Eating peaches, plums, and nectarines can potentially help people fight off obesity related diabetes and heart diseases according to the results of a new study. Scientists have found that bioactive chemicals in these stone fruits can serve as a weapon against metabolic syndrome which is a widespread condition that puts people at risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
What kind of salary can you expect to earn in agriculture? And what is the outlook for future employment. These are important considerations for people considering agricultural careers. We explored both of these questions by looking at data from the Department of Labor…
A team of researchers at the Department of Energy’s BioEnergy Science Center (BESC) have pinpointed the exact, single gene that controls ethanol production capacity in a microorganism. This discovery could be the missing link in developing biomass crops that produce higher concentrations of ethanol at lower costs. “The Department of Energy relies on the scientific [...]
While many sectors of the economy have been facing historic hardship over the last several years, agricultural companies have been faring relatively well, according to a new report from the University of Illinois. But one question that arises from these results is whether the relatively strong performance is translating into faster agricultural job growth…
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