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The Native American Roots of Southern Cuisine
Was the Southern food I’d come to love in Atlanta, with its fascinating mishmash of European and African influences, also influenced by the Native tribes now residing in those Oklahoma plains, thousands of miles away?
Goat Smarts: No Longer the Barnyard Idiots
Researchers have now shown that domesticated goats can learn a relatively complicated task very quickly and recall that task almost a year later.
In the Bullpen with MLB Pitcher Ross Ohlendorf
An in-season pitcher and off-season rancher, Ross Ohlendorf is part Washington Nationals player and part Texas longhorn wrangler.
Can Organic Farmers Weather California’s Epic Drought?
Parched field means hardship for growers, possible higher prices for consumers.
Do’s and Don’ts: Planting Etiquette
It’s time to plant your spring garden: you want yours to be simple, modern and tasteful – without alienating your neighbors and fellow gardeners.
New Climate Change Report Outlines Challenges for Global Agriculture
Alright, we know climate change will hurt agriculture, but how, where and what farmers will it hit the hardest? This morning, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) came out with a few answers.
When Horseshoe Crabs Went to Fertilizer
A look back at a time when millions of horseshoe crabs were harvested and used as fertilizer.
Is This Asian Tree a New Hope for Florida’s Citrus Growers?
As Florida’s citrus growers struggle with a deadly news citrus disease, relief may come in the form of the pongam tree.
