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Wild about peanuts – using crop wild relatives to improve today’s crops

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on September 22, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

However you eat your peanuts – shelled, salted, or in a favorite mix – they are a snack item enjoyed by many. They are also a main ingredient in many favorite dishes, […]

How do nutrients in leaves inform farming practices?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on September 7, 2022 • ( 5 Comments )

Last fall, I spent hours washing leaves as I would wash my hands – first, I dunked them in soapy water and wiped off any residues. Then I rinsed the leaves with […]

What are drain tiles?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on August 22, 2022 • ( 3 Comments )

Drain tiles are pipes buried in the ground at a shallow depth, to remove excess water from saturated soils. Modern drain “tiles” are actually perforated plastic drain tubes typically placed at a […]

“Does dew provide water to plants?”

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on August 7, 2022 • ( 5 Comments )

In ancient times, the dew was believed to be a source of vegetative and plant life and considered a great blessing. According to the literature, the accumulation of dew at night on […]

What are public food forests?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on July 22, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Imagine a space in your downtown – no matter the size – where fruit is grown. Planners have intentionally planted woody, perennial plants as key components of a community food production system. […]

What is sustainable turfgrass?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on July 7, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Turfgrass is also known as “natural grass.” It’s a natural, root-bearing plant. Artificial turf is made of nylon or polypropylene fibers. Natural turfgrass can be managed in sustainable ways, but artificial turf […]

Low-glycemic, high-protein rice – The quest for a perfect food

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on June 22, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Rice is a main staple food of more than 2.4 billion people. Rice continues to expand into communities that are traditionally non-rice eating with the increasing levels of cross culture exchange, travel, […]

What are corn tillers?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on June 7, 2022 • ( 3 Comments )

If you want to start a heated discussion, ask your social group for their thoughts on pineapple pizza the next time you order take-out. While the opposition is strong, more pie-lovers approve […]

How do rootstocks help tomato growers under heat and drought?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on May 22, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

No matter the location, plants can experience stress. This can be in your home garden, the local community garden, or on a farm miles away. Stresses include heat or drought, and they […]

What are anti-nutrients and why are they important for researchers to consider?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on May 7, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Many of us consider the nutritional value of foods as we choose them. For example, you might add some strawberries to your morning cereal to get a boost of vitamin C and […]

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