The Wall Street Journal
Feeding The World
U.S. agriculture for decades dominated food exports, but adoption of technology has made countries like Brazil, Argentina, Russia and Ukraine into fierce competitors. How will the race to feed a hungrier world-and capture profits-evolve?
Next Animation Studio
Easter Island’s Moai statues may have fertilized ancient inhabitant’s crops
Easter Island’s Moai stone monoliths might have been created out of the belief they would make crops more fertile, according to new research by the University of California, Los Angeles.
Curated Video
The Cultural Significance of Bulgur
This video explores the historical significance and cultural impact of bulgur, a grain commonly used in Armenian and Turkish cuisine. From its origins as a form of currency in ancient times to its incorporation into French and Armenian...
US Department of Agriculture
World Farm - New Jersey
World Crops Farm is a specialty crops producer of West African vegetables. Located in southern New Jersey, owner and farmer Morris Gbolo is a refugee from Liberia who had one dream in relocating to the United States; to be a farmer....
US Department of Agriculture
Keeping Bees Buzzing And Busy
USDA researchers are working to help people learn about bees while trying to figure out why some bee colonies are disappearing.
Curated Video
The History and Attributes of Spelt
This video provides an informative overview of the history, cultivation, and characteristics of spelt, a ancient grain that originated from the Fertile Crescent. Spelt part 1/5
Curated Video
The Future of Amaranth
This video discusses the resurgence of amaranth as a crop and its potential to address issues of malnutrition and food security. It highlights its versatility in baking and its adaptability to different climates, making it a valuable...
Financial Times
Indian farmers rethinking attitude towards GM seeds
Genetically modified crops could help struggling farmers to cope with drought but authorities in India are reluctant to approve new seeds.
Curated Video
The Wonders of Buckwheat: A Diverse and Sustainable Grain
This video provides a detailed overview of buckwheat, a lesser-known grain that is suitable for a greener lifestyle. The video discusses the history of buckwheat, its cultivation in different regions of the world, and its various uses....
Curated Video
Wheat: From Staple Crop to Sustainable Solutions
This video explores the significance of wheat as one of the world's most important crops. It highlights its historical impact, current uses, and potential for future sustainability. From being a staple food source to its role in biofuel...
Curated Video
The science of Ancient Egypt
How ancient Egyptians society developed and flourished civilization by starting out a revolution to develop their economy. A look at their major contribution towards science and technology. Some facts about orgination of Giza Pyramids...
Curated Video
How to Cook Millet
Millet can be cooked and served many different ways. Learn how to make a couple millet dishes. Millet part 5/5
Curated Video
Teff Shortage and Export Ban
In the early 2000s, teff production in Ethiopia could not keep up with demand, which caused the government to impose a ban on the export of unprocessed teff. Find out what has been done to increase teff production since then and what...
Curated Video
Sorghum: A Versatile Cereal Crop
This video describes the different species of sorghum and highlights its characteristics, such as its deep and wide-spreading roots, long and solid stem, and compact panicle containing kernels of various colors. It explains the different...
The Wall Street Journal
Up the Beanpole
Vertical agriculture is expanding to satisfy demand for "hyper-local" greens. Can it scale?
Curated Video
The Health Benefits of Buckwheat
Learn about the nutrient profile of buckwheat and how it helps our bodies stay healthy. Buckwheat part 2/5
Curated Video
Exploring the History and Uses of Bulgur
This video explores the ancient grain bulgur and its significance in various cultures throughout history. It highlights how bulgur is made, its versatility in different dishes, and its long shelf life. The video emphasizes how this...
Curated Video
Wheat: From Ancient Times to the Present
This video explores the significant impact of ancient wheat on history, from the development of agriculture and the rise of empires to the invention of bread. It highlights how wheat played a crucial role in the transformation of bread...
Curated Video
Rice: From Ancient Origins to Global Crop
This video provides a brief history of rice, highlighting its importance as a major food crop in Asia and its journey to become a global grain. It discusses the genetic origins of rice and its cultivation practices, as well as its spread...
Curated Video
Barley: From Ancient Civilizations to the Present Day
Barley is one of the first cultivated grains ever recorded. Learn where the grain comes from and how it traveled throughout the world! Barley part 1/5
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Are Floodplains?
This video is answering the question of what are floodplains.
NASA
NASA | SMAP Radiometer versus Radio Frequency Interference
The microwave radiometer on NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite was designed and built at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Along with the microwave radar, data from the radiometer will be used to calculate the water...
NASA
NASA | Science for a Hungry World: Part 2
Episode two reveals why a space-based perspective is crucial to understanding how the food supply is distributed around the world. Satellites can reveal how many fields have been planted and how a crop is growing, providing a way to...