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05/27/2022
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By Cassie B.
Appalachian apple hunter has saved more than 1,000 lost varieties of fruit
We are constantly bombarded with stories about various species in both the plant and animal worlds going extinct due to human activity, but sometimes the opposite happens. And in the case of Tom Brown of North Carolina, one man’s efforts have been responsible for reclaiming around 1,200 lost varieties of apples. Brown, a retired chemical […]
10/11/2021
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By Franz Walker
Growth-promoting bacteria found to improve potato yield despite unfavorable conditions
Researchers from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia tested the effects of two growth-promoting bacteria, namely, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Azospirillum brasilense, on the yield of three potato varieties. Their findings were published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. The researchers planted three potato varieties with different longevity of growth periods – “Morgana” (mid-early variety), […]
06/03/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Factory-farmed meat more likely to be contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria – study
A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that factory-farmed meat is more likely to be contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria than organic meat. Researchers arrived at this conclusion after studying data from the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS), a joint program between the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]
04/30/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Lufa Farms to feed Montreal with produce from world’s largest rooftop greenhouse
The world’s biggest commercial rooftop greenhouse, which spans over three acres, sits on top of a former Sears warehouse in a borough in Montreal, Canada. It produces over 24,000 pounds of tomatoes, eggplants and other vegetables each week. The massive greenhouse belongs to Lufa Farms. Since its inception in 2009, Lufa Farms has been fine-tuning […]
04/16/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Drought-resistant cactus pear could become a sustainable food and fuel source, new research shows
Cactus pears could become a sustainable source of food and fuel in places in need of these two resources. Those are the findings of a recent study by researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno. Published in the journal GCB Bioenergy, the study covered five years of research. The group had set out to look at how successful different varieties of […]
03/23/2021
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By Zoey Sky
“Greenhouse in a box” helps small farmers in India protect crops from extreme weather conditions
Small farmers in India often struggle to make ends meet because their livelihood isn’t the most rewarding. In fact, some farmers regularly deal with various obstacles like debt and inclement weather for meager pay. But all this can change, thanks to Kheyti’s “greenhouse in a box,” the name for innovative greenhouses that were designed to be […]
11/04/2020
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By Cassie B.
Encouraging more people to follow healthier diets can help minimize the environmental impact of food production
When the topic of helping the environment comes up, we often hear the same advice over and over: Don’t litter. Don’t drive to places that are within walking distance. Use natural products. Eat organic food. But one thing we don’t often hear mentioned is the impact that following a healthier diet can have. A study […]
09/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Organic potatoes contain more microelements that are often deficient in soil
Foods grown using organic farming methods are said to be healthier than foods grown using conventional means. One of the advantages that organic produce has over conventional produce is that they are free of harmful chemicals, which are used in conventional farming to nourish crops and control pests and weeds. Organic farming is also believed to increase […]
08/24/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How safe are urban gardening crops?
As more people learn about their benefits, urban gardens have increased in number across the United States. However, there are several issues surrounding food production in urban areas, like soil contamination, that are thought to pose risks to human health. In a recent breakthrough, a team of researchers from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM) in Spain conducted a probabilistic risk […]
08/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Saline water found to improve yield and quality of cherry tomatoes
Fresh water is an important resource that the world has a very limited supply of. According to experts, 98 percent of the world’s water is salt water, and only two percent is fresh water. But of that two percent, 87 percent is locked up in ice and glaciers and 12 percent is in the ground, […]
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