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Soaking in the Sounds of Rain, Roads and Lots of Laughter
From TV theme songs to cattle on the move, Uganda’s soundtrack is varied and memorable.
Finding Strength and Beauty Among the Weeds
In Uganda, as in nature, survival skills are something to be admired.
A Noble Experiment in Uganda: The Soil is Alive
Ugandan teens dig in for lesson on soil microbes.
Ecosystem Services Market Program: Protocol Development Team Kick-off and Progress
The ESM team has continued with collaborative engagement activities across the full range of the agricultural supply and value chains, including with farm and ranching communities, commodity groups, and potential corporate partners. Work also continues on technical issues, including development of the technical and logistical requirements of a platform to collect and store data and track progress of the overall program.
National Award Honors Calaway's Contribution to Publishing
Noble Research Institute Director of Communications and Public Relations J. Adam Calaway received the 2018 Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) Award of Excellence in Publishing and Graphic Design at this year's conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Ecosystem Services Market Update: August 8, 2018
A quick high level update on a number of activities pertinent to the Ecosystem Services Market program. Thanks to those active ESM members for their continuous contributions to this ambitious effort.
Lloyd Noble Scholar Program Offers Range of In-the-Field Experiences
From academic experts to everyday actions, lessons bring soil health practices to life.
Raising the Crops and Raising the Children
Hard-working women at the heart of Ugandan agriculture.
Pecan Management Calendar: August to October
Pecan growers should develop a plan for preparing for and addressing tasks throughout the year. Will Chaney, a senior research associate in pecan management systems, outlines activities for August, September and October.
Fall Webworms Are Back! Here’s How to Control Them
Entomologists tell us that webworm outbreaks run in cycles. Some years outbreaks are severe, while in other years they are barely noticed. Weather, birds and the predatory insect population contribute to the circular nature of these outbreaks. Heavy, driving rains can flush the worms from the foliage early in the season, reducing the level of damage.