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Overwinter: Preparing Plants for Winter
AMES, Iowa – As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide practical tips and techniques for overwintering plants not reliably winter hardy in Iowa, ensuring they not only survive but flourish in…
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This $1 Wonder Spice Could Lower Your Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease
WASHINGTON — A striking red spice with a mildly sweet and smoky taste, paprika has long added fabulous flavor to cuisines worldwide. Now, a recent Data Bridge Market Research report indicates the paprika market will nearly double over the next few years. Experts expect the popularity of this super spice to grow at an unprecedented rate…
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Sweet treats are great – but nutrients are what matter most
A registered dietitian says it’s important not to demonize any food when having conversations with kids about balanced diets. Kim Galeaz says it’s all about balance. AUDIO: Healthy Living on balanced eating The post Sweet treats are great – but nutrients are what matter most appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Knead, Pickle, Plant: These Vintage Skills Are Back, and They’re Popular
WASHINGTON — Hands-on hobbies and vintage skills are making a comeback. Today, more people turn to sourdough baking, canning, gardening and fermenting, driven by a growing interest in self-sufficiency and a simpler way of life. Here’s how old-time practices find new life in kitchens and backyards across the United States. The rise of old-time skills…
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Ticked-off mom led to Lyme awareness advancements
Ticked-off mom led to Lyme awareness advancements  FarmWeekNow.com
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4 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Halloween Pumpkins
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Now that Halloween is over, you’re probably ready to dispose of your carefully carved pumpkins. And while it might be easiest to take a walk down to your garbage can with them, you might find a lot more satisfaction diverting those pumpkins from the landfill. According to the USDA, of the 2…
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Why are some spring plants blooming now?
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension horticulturists are fielding questions about plants that are blooming and leafing out of season. MU Extension horticulturist Debi Kelly, who serves as the state extension Master Gardener coordinator, says she’s noticed many social media postings about spring-blooming flowers and shrubs, especially irises and lilacs, budding and blooming in…
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The Sweet Evolution: A History of Chocolate
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Silky, rich, and irresistibly sweet, few things in life bring as much joy to people around the world as chocolate. Whether it’s a simple candy bar, a decadent dessert, or a rich cup of hot cocoa, chocolate has captured the hearts and taste buds of countless cultures. But how did this beloved…
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Insight: Colors of Harvest
MANHATTAN, Kan. — I’ve spent a lot of time in the cabs of tractors this month as we continue our marathon of fall harvest. Spending so much time operating the grain cart during fall harvest has allowed me ample time to get caught up on podcasts, opportunities to start and end new audiobooks, and hear…
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First Bat Celebration Takes Flight to Raise Awareness About Conservation
URBANA, Ill. — Bats are an iconic symbol of spooky season, and more than 800 people attended the first Central Illinois Bat Festival on Sept. 28 in Urbana for a celebration of all things batty, including exhibits on bat conservation, guest speakers, activities for kids, and an evening bat walk. Thanks to Halloween festivities, fall…
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Make Halloween scary and safe
Make Halloween scary and safe  FarmWeekNow.com
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Trick-or-Treating and Money Lessons
AMES, Iowa — Halloween, with its costumes, decorations, and the exciting tradition of trick-or-treating, isn’t just about scares and sweets. The National Retail Federation reports that some 72 percent of us plan to celebrate, spending a record $104 each which represents $11.6 billion nationally. The financial advisor in me is always thinking about how to…
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Corn-based Acrylics
For years the Illinois Corn checkoff has invested in finding new uses for corn. In this Managing for Profit, Chris Nicholas, president and co-founder of Lackril Technologies, explains how they turn corn into sustainable acrylics. The post Corn-based Acrylics appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Making a Snickers Bar: The Science Behind This Halloween Favorite
MADISON, Wis. (THE CONVERSATION) — It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, those gummy clusters with Nerds on them or something else. For some people, including me, one piece stands out – the Snickers bar, especially if…
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After 127 Years, Smucker’s Has Moved Beyond Jam
WASHINGTON — Smucker’s Uncrustables – the pillowy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches found in the frozen aisle – could soon hit $1 billion in annual sales. To keep up with demand, J.M. Smucker Co. will soon open a third Uncrustables plant. It almost didn’t happen. The product lost money for more than a decade after the…
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Zom-bees, Mummies and Vampire Mites
RALEIGH, N.C. — The honey bee flies at night. It appears lost, confused, mindlessly moving toward the light. Inside its fuzzy body, a parasitic fly larva has hatched and taken control. The honey bee dies alone, perhaps at the base of a street lamp, giving the larva time to finish its development. The fly feeds…
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Does Dill Have Magical Powers? What People Once Believed Food Could Do
WASHINGTON — How often have you seen someone in a movie make a necklace of garlic to protect themselves from a vampire? Of course, vampires aren’t real but people once thought garlic and other foods did have magical powers. In time for Halloween, read on to learn more about this culinary sorcery. The magical powers…
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Some Halloween candy could be more expensive
When filling up your candy dish for trick-or-treaters, do you have a favorite? For those who love Hershey’s, Milky Way, or anything else with chocolate in it – it might be a little scary when you go to stock up. David Branch a sector manager with Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute says the price of cocoa…
