Farming and Agriculture

A new method of using microwave vacuum drying can create crispy beet snacks—a potential alternative to traditional drying or frying that could preserve nutrients while yielding shelf-stable products.This post was originally published on this site.

As children, we’re taught that the functions of a leaf are photosynthesis (turning sunlight into chemical energy) and storing water. This is generally true, including for the lettuce leaves we eat.This post was originally published […]

Sourdough starter, a fermented mix of flour and water, is a staple for bakers. It’s also a rich experimental testing ground for microbiologists. The bread’s chewy texture and tangy taste arise from the mix of […]

As global populations continue to grow, so does the need for nutritious food and efficient manufacturing processes. Current food production practices generate side streams that could be recycled.This post was originally published on this site.

How can you tell if fruit has reached its optimal ripeness without picking it, touching it or carrying out any test that might damage it? A research team from the Department of Analytical Chemistry and […]

An analysis by Shinshu University and the Distribution Economics Institute of Japan shows that wholesale prices for flounder—a key Fukushima catch—remained stable after the August 2023 ALPS-treated water discharge. Using a predictive market model based […]

Have you ever wondered what keeps you warm in your winter jacket? Most jacket insulation is made from human-made synthetic fibers (polyester) or natural down from ducks or geese. Some winter jackets are insulated with […]

Tiny organisms called algae can have an outsized impact on working waterfronts. While many benefit their ecosystems, others can cause devastating economic and ecological effects.This post was originally published on this site.

Using satellite imagery and government data, researchers measured a 5% increase in voluntary, or non-subsidized, cover crop adoption by Arkansas farmers.This post was originally published on this site.

The water that flows down irrigation canals to some of the West’s biggest expanses of farmland comes courtesy of the federal government for a very low price—even, in some cases, for free.This post was originally […]