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How Dogs Fit Into Our Social Networks
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Many people view their dog as a family member, friend, or kid, but does the relationship with them really resemble these human relationships? Researchers from ELTE Eötvös Loránd University now set out to explore the precise role dogs play in human social networks by comparing human-dog relationships with human-human relationships using 13…
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Century-Old Mystery of Plant Communication Solved
ITHACA, N.Y. — Imagine if a plant in a farmer’s field could warn a grower that it needs water? Or if a farmer could signal to plants that dry weather lies ahead, thereby prompting the plants to conserve water? It may sound extraordinary, but researchers at the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS), which…
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What’s behind this year’s honeybee losses?
Commercial beekeepers estimate they’ve lost more than 70 percent of their colonies nationwide. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “Beekeepers are usually able to split surviving colonies to recuperate losses, but the last year we’ve seen higher losses than what we’re used to.” “We really don’t have information yet on why the colony…
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Slow, Simple and Homemade: A Cottagecore Kitchen Revival
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Nearly 1 in 3 millennials say butter dishes, French doors and even old-style teapots are making a comeback in their homes. Interest in cottagecore, driven by a desire for simpler times and embraced by celebrities like Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, stays strong in 2025. As spring stretches into summer in the…
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New Pollen-Replacing Food for Honey Bees Brings New Hope for Survival
PULLMAN, Wash. — Scientists have unveiled a new food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen. Published April 16 in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the research from Washington State University and APIX Biosciences NV in Belgium details successful trials where nutritionally stressed colonies, deployed for commercial crop pollination in Washington state,…
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How Owning a Dog Can Improve Your Health
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Pet ownership entails more than simply having a furry companion that you love and spend time with. Did you know that a dog can have a huge impact on your health and well-being? In fact, it is so. Numerous studies have shown that having a pet has a variety of health advantages.…
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How to Season Firewood and Cut Costs, Smoke, and Fuel Use
MONTPELIER, Vt. — It’s finally spring and Vermonters are not only getting outside to appreciate the warmer weather, they’re also making plans for next winter’s firewood supply. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has a few tips on how to properly dry or season firewood to reduce costs, smoke, and fuel use. “Burning wet wood…
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How Many Ag and Food Careers Are There?
The 2025 Feeding the Economy Report says over 47 million people in the U.S. work in the agricultural and food industries. That is 29 percent of the U.S. population, and that number may be surprising to people, depending on where they live. One interesting thing about agriculture is the sheer number of jobs that aren’t…
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Dirty Sodas: The Sweet, Creamy Phenomenon Taking Over America
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Nearly two-thirds of Americans aged 18 to 34 say alcohol consumption negatively affects their health. But what if you could enjoy the taste without the risks? The hottest new trend amongst younger generations is not mocktails or virgin drinks – but dirty sodas. You can order dirty sodas like a Coke with…
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Time for hummingbird feeders
Time for hummingbird feeders Washington County Enterprise-Leader
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Properly Planting Trees
PRESTON and CALEDONIA, Minn. (04/15/2025) —Trees provide many things for our communities; beauty, energy conservation, reduction of soil erosion, filtering air pollutants, raising property values, a home for wildlife and so much more. Trees are an integral part of our home landscapes, neighborhoods and countryside. If you are looking to plant a tree for the…
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The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut
DAVIS, Calif. — Is sauerkraut more than just a tangy topping? A new University of California, Davis, study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology suggests that the fermented cabbage could help protect your gut, which is an essential part of overall health, supporting digestion and protecting against illness. Authors Maria Marco, professor with the Department of Food Science…
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Farmer and Veteran Fights 25 Years to Keep Pond, Halt Eminent Domain
Farmer and Veteran Fights 25 Years to Keep Pond, Halt Eminent Domain AgWeb
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Campbell’s and Other Soup Brands Have Been Listed in a USDA Public Health Alert
Campbell’s and Other Soup Brands Have Been Listed in a USDA Public Health Alert MSN
