Monarch butterfly populations are declining because of overwintering habitat loss, extreme weather, and milkweed availability. The butterflies only lay eggs on milkweed. BASF is helping farmers create butterfly habitat in non-crop areas. BASF is also working with golf courses to do the same.
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How Fast do Weeds Grow?
My garden is living proof that plants need food, water and sunshine to grow. I provided water and fertilizer but the backyard was sunny for only a part of the day. This year, we moved the garden to the side of the house and WOW! It turns out a lot more sun spurs a lot more growth. Our plants are doing well. Unfortunately, so are the weeds. Which makes me wonder, why do weeks seem to grow so quickly?
“Actually weeds don’t grow faster than other plants, weeds just time things a lot better,” said Steve Bowe, a group leader in Biology Research and Development at BASF told me.
Designing the perfect weed killer
Weeds are one of the biggest threats to a farmer’s crop. But it’s bad for the environment and expensive to just spray herbicides everywhere. Researchers are studying the best ways to help farmers.
Meet the scientist making canola oil healthier
Andry Andriankaja is a researcher at BASF, and he's trying to add omega-3 fatty acids to canola oil.