One-litre bottled water could contain about 2.4 lakh plastic pieces, new study finds
New Delhi: A litre of bottled water could contain about 2.4 lakh plastic pieces on average, which is about 10 to 100 times greater than previous estimates that mainly concerned plastics of larger sizes, according to a new study. While…
It’s time to remove fescue seed heads to reduce toxins
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Forage producers should begin removing seed heads from tall fescue grass pastures soon to reduce toxic endophytes that thwart cattle herd health and profits, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts. Seed heads typically…
Coffee grounds can help prevent neurological disorders
Texas: Millions of people in the United States are affected by neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s, and the expense of caring for persons with these conditions totals hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Researchers at The…
How digital twins will enable the next generation of precision agriculture
Drastic climate change and overpopulation have rendered traditional agricultural practices unsustainable. Even more economically affluent countries suffer from constantly increasing household food insecurity. In Canada, for example, one-in-six families find it difficult to provide food to maintain a healthy and…
10 Creepy Animals That Farmers Need
1. Earthworms It’s hard to get the warm fuzzies for earthworms. They have no legs. They don’t have eyes or a face, and their bodies stretch like rubber. They secrete a slime—mucus—that helps them slide more easily through the soil….
Following a Vegetarian Diet May Increase Risk of Hip Fracture, Study Finds
Following a vegetarian diet may increase someone’s risk of experiencing a hip fracture, a new study finds.1 There is no denying that following a vegetarian diet is linked to a variety of positive health outcomes, including protecting against certain cancers…
