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Wild Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Lepidota) Identification And Management In Pastures, Jacob Hadfield, Taun Beddes, Michael Caron, Corey Ransom

All Current Publications

Wild licorice, also known as American licorice, is a perennial legume native to North America, commonly found in the western United States. Wild licorice reproduces rapidly through seeds and rhizomes, leading to large infestations, particularly in pastures. The low preference of livestock for wild licorice results in overgrazing of other plant species, leaving them at a competitive disadvantage, further promoting the spread of wild licorice and contributing to pasture infestations. This fact sheet reviews the identification and management of wild licorice in pastures.

The New American Farmer – Extension Engagement With Urban Agriculture And Food Systems, Margaux S. C. Robinson, Kc V. Cunningham, Jeffery A. Young, Nicole D. Breazeale, Kenneth R. Jones, Julie N. Zimmerman

Journal of Extension

Extension’s evolving role in urban food production will require intensive reflexivity and ongoing collaboration. Extension educators around the country have already made progress in engaging with both the social and horticultural sides of urban agriculture. Designed appropriately, urban food systems hold the potential for healthy food access, community and environmental resilience, and economic prosperity (Rangarajan & Riordan 2019). Moving forward, we offer recommendations for Extension staff to apply within their institutions and beyond. Specifically, we urge Extension to prioritize the following: 1) mediate the rural/urban dichotomy, 2) tackle structural and institutional power dynamics, and 3) intensify strategies for community resilience.

Promoting Equity: Embracing Food Justice In The Transformation Of The Food Systems For Bipoc Communities, Frank Yeboah Adusei

Journal of Extension

The food justice movement addresses systemic food inequities impacting BIPOC communities, rooted in civil rights and environmental justice movements. It advocates for fair access to culturally relevant food, combating food deserts, and promoting food sovereignty. Recognizing intersectionality, it emphasizes collaboration to dismantle systemic barriers. This study aims to understand BIPOC communities' challenges and effective strategies, stressing the importance of collaborative efforts for lasting systemic change. Extension professionals face challenges but can contribute through equity-focused strategies, community engagement, and partnerships, advancing food justice and fostering inclusive food systems.

The 1996 Excavations Along The Northern Hill At Tel Mikhal (Tel Michal) (Pp. 1–19), Amir Gorzalczany

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Excavations on the Northern Hill at Tel Mikhal revealed rich finds, in stark contrast with the poorly preserved and scant architectural remains. The earliest settlement here dates to prehistoric times, continuing into the Middle Bronze Age, when a ceramic industry operated at the site. In the Iron Age, settlement was sporadic, and mainly winepresses were unearthed. Toward the end of the Persian period, the area functioned as an industrial area for pottery production and a metal industry, as well as an area for storage and commerce. In the Hellenistic period, the site was also used for industry and storage. No …

Impact Of Particle Size On Physical And Functional Characteristics Of Baby Corn Powder, Ubaida Akbar, Prasad Rasane, Md Sabir Ahmed Mondol, Jyoti Singh, Vikas Nanda, Hasan Kiliçgün, Sawinder Kaur

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study’s objective is to explore the influence of particle size on the characteristics and functionalities of baby corn powder. In food product development and application, particle properties are crucial. Sieve analysis using a series of standardized sieves determined the particle size distribution, ranging from >500 µm to 53 µm. The particles exhibited stability, with an average size of 208.8 nm, a polydispersity index of 0.133, and a zeta potential of –20 mV. Bulk density (BD) and true density (TD) showed an inverse relationship with particle size, with BD ranging from 0.552 to 0.238 gcm–3 for particle sizes >500 to …

Mapping Of Qtls Associated With Frost Tolerance In Olive (Olea Europaea L.), Öznur Çeti̇n, Nurengi̇n Mete, Handan Ölmez, Hati̇ce Gülen

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The olive (Olea europaea L.) is widely distributed due to its high adaptability to different environmental conditions. However,in recent years, sudden extreme temperature decreases and frost damage have caused significant yield and quality losses in some regions.This situation has led to the development of varieties with high frost tolerance, suitable for regions where cold damage may occur.It takes many years to develop varieties using classical breeding methods in olives. Therefore, early selection should be made usingbiotechnological methods. Markers about any trait provide a great advantage, especially in plant species with a very long juvenile sterilityperiod, as they allow for a …

Chemical Composition And Larvicidal Toxicity Of Ricinus Communis L. (Euphorbiaceae) Extracts Against Larvae Of Thaumetopoea Pityocampa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), Memi̇ş Kesdek, Şaban Kordali, Selçuk Küçükaydin

