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This story was co-published and supported by the journalism nonprofit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. In the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian creation story, the goddess Hoohkkalani gives birth to a stillborn son, who is buried in the fertile soil. In her grief, she waters the soil with her tears, and a sprout emerges, becoming the first kalo plant. This plant nourishes her second-born son, Hloa, the first Native Hawaiian.
ShrimpVet is a research company working to develop sustainable shrimp farming practices inVietnam. The approach seeks to tackle the industrys environmental, food safety, and economic challenges while providing a replicable model for global shrimp aquaculture. “The mission of [ShrimpVet] is to revolutionize the way we do farming inVietnamand globally, Loc Tran, ShrimpVets Founder, tells Food Tank.
I dont say much about candy on this site, mainly because its best consumed in small amounts, if at all. Candy sellers, however, have a very different view. Their job is to sell candy, and the more the better (never mind consequences). Im always interested to see what they say and do to increase sales, especially when they try to make candy seem healthier (oops).
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has released a new national farm radio listenership study finds radio is still the number one choice for daily ag news and information. The survey of more than 1,00 farmers and ranchers conducted by Kynetec Research also validates the importance of ag radio as a primary source for learning about ag products and services and driving action.
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Ag Marketing IQ: Marketing tools can help farmers protect themselves against market uncertainties and potential price drops caused by these tariffs. A flexible options strategy using puts and calls could improve opportunities for higher prices from the 2025 crop.
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Several operational activities are necessary for successful pasture establishment. These activities ensure the pasture species can survive in a new environment that may present challenges such as pests, diseases, and nematodes. A well-managed pasture adapts easily to its environment, benefiting from adequate soil moisture, air, nutrients, and the right soil structure.
When federal funding cuts eliminated local food buys for food pantries earlier this spring, the women behind an Illinois dairy stepped up with a fundraising campaign of their own.
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