Curated Video
Factors Affecting Food Security: Increasing Population, Changing Diets, Pests and Pathogens, Environmental Changes, and More
In this video lecture, the speaker discusses the concept of food security and the various factors that affect it. They begin by explaining that food security means having enough food to feed a population, and then go on to discuss the...
60 Second Histories
Pyramid town
An Egyptian worker describes the town that grew up beside the Pyramids of Giza. He explains where the workers and their families lived and also what they ate.
The Wall Street Journal
Water Security: Part II
U.S. farms, ever more productive, are draining water supplies and often fouling the nation's rivers. What can farmers do to improve water quality? And how is that objective balanced against the increasing demand for food?
The Viral Fever
Mayan Garden, Mexico: Mayan Conservation Efforts
Mayan Garden, Mexico part 1/2: This video explores the relationship between the ancient Maya civilization and the tropical rainforest they inhabited, as well as how their conservation practices have been passed down through generations....
US Department of Agriculture
Using Moths To Control Crop Damage
USDA is looking at new ways to use moths to a control a crop damaging pest.
US Department of Agriculture
USDA-ARS Monitoring Water Quality Using Drones
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service are using drones to sample irrigation ponds for e-coli. This could give farmers a new tool to avoid spraying potentially harmful bacteria on crops. USDA’s...
Curated Video
Factors Affecting Food Security
In this video, the topic of food security and its various factors affecting food supplies are discussed. The narrator explains that having enough food to feed a population, especially when population numbers are rising, is important for...
Next Animation Studio
Locust plague and coronavirus threaten food security in East Africa
East African countries could be facing a food crisis as waves of locusts have been hitting crops in the region since the end of 2019.
Curated Video
The Ancient Influence of Barley: From Beer to Religion
This video explores the significant impact of barley on ancient civilizations and its enduring influence in modern times. From its role in the invention of beer to its use as currency, measurement, and religious symbolism, barley has...
Science360
Strawberry fields forever with some help from mathematicians!
The Pajaro Valley, in the Monterey Bay area of California, is ideally suited for agriculture. In fact, the Pajaro Valley and the nearby Salinas Valley produce nearly half of the strawberries grown in the United States yearly. But, the...
US Department of Agriculture
The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System - An Overview
The Agricultural Research Service operates a genebank network designed to protect crucial plant germplasm. This helps plant breeders and researchers develop superior crops for today and tomorrow.
Curated Video
Significance and Uses of Buckwheat Around the World
This video explores the cultural significance of buckwheat in both Asian and Western countries. It highlights how buckwheat is used in traditional dishes and festivals in Asia, such as being a key ingredient in soba noodles in Japan. In...
Curated Video
The Health Benefits of Wheat
Learn how the high levels of fiber, selenium, and vitamin E in whole wheat benefit our bodies. Wheat part 2/5
Curated Video
The Nutritional Benefits of Khorasan Wheat
In this video, the speaker discusses the nutritional profile and health benefits of Khorasan wheat, also known as Kamut. Khorasan wheat part 2/5
Curated Video
The Resilience and Rediscovery of Quinoa
This video covers the history and characteristics of quinoa, an ancient grain that has gained popularity in recent years. The video also explores the rediscovery of quinoa by Americans in the 1970s and its cultivation in various...
Science360
Strawberry fields forever - with some help from mathematicians!
The Pajaro Valley, in the Monterey Bay area of California, is ideally suited for agriculture. In fact, the Pajaro Valley and the nearby Salinas Valley produce nearly half of the strawberries grown in the United States yearly. But, the...
US Department of Agriculture
Grow and Tell: Oregon Microbe Farmer
Oregon farmer Jen Aron knows a secret – if you feed soil microbes, they’ll help your plants grow.
Curated Video
The Extraordinary Journey of Khorasan Wheat
This video explores the fascinating history of Khorasan Wheat, a grain that originated in the Fertile Crescent and has traveled across continents throughout history. From its discovery in ancient tombs to its cultivation in Montana, the...
Food Farmer Earth
Navigating Seed Diversity: Oregon's Willamette Valley Challenges
Willamette Valley's specialty seed crops face threats from cross-pollination due to its unique geological and weather conditions that are ideal for seed production. A detailed mapping system and distance standards for crop isolation are...
Curated Video
Spelt: From Peasant Food to Grain of the Future
In this video, we explore the historical significance of spelt, a grain that was often associated with peasants and the lower class. However, we also discover how spelt has been revered by visionary figures like St Hildegard von Bingen,...
Mazz Media
Drought
This live-action video program is about drought. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...
Curated Video
The Mystery and Rise of Khorasan Wheat
This video provides an informative overview of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that is relatively unknown compared to other popular ancient grains such as quinoa, wheat, barley, and rice. The video explores the history and origins of...
Curated Video
Rice Production Now and in the Future
This video highlights the significance of rice as a staple food in Asian countries, particularly China and India, which are the top two producers of rice. It also discusses the challenges of post-harvest losses and the importance of...
Curated Video
The Nutritional Benefits of Millet
This video discusses the health benefits of millet. Millet's high concentrations of nutrients, such as calcium and fiber, make it a healthy whole grain choice, especially for people at risk of diabetes, osteoporosis, and other ailments....