US Department of Agriculture
USDA Addresses Threat To Citrus Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to control a disease threatening the nation's citrus industry.
The Wall Street Journal
The Digital Food Chain
Agricultural companies have struggled for years to reliably predict consumer purchasing habits and the profitability of crops. Now they're betting on automation and data analysis to change that.
US Department of Agriculture
Linda Mallers FARM LOGIX Local Foods Impact Conference 2017
Farm Logix is a “farm to commercial kitchen technology platform” that serves to connect farmers to institutional kitchens. Linda Mallers, CEO and President of Farm Logix, discusses how her business came to service the Chicago Public...
US Department of Agriculture
Energy Efficient Fishing Company
A Bozeman, Montana company is benefitting from U.S. Department of Agriculture investments in efficient energy.
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: A Path to Sustainable Water and Environmental Rehabilitation
This video highlights the efforts being made in Indonesia to restore and rehabilitate the Citarum River and its surrounding ecosystem. Through the planting of vetiver plants and mangrove trees, the quality of water and soil is being...
Food Farmer Earth
The Hidden Costs of Conventional Pig Farming
The video sheds light on the economic, environmental, and health implications of conventional pig farming, emphasizing the true costs beyond the market price, including antibiotic resistance, environmental degradation, and animal welfare...
Food Farmer Earth
Organic Farming's Role in Global Nutrition: Fred Kirschenmann's Perspective"
Fred Kirschenmann challenges the notion that organic farming cannot feed the world, arguing that it's not about yields but about access to food, sustainable practices, and efficient use of resources. He emphasizes that the real issue...
US Department of Agriculture
Hatch Act & Social Media
This video provides guidance on the Hatch Act and social media. We describe what actions are permitted and prohibited for ‘less restricted’ employees.
Mediacorp
Exploring Vietnam's Cave Kingdom
This video shows the development of ecotourism in Vietnam and the benefits it brings. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 1/11
US Department of Agriculture
NRCS: Sacred River
NRCS in Washington State works with Tribes and other salmon recovery partners to restore salmon habitat in the South Fork Nooksack River (Whatcom County, WA). NRCS has contributed almost $1M in funding through the Environmental Quality...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: An irrigated oasis
What was this place like? What insights did they find there when excavating? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 2
The Wall Street Journal
Land O'Lakes CEO and Nori Founder on the Promise of Carbon Capture
Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford and Aldyen Donnelly of agricultural startup Nori discuss the promise of developing farming-driven carbon markets as a potential climate solution with WSJ's Jacob Bunge.
Food Farmer Earth
Seafood Watch: Empowering Sustainable Seafood Choices
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program utilizes scientific research to guide consumers and suppliers towards sustainable seafood options, considering the ecological impact and methods of harvesting. It has evolved from an...
Mediacorp
Exploring the World's Largest Cave
This video shows how caves in Vietnam can provide an opportunity to locals to make money out of tourism. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 3/11
US Department of Agriculture
Converting Beetle-Killed Trees Into Renewable Energy
USDA is helping to fund an effort to turn trees killed by beetles into biofuel.
Mediacorp
Challenges in Meeting Growing Food Demand in Indonesia
This video highlights the challenges faced by Indonesian farmers in meeting the country's growing food demand. It discusses the transition from traditional organic farming practices to modern commercial rice farms and the consequences of...
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: Indonesia's Battle with Water Pollution
This video highlights the devastating effects of urbanization and industrialization on the Citarum River in Indonesia. Activist Danny Rezando and his NGO are fighting to save the river and raise awareness about the toxic water, which is...
Financial Times
Veganomics: could cutting meat save the planet and make you money?
Animal agriculture represents a quarter of global greenhouse gases. FT reporters examine the environmental case for going vegan, whether the City could be part of a move away from animal products and how difficult it still is to turn to...
Food Farmer Earth
The Craft of Classic Pie Crust: A Step-by-Step Guide
This video tutorial teaches the art of making a traditional pie crust from scratch, focusing on the importance of cold ingredients and the technique of incorporating butter and shortening into flour. It emphasizes not overworking the...
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.
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: Sassanian empire wrap up
Where did the items found come from? Hear final thoughts about the empire in the wrap up. The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 6
Food Farmer Earth
The Art of Making Freekeh: A Traditional Green Wheat Delicacy
This video delves into the traditional process of making Freekeh, a Middle Eastern delicacy, by harvesting green wheat, then roasting it to halt the enzymatic process and infuse a smoky flavor. It emphasizes the importance of timing in...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Solar Power to the Rescue
This video highlights the efforts of Okra Solar, a social enterprise backed by the Cambodian Government, to provide clean and affordable energy to off-grid communities in Cambodia. This sustainable approach showcases the potential for...
Food Farmer Earth
Sardines - The Ocean's Unsung Heroes of Sustainability
The video presents sardines as an underrated but highly sustainable source of food that could significantly contribute to global food security. It criticizes the current use of sardines primarily as feed for luxury seafood like tuna,...