Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: The Cost of Progress
This video discusses the development and potential loss of a 1500-hectare wetland in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The wetland serves as a natural store for rain and wastewater, as well as a crucial resource for farming and fishing for the rural...
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...
US Department of Agriculture
Helping Gulf Coast Farmers Achieve Greater Environmental Benefits
A USDA initiative along Florida's Gulf Coast is helping farmers there make improvements in their operations to help prevent runoff and erosion from ultimately reaching the Gulf.
Food Farmer Earth
Foundations of Beekeeping: Essential Tips and Tools for New Beekeepers
This video guide introduces aspiring beekeepers to the essential realities and equipment needed to start beekeeping, including the inevitability of bee stings and the importance of proper protective clothing. It discusses legal...
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
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
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...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA-ARS Breakthrough “Super Slurper” Launched Absorbents Industry
USDA-ARS researchers broke ground in the field of absorbents. But they didn’t stop there. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary has more from Peoria, Illinois.
US Department of Agriculture
Bee Research and Education At USDA
USDA continues to research problems facing bees.
US Department of Agriculture
Sonny Perdue Begins Back to Our Roots Tour in 5 Midwestern States
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue traveled to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana to gather input on the next farm bill.
US Department of Agriculture
A Flowering of Success in Hawaii
USDA helped a farmer in Hawaii build hoop houses to improve her operation.
Mediacorp
Local Fire Brigade Battles Forest Fires in Central Kalimantan
This video showcases the challenges faced by a local fire brigade in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, as they battle forest fires in a highly flammable jungle bed made of organic matter. Follow the local firemen on a drill and learn what...
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...
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Homestead Act, Pacific Railway Act And Morrill Act (1862)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the documents...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...