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New Breakthrough May Help Fight One of Wheat’s Biggest Enemies: Stem Rust

A new study has sequenced the fungus’ genome – and the results are promising.

by Dan Nosowitz
saffron
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5 of the Most Valuable Crops You Can Grow in the US & How to Grow Them

These easy-to-grow and profitable crops are great for small farms.

by Brian Barth
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So Shady: 10 Crops That Can Be Grown Without a Lot of Sun

10 edibles for the shady garden.

by Brian Barth
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Sheet Mulching: How to Smother Weeds, Build Soil & Conserve Water the Easy Way

Why would you want to do all that the hard way?

by Brian Barth
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How to Grow and Harvest Grains in Your Backyard

Bread, beer, and pasta all originate with a planting of grain seed in fall. Be the first on your block to grow your own.

by Brian Barth
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How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes, Part 2: Transplanting

To help your little tomato seedlings along, there are two things you need to do before you transplant them.

by Brian Barth
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Food-Explainer

7 Myths About Washing Your Produce

Break the myths of produce cleaning: how to appropriately wash your veggies and fruits.

by Lauren Larson
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Food-Explainer

They Look Like Apples, Taste Delicious, and Will Kill You

This tree’s delicious fruit can cause internal bleeding…or death.

by Anna Roth
Limes on tree
Food-Explainer

Why the Name of This Lime Is Wildly Offensive to Many

These limes are quickly becoming popular in North America, but with the newfound popularity comes a serious problem.

by Tyler LeBlanc
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