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Scientists Grow Vegetables On “Martian” Soil; Believe We Won’t Die From Eating Them
The weird soil of Mars might be able to sustain crops.
Livestock Auctioneers + Hip Hop Beats = Pure Gold
The best Schoolboy Q x cattle auctioneer mashups we’ve heard in 2016.
Extension Agents: The Unsung Heroes of the Agricultural World
The experts who comprise the USDA’s Extension System work tirelessly to assist farmers and gardeners from coast to coast, yet rarely receive recognition. Until now.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Meagan Burns
Though Meagan Burns grew up on an Illinois dairy farm and married a Texas cattleman, it never occurred to her that she herself might wind up tending a 112-head herd.
Plants Need a Little Vigor? How to Choose a Good Fertilizer
Think of them as vitamins for plants.
Bayou Benediction: A Taste of Chef Melissa Martin’s Mosquito Supper Club
Louisiana’s coastline is slowly returning to the sea. But the region’s culture still comes alive every week at the New Orleans supper club hosted by native daughter Melissa Martin.
Pop Rouge Ice Cream with Blackberry Dumplings Recipe
When New Orleans chef Melissa Martin tops this frozen treat with blackberry dumplings.
Pan-Fried Stuffed Crabs Recipe
New Orleans chef Melissa Martin stuffs this savory shrimp-and-crab mixture inside blue crab shells.
