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Check out our Northern Advance®! This sycamore has beautiful green foliage and a flaky, exfoliating bark. Very cold hardy, it will thrive in zone 3 and may even extend further north; hence its trademark name. Northern Advance® is fairly rapid growing and due to the low humidity in the Northern Plains, anthracnose (fungal disease) is not expected to be problematic. Preferring moist soil, it could do well along stream corridors, or in open areas such as parks, sport facilities and campuses. Northern Advance® would be a hardy option to diversify your tree selections! Please contact info@ndsurf.org if you’re a nursery interested in a non-exclusive license. Click here to explore more exceptional horticulture from NDSU: https://lnkd.in/gg99a6Kw #NDSUAgriculture #Landscaping #Horticulture #Plants #Gardening

‘ND Genesis’ is a two-rowed barley that was developed by North Dakota State University and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2015. It is high yielding, has medium to strong straw strength and medium to late maturity. ND Genesis is adapted to all areas of ND and adjacent parts of MN, MT and SD. Its large, plump kernels and low grain protein traits may also be helpful when growing malting barley in environments where moisture stress occurs after heading. Please contact the NDSU Research Foundation at info@ndsurf.org if interested in a license. Click here to check out other NDSU barley varieties: https://lnkd.in/gneVHytn #NDSUAgriculture #Agriculture #Farming #Barley

Biodegradable vegetable oil-based polymers improve nanoparticle dispersion for eco-friendly groundwater remediation. Metal nanoparticles like zero-valent iron (nZVI) are highly effective in environmental cleanup, particularly for groundwater remediation of hazardous contaminants. However, conventional nanoparticles often aggregate in aqueous environments, reducing their effectiveness. This issue necessitates the development of a sustainable, biodegradable approach to improve nanoparticle dispersion and stability in water. This technology introduces amphiphilic copolymers derived from plant oils and polyethylene glycol alkyl vinyl ethers, designed to coat and stabilize nanoparticles, notably nZVI, for effective contaminant remediation. The copolymers exhibit both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, allowing for stable dispersion in water and direct contaminant interaction. Additionally, the polymers are highly biodegradable, ensuring minimal environmental impact following their use. Benefits:  - Enhanced Dispersion: Improved suspension of nanoparticles in water, reducing flocculation. - Biodegradability: Environmentally friendly and reduces residual impact after remediation. - Customizable: The polymer composition can be tailored for various types of contaminants. - Multi-Functionality: Supports nanoparticle stability and contaminant degradation while being applicable in other areas such as medical and antimicrobial applications. This technology is patented in the US and is available for licensing/partnering opportunities. To learn more about the technology, contact us at 701.231.6681. Follow the link: https://lnkd.in/gkrbgzZF #technology #innovation #polymers #water

Check out our Prairie Stature®! This outstanding cold hardy hybrid oak makes an excellent choice for landscapes in USDA zones 3-5. With a distinctive pyramidal growth shape, Prairie Stature® is very adaptable to many different soil conditions including both dry and moist locations, clay soils and high pH. Preferring full sun, its leaves transform from a semi-glossy, emerald-green to a stunning reddish coloring in the fall.  Prairie Stature® has a moderate growth rate and would be a wonderful option for boulevards, parks or as a shade tree! Please contact info@ndsurf.org if you’re a nursery interested in a non-exclusive license. Click here to explore more exceptional horticulture from NDSU: https://lnkd.in/gg99a6Kw #NDSUAgriculture #Landscaping #Horticulture #Plants #Gardening

Looking forward to joining a panel at the Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. Annual Meeting to share some of the exciting opportunities created by the NSF ENGINES: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine.

Hear a grower’s perspective on the NDSU durum release ‘ND Riveland’! https://lnkd.in/gPUtmNAs

HAPPY NATIONAL PASTA DAY! 🍝 ‘ND Riveland’ is a durum that was developed by North Dakota State University and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2017. It was named in honor of Neil Riveland for his significant contributions to ND agriculture. It is high yielding, has good straw strength and has medium resistance to leaf diseases. During variety trials across North Dakota, ND Riveland had higher yield than all other varieties tested. End use quality characteristics of color and firmness are also very favorable. ‘ND Riveland’ is exclusively licensed to North Dakota Crop Improvement & Seed Association (NDCISA), please contact them to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbY3r4tN Click here to check out other NDSU durum varieties: https://lnkd.in/gqF3Mxfh #NDSUAgriculture #Agriculture #Farming #Durum #Wheat #Pasta

🌟 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 🌟 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘧𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘴? 🌱 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐨𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Fluoropolymers, commonly used in non-stick cookware, are commonly used in the coatings industry for their durability, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. However, their nonstick nature poses a challenge: poor adhesion to surfaces, limiting their broader industrial use. Traditional methods to improve fluoropolymer adhesion often involve complex, costly, and environmentally harmful processes. In a more sustainable approach, researchers from North Dakota State University have explored using 𝐬𝐨𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 (𝐒𝐄𝐬) as eco-friendly additives to enhance both the adhesion and corrosion resistance of fluoropolymer coatings. SEs are abundant, sustainable, and compatible with polymers, making them an attractive green alternative. The addition of SEs to 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐲(𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞-𝐜𝐨-𝐡𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞) (𝐏𝐕𝐃𝐅-𝐇𝐅𝐏) coatings has shown significant improvements in adhesion to metal surfaces, attributed to the isoflavones in SEs, which promote stronger interactions at the coating-metal interface. Moreover, the SE-enhanced coatings exhibited excellent 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, maintaining high performance even after prolonged exposure to saltwater. This innovative use of natural additives offers a cost-effective, sustainable solution for improving fluoropolymer coatings, making them more suitable for a wider range of industrial applications. If you want to learn more about the renewability and applications of plant oils in polymer science or share your thoughts, join us at the 𝗙𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) at North Dakota State University, our official website at https://lnkd.in/g83JJ67r.   𝐹𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 Marcel Roy Domalanta (𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑟. Eugene Caldona, 𝑁𝐷𝑆𝑈) Domalanta, M. R. B., Ferdousi, S., Armas, E. G. D., Jiang, Y., & Caldona, E. B. (2024). Interfacially adhesive corrosion protective fluoropolymer coatings modified by soybean extract. Chemical Engineering Journal, 152616. https://lnkd.in/gTttaidm NDSU Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University , NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity , International Symposium On Materials From Renewables (ISMR)

NSF ENGINES: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine (FARMS), along with North Dakota State University, National Science Foundation (NSF), Bayer and other partners, is hosting a Hackathon for college students on Nov. 1-3 at the Peltier Complex on the NDSU campus. The Hackathon offers students a rare chance to tackle real-world problems by using a large dataset provided by Bayer. Participants will gain hands-on experience in data analytics, teamwork and problem-solving while also utilizing CCAST’s resources. Students will tackle more than 1,000 genotypic and phenotypic datasets in a competitive yet collaborative environment. Only 50 spots are available. Each first-place team member will receive a tablet, second-place teams will receive Air Pods and third-place team members will receive high performance speakers. https://lnkd.in/gPy_4NV7