National Weed Appreciation Day

DanGeneral, This Land of Ours

…certain birds. Humans eat young dandelion leaves and enjoy dandelion tea and dandelion wine. The Native Americans used dandelions to treat certain ailments. Nutritionally, dandelions contain a source of vitamin…

Agri View: Pigweed Research

DanAgri View, Environment

…North America. Populations in the eastern United States are probably naturalized. It has also been introduced to Europe, Australia, and other areas. The plant is fast-growing and highly competitive. Uses…

Leftover Easter Eggs

DanGeneral, Poultry, This Land of Ours

…Easter Safe to Eat?: Ivillage.com “Easter egg guidelines” http://parenting.ivillage.com/gs/gscelebrations/0,,44ld,00.html Answerbag “Can I eat Easter eggs after they’ve been dyed?” www.answerbag.com/q_view/53474 YahooAnswers “Is the Easter egg dye edible?” USDA Fact Sheets:…

Agri View: New Cash Crop

DanAgri View, Specialty Crops

…lead to excess supply on the global markets. This system has been criticized by traditional farmers. Coffee is an example of a product that has been susceptible to significant commodity…

Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture

DanAgri View

…that followed. Although a “traveling thrasher” (or combined harvester-thresher) was patented as early as 1828, the first successful machine was built by Hiram Moore in 1834. Moore’s combine successfully cut…