WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University researchers have designed two simple LED lighting strategies to increase yield and reduce energy costs for the vertical farming sector of indoor agriculture. The close-canopy and focused-lighting strategies developed by PhD candidate Fatemeh Sheibani and professor Cary Mitchell, both…
723: Bodacious Garden. A Rosie on the House Radio Show. “Rosie on the House is a father and son weekly radio show on home-improvement advice that is found on several key Arizona radio stations. It is a trusted source…
This delicious miso noodle soup is quick to make, comforting and topped with crunchy vegetables and a velvety soft-cooked egg. The post Make Some Miso Noodle Soup With A Soft Egg! appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Livestock guardian dogs are invaluable farm helpers, but if roaming becomes an issue you can try a GPS collar that trains and contains animals in a set area. The post Using GPS Collars On Your Livestock Guardian Dogs (Video) appeared…
Campanulas are my new favorite plant. There are about 500 varieties — encompassed trailers, creeping or tufted miniatures and erect kinds 1 to 6 feet. Most are perennials; some are biennials or annuals. Flowers are usually bell-shaped, though some are…
The post Win for Animal Advocates: Fourth Circuit of Appeals Rules North Carolina’s “Ag-Gag” Law Unconstitutional appeared first on Farm Sanctuary.
Welcoming friends, family and neighbors for celebrations of all kinds demands delicious hors d’oeuvres for making guests feel right at home. Next time you invite loved ones for a special get-together, you can beef up the menu with a tasty…
By Jenn Frymark and Charu Sharma The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing demand for fresh, sustainable and locally grown produce globally. As the industry continues to evolve and adopt new technologies, it is…
722: Donna Balzer on Growing Lemons for Profit. making a little side income growing citrus in the Pacific Northwest. In This Podcast: Do you wish you could grow citrus but live outside of California or Florida? Donna Balzer is growing…
This refreshing limoncello recipe makes a delightful Italian sipping liqueur from the skins of organic lemons, which are at best now during citrus season. The post Recipe: Enjoy Citrus Season With This Tasty Limoncello appeared first on Hobby Farms.
