US Department of Agriculture
Kudzu Spreads North
Kudzu, the vine that ate the South, is spreading north and west these days, and a USDA researcher tells us why he thinks this is happening.
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
US Department of Agriculture
Finding Fall Colors
You can follow fall colors across the nation as part of the U.S. Forest Service Fall Foliage Hotline.
US Department of Agriculture
Body Weight Planner
Everybody's different and a new health resource from USDA and NIH takes that into account.
Food Farmer Earth
The Rituals of Spring: Lambing Season's Essential Bonding
Spring lambing season is eagerly anticipated on the farm, starting around mid-February, marking a time of crucial bonding between ewes and their lambs, especially in lambing jugs. This period involves careful observation by farmers to...
Food Farmer Earth
Sustainable Beekeeping: Harnessing the Power of Wild Honeybee Swarms
The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at the process of capturing a wild honeybee swarm to create a new, healthy bee colony. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the right conditions for swarm capture, the technique used to...
Food Farmer Earth
Bottling Nature's Sweetness: Growing Pears in Bottles
This unique guide details the meticulous process of growing pears inside bottles on the tree, a method that requires careful selection of the fruit and strategic placement of the bottle without disturbing the branch's angle. It involves...
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...
Mediacorp
The Volcanic Dilemma in Indonesia
In this video, a group of individuals witness a volcanic eruption and discuss the dangers and safety precautions. They also explore the complex relationship between the local residents and the volcano, with some risking their lives to...
Curated Video
The Fascinating History and Importance of Maize
Maize is believed to have first been domesticated and cultivated 9000 years ago in the Central Balsas region of Mexico. Learn about the genetic makeup of maize and its significance for the Mayan Empire. Maize part 1/5
Curated Video
Spelt: A Promising Ancient Grain in the Modern World
This video discusses the decline and resurgence of spelt, an ancient grain that has faced challenges due to modernization and the popularity of wheat. Despite being less popular and more expensive, spelt retains its ancient composition...
Curated Video
The Importance and Diversity of Millet
This video discusses the significance of Millet, a valuable crop cultivated in Asia and Africa for thousands of years. It explores the different species of Millet, their origins, and their adaptability to various climates and soil...
Food Farmer Earth
Expert Techniques for Filleting Albacore Tuna
The video demonstrates the process of filleting an albacore tuna, detailing how to separate the fish into four quarters, remove the skin, and extract the maximum amount of meat while maintaining the quality of the cut. It emphasizes the...
Food Farmer Earth
Everything You Wanted To Know About Elk Antlers Bu
Elk, the half-ton pickup of the animal kingdom, depend upon their antlers which they use in fighting other bulls for dominance and to attract cows (female elk). Brenda Ross, of Rosse Posse Acres in Molalla, Oregon shares her first-hand...
US Department of Agriculture
Happy Hawaiian Cows
USDA is working with ranchers in Hawaii to produce low-stress and healthy grass-finished cattle. The USDA'S Bob Ellison has more.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Kakadu Plum: a Natural Preservative
Movin' to the Country is a series that celebrates the entrepreneurs, innovators and dreamers transforming Australia's beautiful regional areas in surprising new ways. Local businesses are collaborating with David to preserve and powder...
US Department of Agriculture
Different Springs in Different Parts of the Nation
It's going to be a good Spring or a not so good Spring depending on where you live.
Food Farmer Earth
Cultivating the Elusive: Inside the World of Wasabi Farming
A wasabi farmer describes the unique cultivation of wasabi, a plant that thrives in cool, creek-bed-like conditions, emphasizing the labor-intensive process of hand-harvesting and the plant's full edibility. Highlighting the farm's...
Food Farmer Earth
Strategies for Successful Biodiesel Crop Cultivation
The video offers practical advice for farmers interested in growing biodiesel crops like sunflower and canola, emphasizing starting small on the best land for optimal yields. Key tips include experimenting on a small scale, asking lots...
Food Farmer Earth
Cultivating Curiosity: A Journey Through the World of Artisan Cheese
Sasha Davies and Michael Claypool journey across America to share stories of artisan cheese makers — one cheese at a time. Inspired by a gap in consumer knowledge about artisan cheeses, embarks on a project called Cheese by Hand, aiming...
Mediacorp
Protecting Indonesia's Forests: A Battle for Conservation and Profit
In this video, former Wall Street banker Dharsono Hartono presents his plan to privatize forests and turn conservation into a profitable business. However, he faces challenges in convincing local communities, including indigenous tribes,...
US Department of Agriculture
The Life of Your Leftovers
This 3-minute video shows how USDA recycles food waste from its South Building cafeteria so it can be turned into gardening mulch. It encourages USDA employees to correctly dispose of plate waste and utensils in the compost bins in the...
Food Farmer Earth
Winter at Penner-Ash Wine Cellars: A Season of Preparation and Reflection
Lynn Penner-Ash and Ron Penner-Ash detail the off-season activities at Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, from assessing vineyard sites for water drainage issues to cleaning and maintaining equipment. Despite common misconceptions of downtime,...