It is indeed becoming curiouser and curiouser (to quote Alice in Wonderland) that this discussion should focus so one-sidedly on our lowly alfalfa crop. Even the National Geographic article implies that the quantity of 'water' exported with ...
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By Jim Isleib, Michigan State University ExtensioninShare New farmers can benefit from careful assessment of their farm’s soils and planning for crop rotations and use of cover crops. Beginning farmers often start out with soils ...
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Brian Otis gingerly holds what looks like a typical contact lens on his index finger. Look closer. Sandwiched in this lens are two twinkling glitter-specks loaded with tens of thousands of miniaturized transistors. It's ringed with a ...
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Chinese New Year dishes come early this time round. For those of you who will be preparing reunion dinner next February may want to give this recipe a go. It has all my favourite ingredients all in one platter. Here I have chosen the ...
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Sonic, an American drive-in restaurant chain, has unveiled two new breakfast offerings, the Salsa Verde Breakfast Burrito and the Salsa Verde Breakfast Toaster sandwich. The new items are made with salsa verde and avocado and can be ...
Olam Spices & Vegetable Ingredients (Olam SVI) has expanded its spices processing facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The 85,300ft2 plant enhances cleaning and storage processes for black pepper as well as adds capabilities to ...
After pollination, peanut flowers form a peg that rapidly grows downward and buries itself in the soil. With about 120,000 to 125,000 acres harvested, and about average yields, this year's peanut crop is certainly much better than it has ...
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Former Philadelphia pro wide receiver Terrell Owens will soon share the love for Philly’s most famous food item, the iconic Philly Cheesesteak, in a new ad for the return of the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Philly Cheesesteak ...
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The combination of tomato, olive oil, garlic and onion in a sofrito increases the amount of polyphenols and carotenoids, which are bioactive compounds that may help to prevent cardiovascular diseases and cancer, according to new research ...
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A lot of folks complain that they're usually too busy for healthy eating, so they feel forced to stock up on fast foods, packaged soups with MSG, or do take outs and order home delivery pizzas and Chinese food with GMOs and toxic additives. ...
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McDonald's, an American hamburger fast food chain, has launched new Dollar Menu & More which will be available in its restaurants across the Greater Philadelphia region. The Dollar Menu & More features about 15 new offerings, including ...
California Pizza Kitchen, known for creating innovative pizzas in both its iconic restaurant chains and in the freezer aisle of grocery stores, today announced that it has completely reimagined six of its classic oven-ready pizza recipes, ...
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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Onions now come in a tearless version that scientists in New Zealand report may provide similar heart health benefits as its close relative, garlic. Colin C. Eady of New Zealand Agriseeds Ltd. ...
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Hoar-Frost Falls" usually happens on October 23 each year when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 210 degrees. Most areas along the Yellow River have frost falling. As the last solar term in autumn, temperature in many places reach ...
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StarKist Co. announces the launch of its new Ranch-flavored Tuna Creations as the latest member of the single serve tuna pouch family. Seasoned with buttermilk and herbs, for a creamy, fresh taste, and only 80 calories per pouch, this new ...