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When the score is 146 to 11 which team usually wins? You would think the team with 146 points would you not. Not in the world of a Michigan State University professor who won’t let a slight difference of 135 get in his agenda’s way. What am I talking about, school choice, specifically the Let … Read more
If you’re looking to while away a couple of hours in a local market, browsing the goods on offer and chatting to traders, there’s no better place than Cardiff. From permanent fixtures to weekly stalls, the city has something running nearly every day of the week. Last year, we published our definitive guide to Cardiff’s … Read more
The beauty of a city is not always down to how ornate its museums and monuments are. Europe is full of creative and colorful shopfronts, selling anything from food and drink to memorabilia, music, or pharmaceuticals. Often unnoticed as we walk by, these displays help bring a city to life with their delicate designs, colorful … Read more
29 March 2022 Addressing mixed waste presents some easy cost and carbon savings for facility managers, says Dr Stephen Wise, Chief Strategic Development Officer for biotechnology business Advetec. Following the news that the government plans to halve all mixed residual waste by 2042, what practical steps should FMs take now to ready themselves and get … Read more
Company expands research and development to herbicide-tolerant row crop systems RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., a pre-commercial stage agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert (Robb) Fraley to its board of directors. In addition to joining … Read more
Organic sales of food and non-food products alike are soaring in the United States, jumping a record 12.4 percent to $61.9 billion in 2020 after a 5 percent increase in 2019. Organic food sales alone shot up to $56.4 billion in 2020, as about 6 percent of the food sold in the US that year … Read more
Many USDA agencies serve the growing organic sector. Whether you’re already certified organic, considering transitioning all or part of your operation, or working with organic producers, we have resources for you. This portal connects you with programs, services, and educational materials that can help your organic farm or business. About Organic Certification Technical Training & … Read more
Bhutanese, Ph.D., is assistant professor in the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University, and lives in Del Cerro. On my weekly runs to my local grocery store, I am always conflicted in the produce isolate. Should I pay more to purchase the ostensibly better versions of fruits and vegetables, aka … Read more
We love celebrating Easter with bunny-shaped chocolates, colorful eggs, and scavenger hunts in the yard. but what we no love is the abundant waste that comes with holiday festivities. Fortunately, this year you can celebrate Easter the eco-friendly way. No matter how you and your loved ones celebrate Easter, here are eight ways to make … Read more
Plant-based milks have exploded in popularity over the past decade. Now, one-third of Americans drink non-dairy milk on a regular basis, according to a new report, and plant-based milk now accounts for 10 percent of the total milk market. Whether you’re vegan or have lactose allergies, you may be one of the millions who have … Read more
There may be more than one reason to plant mustard in 2022. Some producers will hope to springboard off 2021’s shortages and grow food-grade mustard for domestic and international markets. But others might choose mustard for a less conventional reason: as a biofumigant cover crop to help quash soil-borne pests and diseases. Mustard contains glucosinolates … Read more
Our Expedition Zero Guide for Beginners will tell you what you need to know to get started with this survival horror game from Enigmatic Machine. What is Expedition Zero? Expedition Zero is a survival horror game set in “the anomaly zone of the Northern Forest.” There’s not much more explanation provided beyond that, adding an … Read more
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the natural compounds found in the cannabis genus of plants. CBD does not produce a “high” like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) does. CBD can be extracted from hemp or cannabis and is federally legal. Aspen Green is an award-winning, American-made CBD and hemp producer based in Colorado and certified with the US … Read more
Adean Potatoes. For a while now a friend has been nagging me to go to this Latin American-inspired cantina in Todmorden. It’s four miles from my front door for heaven’s sake, and I trust my chum’s judgement, so what’s been keeping me? Full disclosure: I called in briefly one Sunday lunchtime a couple of years … Read more
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released the results of the 2019 Organic Survey. It reports total sales of $9.93 billion in organic products, an increase of $2.37 billion, or 31 percent, from 2016. There were 16,585 certified organic farms, a 17 percent increase from 2016, which accounted for 5.5 million certified acres, an … Read more
