Posts Tagged ‘farming’
Science & Technology - Jul 2, 2009 10:34 - 1 Comment
For ants, farming is in their DNA
Emory University biologist Nicole Gerardo gives a tour of the complex world of fungus-growing ants.
Society & Culture - Jun 18, 2009 12:45 - 2 Comments
Volcanic ash preserves clues to Mayan staple crop
University of Colorado anthropologist Payson Sheets is directing excavations of an ancient manioc field near San Salvador—the first evidence of intensive cultivation of manioc in the Americas.
Earth & Environment - May 14, 2009 16:01 - 1 Comment
Got organic milk? Got healthier cows?
CORNELL (US)—As demand for organic dairy grows, a team of researchers is asking: Are those grass-grazing cows healthier than their grain-fed counterparts? (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 20, 2009 10:54 - 1 Comment
Locally grown, but is that lettuce really ‘green’?
U. CHICAGO (US)— When it comes to food, local is where it’s at for those concerned about their carbon footprint. But Pamela Martin from the University of Chicago says the idea that local foods are more sustainable is really just an assumption. She and her students are crunching the numbers, determined to find out if regional agriculture really does have a green edge over conventional framing. (more…)
