As many winter holidays approach (with some already here—Happy Hanukkah, a Blessed Bodhi Day and a joyful Advent to all who celebrate!), you might be looking for the perfect gift for those…
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Maryland Attorney General Sues Monsanto for Environmental Damages
When the German pharmaceutical and chemical company Bayer AG purchased Monsanto back in 2016, it was the largest acquisition by a German company ever. Today, it’s looking like an all-time awful business…
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension presents 3rd Annual Controlled Environment Conference
December 9–10, 2021 The 2021 Texas A&M Controlled Environment: Urban Agriculture Conference is designed for new and prospective growers interested in specialty crop production under controlled environment and for experienced growers who want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of crop production in a controlled environment. This conference is…
Will Hempcrete Ever Catch On?
Hemp mixed with a lime binder makes green builders drool. Called hempcrete, this insulation material resists mold, fire and pests. It lasts forever (or close enough). It absorbs carbon. It’s commonly used…
Why Are Barns Painted Red?
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. There are three reasons we see so many red American barns. It’s traditional, it’s practical and the color looks…
Global Shortage Causes Québec to Releases Half of Its Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve
This year, reports CNN, a Canadian group called the Federation of Québec Maple Syrup Producers made a drastic choice: to release around 50 million pounds of maple syrup from the world’s only…
Sakata Seed America Announces Appointment of Eduardo Flores to Role of Chief Operations Officer
Morgan Hill, CA – Sakata Seed America announces the appointment of Eduardo Flores to the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Sakata Seed America, effective November 29th, 2021. Ed will assume responsibility for all of Sakata’s logistics, operations and seed production activity in North/Central America, reporting to John Nelson, Executive…
How Vermont Became an Unlikely Hotbed for Saffron
It’s autumn in Stowe, Vermont. Fire-hued leaves are reaching their peak and the growing season is drawing to a close for most local farmers. But not for saffron grower Brian Leven. “I’m…
Learning to Grieve and Grow In My Community Garden
When the pandemic lockdown hit in March 2020, the sessions with my therapist moved to Zoom. During a virtual meeting with her over my laptop, Rufus, my 12-year-old Bengal cat, jumped into…
5 Great Shows About Farming and Ranching
While the work never truly stops on a farm, it at least lightens up during the winter. And what better way to spend your extra downtime than sinking into the couch to…