Mosquitoes are on the rise this summer, and several cases of West Nile virus infections from mosquitoes have been reported in Texas along with a few deaths. Other states have reported cases of West Nile virus infections as well. After ...
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade and dozens of other foods and home remedies from this versatile fruit. Lemon's health benefits are due to the high concentration of vitamins B and C, antioxidants, protein, flavonoids, phosphorus, ...
One of the megatrends in the field of personal care and cosmetics is sustainability. Simultaneously, protection against UV rays is a major topic as well in the cosmetic market. Hence, the ability to emulsify and stabilise UV filters is ...
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More and more consumers and corporations are touting the benefits of "local" foods, often described as "sustainable," "healthy," or "natural." According to the trade publication, Sustainable Food News, "local" as a marketing claim, has ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a Federal Register Notice seeking public input on a new insect repellent graphic for skin-applied insect repellent product labels. The graphic, which may be applied voluntarily by ...
Scientists in Kenya are now studying the link between growing genetically engineered cotton varieties and the growth of aphids, Standard Digital reported. Farmers prefer growing Bt cotton, as it wards of caterpillars and other ...
Just a boat ride down the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto in New Zealand will lead you to a special cave filled with millions of tiny little glowing worms. Upon entering the cave you may feel as if you have entered a completely new solar system, ...
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Being a good and the better environmental benefactor is essential for our community. It helps us to keep our society clean and safe. This work, if done by taking help of the community, can give an exciting opportunity to all the residents ...
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Related Media Sustaining agriculture from the board room California citrus grower bullish despite ACP-HLB threat Ag research delivers critical answers for growers, consumers A non-regulatory effort to combat the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) ...
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As the football season shifts into high gear, televisions across the nation will display pigskin drama aplenty. I enjoy watching 'Hail Mary' touchdown tosses as the clock expires, and goal-line stands at the 1-foot line. Football is a ...
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BASF inaugurated its new research facilities in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina at a grand opening ceremony. This $33 million expansion includes 80,000 square feet of office, laboratory and greenhouse facilities. "This ...
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Cotton growers around the world spent an average of 11 cents on planting seed to produce a kilogram of lint in 2012/13, representing 7% of the net cost of production. (Net costs are total costs excluding land rent and the value of ...
Phifer Incorporated, leading global manufacturer of sun control fabrics, indoor/outdoor performance fabrics, insect screening and engineered meshes and textiles, returns to the 2013 IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo. A master weaver for more than ...
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The latest ICAC survey on the cost of cotton production indicates that weed control is becoming increasingly expensive. Weed control costs include manual/mechanical weeding, thinning (also supplement weeding), hoeing and herbicide use. ...
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Expenditures on insect control in cotton are essentially unchanged at about 16 or 17 cents per kilogram of cotton over the last decade, despite inflation in chemical prices. However, as a percent of total production costs, insecticides are ...
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