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How do farmers and agronomists determine which pests need to be managed?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on July 7, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Have you ever looked for insects? Insects are ubiquitous in our environment. For farmers, many types of insects live in their fields. Some are beneficial like pollinators and predators. Others, though, can […]

Why do we need to know harvest yield during crop growth?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on June 22, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

When it comes to crop yield, most of us are concerned with what it will look like at harvest time. How many kilograms of a harvest can we expect – and when. […]

What are smallholder farms?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on June 7, 2020 • ( 10 Comments )

Smallholder farms refers to farms that are less than five acres in size. Most people think they only exist in developing countries. The truth is smallholder farms are common in both developing […]

Can newer irrigation techniques save water?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on May 7, 2020 • ( 6 Comments )

 Yes! All plants need water to grow well. And, water can be a limiting factor in good crop yields on farms. Relying on natural rainfall to come at the right time, in […]

Industrial Hemp: reviewing history and hysteria

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 22, 2020 • ( 8 Comments )

I research industrial hemp. As I discuss this with acquaintances, I’m usually met with two responses. One is excitement to hear about a potential up-and-coming crop. The other is a mixture of […]

How are coastal farmers responding to salty soils?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 7, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )
drone shot high above a farm field also showing some forest, marsh and a stream

When most people think about agricultural fields, they envision vast landscapes of crops as far as the eye can see. Although that may be true for parts of the Midwest, it’s a […]

Why do farmers care about conservation?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )
stream between two piece of land

An American poet once said, “Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.” Many of us can relate to this quote, as self-proclaimed outdoor adventurists. This quote especially rings true […]

How does flooding affect farms?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 7, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )
dry soil on left with a standing pool of water and severely eroded land on the right

In the spring of 2019, a perfect storm of conditions led to severe flooding across the Midwest. Farmers in many states had to delay spring planting because fields were too wet. What […]

How do my food choices affect the environment?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on February 22, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )
Salmon with sauce and vegetables on white plate

Every food-related action you take calls a world into being. We call this world the food system, and it is a vast network of farms, fisheries, processors, manufacturers, stores, restaurants, and home […]

Are there edible cotton seeds?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on February 7, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )
man's hand with seeds

Most of us associate cotton with its fiber. A by-product of cotton fiber production is the leftover seeds. One item that can be made from the seed is cottonseed oil, but that […]

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