KITCHEN Q&A
Miami Herald Thu, 25 Aug 2005 1:28 AM PDT
Q: Why do onions get a black mold on them? Are the onions safe to eat? A: The black mold is caused by Aspergillus niger, a fungus common in soil. It can infect onions while they're growing or in storage. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, it's safe to trim mold from firm vegetables and consume the uncontaminated portion. Trim at least 1 inch |
Agriculture reviving in Aceh after tsunami: scientists
AFP via Yahoo! News Wed, 24 Aug 2005 12:36 PM PDT
Fears that the most fertile agricultural land in the Indonesian province of Aceh has been wrecked by seawater that swept inland from the December 26 tsunami are unfounded, scientists say. |
California Tomato Farmers Dabble in Sustainable Agriculture
RedNova Wed, 24 Aug 2005 7:53 PM PDT
Aug. 24--Central Valley growers want to make the humble tomato, the main ingredient of ketchup, pizza and spaghetti sauce, into a dominant new player in a growing movement to curb the use of pesticides and fertilizers on U.S. farms. |
Agriculture reviving in Aceh after tsunami: scientists
Jakarta Post Thu, 25 Aug 2005 5:04 AM PDT
PARIS (AFP): Fears that the most fertile agricultural land in the Indonesian province of Aceh has been wrecked by seawater that swept inland from the Dec. 26 tsunami are unfounded, scientists say. |
Agriculture reviving in Aceh
The Australian Wed, 24 Aug 2005 12:35 PM PDT
FEARS the most fertile agricultural land in the Indonesian province of Aceh has been wrecked by seawater that swept inland from the December 26 tsunami are unfounded, Australian-led researchers said. |
LOCAL NEWS from
Northwestern Thu, 25 Aug 2005 0:32 AM PDT
Two pesky insects have left their calling card in area soybean fields this summer. Spider mites and aphids have drawn nutrients from the plants and if found in large enough numbers can reduce soybean yields, agriculture experts said. |
Advanced biotech must to cope with future food demand: Anwar
Financial Express Wed, 24 Aug 2005 11:00 AM PDT
Although the use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) in farming has sparked debates between governments, environmentalists and the multinational companies, Agriculture Minister MK Anwar said Bangladesh needs advanced biotechnology to cope with future food demand and generate more revenue. |
Germ Sours Florida Citrus Industry
Los Angeles Times Thu, 25 Aug 2005 0:33 AM PDT
Scattered by last year's storms, it has spread a contagious canker. The only defense is containment through destruction. FORT PIERCE, Fla. — For more than 40 years, grapefruit grew juicy and ripe on this 1,200-acre grove inland from the Atlantic. |
New anthrax cases raises animal death toll to 33
Brandon Sun Thu, 25 Aug 2005 6:50 AM PDT
Six more animals have died from anthrax exposure in the Pembina Valley region, bringing Manitoba s death toll to 33 cattle and horses this year. One cow on an RM of Roblin farm and five horses on an RM of Argyle farm were confirmed dead due to anthrax earlier this week. |
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