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Not ready to stop gardening? These cold-hardy vegetables may stick it out through winter
Not ready to stop gardening? These cold-hardy vegetables may stick it out through winter  OregonLive
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Lavender in the Workplace and Schools?
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — It is likely you have used lavender-scented materials or essential oils at some point in your life and are familiar with its well-known calming properties. But did you know that the aromatic compounds released by this flower (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) also offer cognitive benefits suitable for the workplace and classroom? Our 4-H…
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Switch Up Your Morning Routine With These 7 Coffee Alternatives
GREENWICH, N.Y. — With health-conscious consumers on the rise, the demand for non-coffee options is skyrocketing. From herbal teas to mushroom elixirs, people are exploring diverse beverages to kickstart their day. Whether it’s for a caffeine-free boost or unique flavors, the shift towards alternative drinks is a trend that’s reshaping morning routines, opening a world…
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John Deere Tractor Among $400K in Stolen Farm Equipment Recovered by San Joaquin County Deputies
John Deere Tractor Among $400K in Stolen Farm Equipment Recovered by San Joaquin County Deputies  Hoodline
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Domesticating Horses: A Huge Impact on Human Society
BOULDER, Colo. (THE CONVERSATION) — Across human history, no single animal has had a deeper impact on human societies than the horse. But when and how people domesticated horses has been an ongoing scientific mystery. Half a million years ago or more, early human ancestors hunted horses with wooden spears, the very first weapons, and used their…
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Bonding over hot peppers and memories of past harvests and struggles
Bonding over hot peppers and memories of past harvests and struggles  Agweek
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The New Wave of American Gourmet Ice Cream
WASHINGTON — A recent analysis from market research watchdog Technavio shows growing global interest in gourmet ice cream. International sales will expand 14% by 2027, a period through which American consumers will likely see new brands enter the market amid demand for premium quality products. Gourmet ice cream, comprising frozen custard, gelato, and sorbet, is…
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Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do
Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do  MSN
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New USDA rules mean more options for vegan, vegetarian students and those with milk allergies
New USDA rules mean more options for vegan, vegetarian students and those with milk allergies  WUSF
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Drowning Tomatoes for Science
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — I can barely hear Esther Ngumbi over the roar of greenhouse fans as she shows me around her rooftop laboratory in Morrill Hall. The benches are full of tomato plants, and the tomatoes don’t look good. Half of the plants are submerged in bins of water. Their leaves are yellow and withering.…
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From Cocoa Bean to Bar
NEWARK, Del. — Step into Juzhong Tan’s chocolate factory located in the University of Delaware’s O.A. Newton Building. Cacao beans clank against a cracking machine as Tan feeds them through to deshell them. The fresh, pungent smell of chocolate fills the laboratory. In January, the UD assistant professor of sensory science and food product development set…
