The use of woody biomass is increasing in North America as the economics of fossil fuels change and concerns about climate change grow. Salix spp. and Populus spp. have been considered to be best for biomass production in temperate regions because...

Fire, drought, and grazing were primary ecological drivers of the historical Great Plains' prairie ecosystem. The suppression of fire, a shift in grazing and cropping systems, and the introduction of windbreaks and other ...

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is leading consumer boycott efforts against food corporations that buy specialty crops from growers allegedly hiring farmworkers under harsh working conditions and low wage rates. The CIW ends its boycott...

factors. Some have sought better economic opportunities or religious and political freedoms while others have escaped war, famine, or persecution. Since 1965, Mexico has been the leading country of origin for immigrants arriving in the U.S. As represented...

Asthma is a common condition in adolescence and finding a way to optimize asthma care management is a priority in primary care. The purpose of this project was to introduce an electronic asthma action plan using a ...

program models to attract and retain Latino youth, families, and volunteers into 4-H. Seven 4-H Program Representatives (equivalent to Extension Educators in other states) were hired to work under the supervision of the county-based Advisors...

By the year 2050, approximately 83 million Americans will be over age 65. Studies have found today’s healthcare providers unprepared to meet the complex healthcare needs of an aging society. Educational institutions must ...

Behavioral health issues affect between 15% to 20% of children, and if left untreated, these issues can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues in children and adolescents. The purpose of this quasi-experimental, ...

Healthcare providers have unique opportunities to educate patients on healthy relationships, however, research studies have suggested that these conversations are rare in the healthcare setting. The purpose of this ...

Approximately 50% of antibiotics prescribed are not necessary, nevertheless in the United States among the many outpatient prescriptions, few are more widely prescribed than antibiotics. The inappropriate use of ...

As patients age, the complexity of their care increases and the likelihood of developing geriatric syndromes becomes greater. Identification and documentation of geriatric syndromes can be a helpful first step to ...

As the opioid epidemic continues to negatively affect morbidity and mortality in the United States, providers must implement risk reduction strategies when prescribing opioids. Evidence suggests that risk screening ...

Hypertension affects many United States adults and is a modifiable risk factor of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Low medication adherence rates are associated with poor blood pressure ...