A recent study published by Plos One has found that the world is wasting a lot more food than previously thought. Previous estimates from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have shown an average per capita waste of 214 calories per day. The new findings show 527 calories perRead More →
Scientists at Rice University in Houston TX have found a way to create Graphene by using waste. The process, named flash graphene, works by heating carbon-containing materials to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat this intense creates graphene in 10 milliseconds. This graphene can then be used in a wide range ofRead More →
The 2019 Conservation in Action Tour is August 20th-21st, 2019 in Des Moines, Ia. This will be the 12th annual tour, examining various conservation techniques from edge-of-field systems, in-field solutions, and management practices. Conservation at the leading edge is the theme for this year’s meeting. Farmers in Iowa are consideredRead More →
In October 2018, the USDA, EPA, and FDA signed a joint agency formal agreement to tackle the problem of food waste in America. This agreement does not attach any financial obligation, simply the idea and commitment that the three agencies will work together to find solutions to the problem ofRead More →