Clinical evidence on the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for sleep remains limited. Even fewer studies have tested comparative effectiveness cannabinoid formulations found within CBD products used or how they compare to other complementary therapies such as melatonin.Participants (N = 1,793 adults experiencing symptoms disturbance) were randomly assigned receive a 4-week supply 1 6 (all capsules) containing either 15 mg 5 melatonin, alone in combination with minor cannabinoids. Sleep disturbance...

Core Ideas Irrigation water management practices reduced total use 21%. increased irrigation efficiency 36%. Sensor‐based scheduling by 50%. Withdrawal for agricultural uses has decreased levels in the Mississippi Alluvial River Valley aquifer (MARVA), and state regulators have responded requiring withdrawal permits, establishing permitted limits, instituting required minimum of (IWUE) practices. The objective this research was to determine effect integrating (IWM) practices—including...

Core Ideas Irrigation water management practices decreased total applied by 39.5%. increased corn grain yield 6.5 bu/acre. irrigation use efficiency 51.3%. Withdrawal from the Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer row-crop irrigators in Mid-Southern USA has caused a precipitous decline groundwater levels. The objective of this research was to determine if (IWM) can reduce amount without having an adverse effect on (Zea mays L.) and profitability when compared with regional standard, that...

Abstract Mississippi soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Mer.] producers are under pressure to plant as much land possible within narrow planting windows. The 5‐year average progress is 45% of the total at end optimal window. New metering and seed delivery technology claims faster without sacrificing singulation, stand, or yield, but these tools need be validated before recommendation. This study aimed quantify response speeds using a precision planter (John Deere MaxEmerge 2 row units retrofitted...

Inadequate sleep is a global health concern. Sleep multidimensional and complex; new multi-ingredient agents are needed. This study assessed the comparative effects of two supplements on relative to placebo. Adults (N = 620) seeking better were randomly assigned receive one three products. A (contained lower (0.35 mg THC higher levels botanicals (75 each hops oil valerian oil), B (0.85 mg) (20 oil) or placebo) for 4 weeks. disturbance was at baseline weekly using NIH’s Patient-Reported...

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Core Ideas Surge irrigation reduced the amount of water applied per event by 22% total seasonal application 24% increased use efficiency 29% The Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer is declining precipitously due to withdrawal for row crop production. Currently, 25% soybean ( Glycine max L.) acres in Mid‐South are planted on clay‐textured soils and furrow‐irrigated using conventional continuous flow (CONV), least efficient delivery system. objective this research was determine effect...

Abstract Water level declines in the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer (MRVAA) are attributed largely to withdrawals for rice ( Oryza sativa L.) irrigation. This study was performed determine if alternative irrigation strategies could reduce withdrawal from MRVAA without having an adverse effect on yield and profitability. Research conducted at 19 on‐farm locations across Delta region of 2014 through 2016 effects water management practice, i.e., conventional flood via cascade (CONV),...

Abstract Agricultural withdrawal from the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial aquifer (MRVAA) exceeds its recharge rate, causing groundwater declines and cones of depression across midsouthern United States. This research was conducted to determine whether sensor‐based irrigation scheduling soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] could improve yield profitability while minimizing consumptive water use. The effects season‐long soil potential (SWP) threshold (−50 −85 centibar [cbar]) on use agronomic...

The phytocannabinoid cannabinol (CBN) has a potential mechanism of action as an alternative sleep aid but there is minimal evidence to support its effectiveness. aim this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was assess the safety and effects three formulations hemp-derived CBN aid, TruCBN™ [25 mg (n = 206), 50 205), 100 203)], on quality (PROMIS Sleep Disturbance 8A), relative placebo 204). effectiveness these 4 melatonin 202) assessed. Exploratory measures were stress Stress...

Abstract Planting date, row configuration, and seeding rate are three critical factors in obtaining maximum soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] grain yield can vary based on soil texture. Therefore, two studies were conducted at the Delta Research Extension Center Stoneville, MS. The first study was from 2019 to 2021 sought determine effects of planting date (optimal delayed 21 days), configuration (single‐, twin‐, triple‐row) growth, development, yield. second with site‐years (130,000,...

Abstract Inadequate sleep is a global health concern. Sleep multidimensional and complex; new multi-ingredient agents are needed. This study assessed the comparative effects of two supplements on relative to placebo. Adults (N=620) seeking better were randomly assigned receive 1 3 products (Sleep A, B or placebo) for 4 weeks. Both active contained federally legal hemp-derived cannabinoids, botanical oils, GABA L-theanine. disturbance was at baseline weekly using NIH’s Patient-Reported...

