This week in the news, the European Union prohibits many food additives and various drugs that are widely used in American foods. Here in the U.S. the government shutdown has caused many problems, one being the F.D.A.’s curtailing of food inspections. There’s also been a stall on scientific research. Scientists are currently aboard a national oceanic and atmospheric administration ship in San Juan. The administration has furloughed many workers even those on board scientific missions because of the government shutdown.
In gardening news, many of the world’s centenarians share gardening as a common hobby. Could you extend your life and drop your stress by taking up the pursuit, too? In Milwaukee’s poorest ZIP code, fruits and vegetables become potent weapons for saving young boys. “We Got This,” a program that focuses on mentorship for black boys in one of Milwaukee’s most troubled neighborhoods. Indoor gardening can be achieved with little effort on a windowsill or sunny spot in your home. You might have grown basil or parsley inside, but the award for the easiest vegetable to grow in the kitchen window actually goes to microgreens — the perfect topping for any quick salad. Good Housekeeping provides a quick tutorial in growing these nutrient-dense greens. Lastly, a professor argues we should destigmatize and better shape school meals to provide much-needed support to children and their families. He aims to make healthy school lunches free for all.
Exciting Research Breeds Seeds for Microclimates
Organic farmers across the Southeast have identified one of the major barriers to greater organic farming expansion in the region—a lack of regionally adapted organic seeds. You might assume that corn grown in Iowa will grow just as well in North Carolina, but different climates and soil conditions create different needs. Due to its climate, the Southeast needs crops that get a strong start early in the season to out-compete early weeds, strong structures to withstand high winds, disease resistance, and high yields.
Making Healthy School Lunches Free for All Should Be a National Priority
A professor argues we should destigmatize and better shape school meals to provide much-needed support to children and their families.
How to Grow Microgreens Indoors at Home
You might have grown basil or parsley inside, but the award for easiest vegetable to grow in the kitchen window actually goes to microgreens — the perfect topping for any quick salad.
What Foods Are Banned in Europe but Not Banned in the U.S.?
The European Union prohibits many food additives and various drugs that are widely used in American foods.
Gardening could be a hobby that helps you live to 100
Many of the world’s centenarians share one common hobby: gardening. Could you extend your life and drop your stress by taking up the pursuit, too?
In Milwaukee’s poorest ZIP code, fruits and vegetables become powerful weapons for saving young boys
“We Got This,” a program that focuses on mentorship for black boys in one of Milwaukee’s most troubled neighborhoods.
Don’t want antibiotics sprayed on your citrus? Sorry – it’s about to expand, big-time
The Trump administration has given the go-ahead for agricultural operations to spray antibiotics on nearly a half-million acres of Florida citrus, a move some scientists warn could increase the problem of antibiotic resistance in people and in the environment.
Toll on Science and Research Mounts as Government Shutdown Continues
Scientists aboard a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship in San Juan, P.R. The administration has furloughed many workers because of the government shutdown.
