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Plant physiologist and soil scientist discuss research projects while physical science technician conducts mass spectrophotometer analysis of soil samples for carbon and nitrogen
Climate Change
Solar photovoltaic array at Cooper Vineyards in Louisa, Virginia
Energy
Umatilla National Forest in Oregon
Forestry and Grasslands
Demonstration of U. S. Department of Agriculture research exploring alternative uses for land near airports
Land Resources
Campground on the Cascade Ranger District of the Boise National Forest, Idaho
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(USDA) Agricultural Research Service biologist testing the level of environmental harshness or pollution in a stream
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service scientist examines the severe soil erosion in a wheat field near Washington State University, Washington
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Kirby Farms third-generation family farm in Mechanicsville, VA, uses micro irrigation (drip watering) and plastic mulch (row covering) to efficiently grow green zucchini squash
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NRCS District Conservationist points out minnows swimming in a pond
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