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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 […]
04/19/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Food supply tips: 7 Vegetables to grow for your food stockpile
Growing vegetables in your home garden ensures that you have access to fresh food even after SHTF. If want to start a garden of your own, try growing vegetables like garlic, lettuce and spinach. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Home gardening requires a bit of hard work, but your reward is fresh, delicious and GMO-free vegetables. If you […]
03/18/2022
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By Kevin Hughes
Increasing soybean oil demand presents new opportunities for American soybean farmers
Demand for soy bean oil – a popular input for a wide variety of products – is increasing. It presents new routes to American soybean farmers, who for years have been accustomed to seeing soybean meal firmly on top of the demand chart. Based on the February database of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Production, Supply and Distribution, soybean […]
07/18/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Top 6 organic fertilizers for your garden
The use of fertilizers dates back 8,000 years, when early farmers used manure to fertilize their crops. However, modern, commercial agriculture has now become heavily dependent on toxic synthetic fertilizers. These man-made chemicals allow farmers to temporarily increase the yield of their crops, but they also destroy beneficial soil microorganisms, cause air and water pollution and […]
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 […]
08/26/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Not so natural: Natural Prairie accused of animal cruelty and illegally filling federally regulated ditches and farmed wetlands
Purchasing organic foods means you’re supporting more environmentally and animal-friendly means of manufacturing food products. But not all companies are forthcoming about their practices. One such company, Natural Prairie, one of the largest producers of certified “organic” milk in America, has been accused of mistreating and neglecting their animals. The concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) operator has also […]
08/26/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Shake up your indoor gardening by planting these 8 fruits in buckets
Putting that green thumb to good use is easier said than done if there is no outdoor space for a garden in the first place–or so people think. Little to no access to an outdoor area shouldn’t rule out the idea of starting a garden. Megan Falk, a gardening enthusiast and an editorial assistant at Shape magazine, explains […]
08/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Organically grown potatoes have better microelement content than potatoes grown using conventional and integrated systems
In this study, researchers at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn in Poland investigated the effect of different production systems (i.e., conventional, integrated and organic) on the micronutrient and trace element content of tubers belonging to very early, early and medium-early maturing potato cultivars. Their findings were published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section […]
08/11/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Home gardening tips: For how long can you store vegetable seeds?
Growing your own food gives you access to fresh fruits and vegetables – something that is invaluable post-SHTF. Knowing how to store seeds properly ensures that you’re always ready for the next planting season. To the untrained eye, dry and brittle seeds may seem useless. However, gardeners know that vegetable seeds are key to starting […]
05/25/2020
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By Franz Walker
Plants saving plants: A mixture of plant extracts and emulsifiers found to suppress disease-causing fungus
The fungus Colletotrichum coccodes is known for causing anthracnose, a group of infectious diseases that can damage a variety of plants, particularly shade trees. One example of a tree susceptible to C. coccodes infection is the Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki). An outbreak of anthracnose can spread quickly through a grove of persimmon trees. To combat diseases spread by fungal pathogens, […]
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