Sep 01, 2020
New review highlights complexities of labeling birds as good or bad on farms

Much research has shown the benefits of birds on farms when they eat insect (or even animal) pests to crops, but other research also shows that birds can be pests...

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Mar 30, 2020
Net benefit of birds increases on organic farms surrounded by more natural habitat

Photo Credit: Ron Dauphin

Certified organic farms are required to support biodiversity, which in return provides important services back to the farm and improves...

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Jul 22, 2019
Crop and non-crop vegetation promote birds on organic farms—those surrounded by natural habitat attract the most beneficial birds

Photo Credit: Joseph Watson

Organic certification requires farmers to support important biodiversity such as birds and bees. While a lot of research has shown that more...

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Apr 12, 2018
Crop characteristics associated with organic wheat production reduces seed pests

Photo credit: Peter Trimming

Small mammals can provide agricultural benefits by eating weed seeds or they can act as pests by eating crop grains. A new study published in...

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