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Why is it important to increase genetic diversity in crops, especially in soybean?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on May 22, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Most of us have a favorite variety of apple. ‘HoneyCrisp’ is my new favorite because, as the name implies, the taste is super sweet, and the bite is crunchy. For apple pies, […]

How does wind erosion affect farming in Washington state?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on May 7, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Farming is reliant on soil to produce food. The main long-term threat to the soil is erosion by wind and water. Wind erosion is a soil health thief. In both sandy and […]

How are vineyards in California following sustainable practices?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 22, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Sustainable wine production uses practices that are environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable. Grape growers and vintners, the people who make wine, follow sustainable practices throughout California to grow and make […]

How a new malting barley variety for California came to be

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 7, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Beer made from barley grains has been consumed since ancient Egyptian times. Modern day growers plant what is profitable – and grains for malting barley command higher prices than animal feed grains. […]

What are seeds made of – and how can they grow into fruitful plants?!

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Every year when I plant my garden, I feel a tinge of doubt. Shaking out lettuce seeds from the packet, they seem hard and lifeless. I drop the seeds into a trench […]

Why are seeds of different sizes and shapes?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Seeds come in different sizes and shapes across plant species. They range from dust-sized seeds in orchids to double coconut Lodoicea (yes, coconuts are seeds!). Depending on geographical location and the prevailing […]

The incredible, edible seed

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Think about all the animals at the zoo. Even though the elephant looks drastically different from the eagle, they each share common functions for survival. Including humans, all animals (with few exceptions) […]

How does the USDA help make global seed trade safer?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Whether you garden, farm, research plants, or develop new plant varieties, healthy seeds are critical to your success. Seeds are also big business. In 2018, global seed exports were worth more than […]

Protecting seeds: The what, why, and how of seed treatments

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

For millennia, people have understood the need to protect seeds. They are precious packets of life that bring us food. As early as 2000 BC, there are records of people soaking seeds […]

How are seeds labeled for a farmer’s purchase?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2021 • ( 4 Comments )

When planning their successful farming enterprise, farmers often start with buying high-quality seed. Before even reaching the marketplace, Certified Seed goes through inspection to ensure: the amount of weed seeds present does […]

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