Polyacrylamides (PAMs), when applied as a soil amendment, purportedly improve infiltration, decrease erosion, and reduce offsite agrochemical transport. The effect of PAM on transport, crop yield in furrow to mid-southern US production systems has not been evaluated. objective this study was assess effects corn ( L.) grain yield, nitrogen (N) phosphorus (P) transport at 10 mg L through lay-flat polyethylene tubing. A 2-yr field conducted the Mississippi State Delta Research Extension Center...

Abstract Approximately 80% of mid‐southern U.S. irrigation requirements are supplied through gravity flow delivery systems with inherently low application efficiency. This research was conducted to determine whether the efficiency furrow‐irrigation could be manipulated conservation tillage systems. Three experiments were near Stoneville, MS, on a Dubbs silt loam effects reducing and increasing ground cover residues water use In Exp. 1, transitioning from conventional system had no adverse...

Core Ideas Irrigation scheduling in furrow-irrigated peanut will improve by developing scientific thresholds. Use of soil moisture sensors increase irrigation water use efficiency. Proper maximize yield and economic profitability. Scheduling irrigations for (Arachis hypogea L.) based on potential could net returns ensuring adequate season-long availability. This research was conducted to determine if sensor-based improves yield, above costs, efficiency relative FAO-56, a balance...

Abstract The adoption of cover crop production systems is lagging in the mid‐southern United States due to concerns over yield stability and on‐farm profitability. This research was conducted determine if inclusion a conservation tillage improves yield, profitability, water use efficiency. effects replacing subsoiling with cereal rye ( Secale cereale L.) or radish Raphanus sativus L. var. longipinnatus ) on soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] grain net returns above specified costs, efficiency...

ABSTRACT The objective of this randomized, double-blinded controlled trial was to evaluate the safety and relative effects different formulations containing Cannabidiol (CBD) melatonin, with without addition minor cannabinoids, on sleep. Participants (N=1,793 adults experiencing symptoms sleep disturbance) were assigned receive a 4-week supply 1 6 products (all capsules) either 15mg CBD or 5mg alone in combination cannabinoids. Sleep disturbance assessed using Patient-Reported Outcomes...

Abstract There is limited adoption of irrigation scheduling tools that could improve application timing and water use efficiency in row‐crop production systems common to the mid‐southern United States. The objectives this manuscript are describe a sensor‐based method review its effects on applied crop productivity. based recommended construction, deployment, utilization WATERMARK 200SS granular matrix (WATERMARK) sensor applied, productivity, were reviewed for corn ( Zea mays L.), soybean [...

Abstract The adoption of production systems that leave greater than 30% residue coverage on the soil surface, is, conservation tillage, is limited in mid‐southern United States due to development a hardpan and subsequent yield reductions. This research was conducted determine if inclusion subsoiling tillage can maintain profitability relative conventional tillage. effects surface subsurface soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] grain yield, net returns above specified costs, water use efficiency...

Core Ideas Furrow diking increases soybean irrigation water use efficiency. should be a Mid-Southern USA BMP. reduces Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer overdrafts. Best management practices (BMP) to improve efficiency and rainfall capture are needed in the ease overdrafts from (MRVAA). One potential BMP is furrow (FD), wherein tillage used create small basins within irrigation. The objective of this research was quantify effect FD on grain yield, IWUE, economic analysis under both...

Core Ideas Land preparation method, planting flat or on a raised bed, has no effect peanut pod yield. In furrow-irrigated environments, should be irrigated every furrow other furrow? Irrigating furrow, in peanut, increased irrigation water use efficiency. Soil potential the rooting zone of (Arachis hypogea L.) may influenced through seed bed formation and strategy. The objective this study was to determine if strategy improves yield profitability rainfed environments. effects land method...

Abstract Mid‐southern U.S. soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] producers are frequently encouraged to adopt no‐tillage systems capture the associated environmental benefits; however, adoption is minimal due need for raised seedbeds irrigation and drainage purposes. This research was conducted determine if zone tillage systems, with without a radish ( Raphanus sativus L. var. longipinnatus) cover crop, can maintain yield, profitability, water use efficiency relative that of conservation system...

Abstract Biostimulants are environment-friendly agricultural inputs that can improve plant health and yield potential under environmental stressors. Soybeans subjected to extreme temperatures during the growing seasons impacts performance. Uniform emergence vigorous seedling establishment two traits early season directly correlate with final sensitive abiotic stress. This study tested effectiveness of seed-applied biostimulants in improving seed germination different temperatures, low (15...

Abstract Introduction: Prescription sleep aids often have side effects, making alternative solutions necessary. Melatonin is an efficacious aid and the comparator for alternatives. The phytocannabinoid cannabinol (CBN), has a potential mechanism of action but minimal evidence to support its effectiveness. Methods: TruCBN™ hemp-derived (CBN) aid. primary aim this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was assess safety effects three formulations [25 mg (n=206), 50 (n=205), 100...