15 articles on "crops"

Ancient Organic Revival

We excitedly received a few packaged products from Essential Living Foods, anxious to try them out on our American palates. These were powdered forms of what is referred to as the "Lost Crops of the Incas"a purple corn extract, Aji Amarillo Powder, ...

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The Origins And Delicious History Of Thanksgiving Celebrations

All throughout history of mankind, the celebration of a bountiful and abundant harvest has always been a yearly happening. Harvest festivals have been made a tradition amongst all races, cultures and nations. And long before organized religion came t...

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Investment In Low-chem Yield Enhancers Could Help Solve The Conflict Between Biofuel And Food Crops

Food and bioenergy crops are now competing for land, water and other resources in many parts of the world according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation. The FAO argues that the rising price of basic foods in 2007 - 08 that generated f...

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Choosing the Right Crops to Plant on Your Urban Farm

Choosing the right crops to plant is crucial in having a thriving urban farm. It is important to choose the right crops so that you can increase the productivity of your mini farm at home. However, choosing the right crops isn't as simple as it ...

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Why Ethanol is a Great Alternative and Renewable Energy Resource

Ethanol, a biomass fuel that can be used to power cars and even generate electricity, is the very same ethyl alcohol that's used to make alcoholic drinks. It is considered a sustainable energy resource because it can be extracted from agricultur...

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