The new findings challenge the “food desert” hypothesis, which posits that a lack of access to supermarkets and grocery stores in some communities worsens the obesity crisis
“This study identifies the hardest battles in crafting policy to alleviate children in low-income populations being overweight,” Virginia Tech researcher says
Nationwide, 19 awards totaling $36.5 million were given for agriculture and extension to support American farmers growing fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, ornamentals, and nursery crops
Steady improvements to the soil and the drainage system allow University of Delaware researchers the ability to study irrigation and fertigation treatments
“With the world’s population set to reach more than nine billion by 2050, we need to intensify our efforts in breeding new cereals and other food plants with improvements in yield, quality, and disease resistance," professor says