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, the toxicities of extracts obtained from the seeds and leaves of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) (Euphorbiaceae) plant against five larval stages of the pine processionary moth (PPM) (Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae)) were investigated under laboratory conditions. Petroleum ether, acetone, and methanol extracts were prepared at various concentrations (0.25, 0.5, and 1 mg/mL) and sprayed on each larval stage. Each test was performed with three replications and two repetitions. Sterile water + ethanol was used as a negative control and the commercial chemical Kormilin 25 WP (25% diflubenzuron) was used as a positive …

A Genome-Wide Association Study To Detect Candidate Genes Controlling Iron And Manganese Accumulation In Walnut (Juglans Regia L.), Özge Doğanay, Erdal Orman, Bülent Yağmur, Muhammed Bahatti̇n Tanyolaç, Duygu Ateş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The walnut is one of the important low-glycemic sources of vegetable protein that benefit human health. Iron (Fe) and Manganese (Mn) are two of the walnut’s important nutritional components. This study aimed to identify single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers associated with the concentrations of Mn and Fe in walnut kernels and the genetic variation in these concentrations. The population was evaluated for two different years using 154 walnut genotypes and genotyping was performed with 16,473 SNP markers. A genome-wide association study was performed on 154 genotypes. A total of five and 15 SNPs were identified in different walnut genotypes, which were …

Phytochemical Analysis And In Vitro And In Vivo Pharmacological Activities Of Cordia Myxa Extracts, Tatheer Fatima, Mirza Imran Shahzad, Adnan Noor Shah, Zhang Yi, Bushra Gillani, Iqra Hussain, Adina Gillani, Zeli̇ha Çi̇ftçi̇, Marcello Locatelli, Ashraf Atef Hatamleh, Munirah Abdullah Al-Dosary

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Cordia myxa is found in tropical regions of Pakistan, where it is commonly known as lasura. This study aimed to assess the preliminary results of phytochemical analysis and the pharmacological activities of C. myxa. After pulverizing the fresh plant, extracts were prepared using different solvents, including aqueous, methanol, ethanol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, and n-hexane extracts. These extracts were examined for total phenolic contents using standard biochemical tests and high performance liquid chromatography with a photodiode array. In further evaluations, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, hen’s egg test on chorioallantoic membrane (HETCAM) assay, antipyretic, antiinflammatory, and antidiabetic activities were monitored. Using ferric reducing …

Bioactive Content And Antioxidant Capacity Of Some Plants And Fruits Grown In Türkiye, Gülay Özkan, Fatma Betül Sakarya, Bayram Yurt, Elwira Sieniawska, Yakup Yapar, Esra Çapanoğlu Güven

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Recently, some edible plants and fruits have undergone extensive research to identify potential health effects arising from their valuable nutritional and bioactive properties. The present study aims to investigate the phenolic compounds of nine edible plants and fruits throughout the gastrointestinal digestion model by comparing their total content and antioxidant activity. Of the species studied, Eremurus spectabilis and Gundelia tournefortii had the lowest total phenolic content, whereas Prunus armeniaca showed the highest value of 1026 ± 164 mg GAE/100 g. Except for Prunus armeniaca , the total phenolic contents of all samples were increased following gastric digestion, while the total …

Exploring Genetic Diversity: The Inheritance Of Protein And Mineral Contents In Dwarf Common Beans, Ercan Ceyhan, Ayşegül Korkmaz, Amjad Ali̇, Serdar Karadaş, Mustafa Harmankaya, Duran Şi̇mşek, Tolga Karaköy

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Beans are a vital plant-based protein, containing essential minerals that are necessary for human health. Their protein and mineral compositions vary due to factors including cultivar or variety, growth conditions, and processing methods. Global deficiencies in protein and minerals necessitate fortification, supplementation, and dietary diversification. The present study focuses on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivars, aiming to understand their genetic variation and inheritance of protein and mineral contents. Five dwarf common bean cultivars (Lida, Beyzade, Ribera, Albeni, and Garrafol) were used in a full-diallel hybridization method and the experiment was conducted in Konya, Türkiye. The diallel analysis assessed both general …

Nutritional And Microbiological Properties Of Cheese With Dried Elderberry And Red Grape Pomace, Andreea Dodan, Romina Alina Marc, Crina Carmen Mureşan, Carmen Rodica Pop, Delia Michiu, Miuța Rafila Filip, Roxana Nicoleta Rațu, Florina Stoica, Ioana Cristina Crivei, Alina Narcisa Postolache, Melinda Kovacs, Rodica Maria Sima, Mircea Valentin Muntean

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study aimed to explore the use of grape byproducts such as red grape pomace and elderberry, in the form of bioactive powders to obtain three-month old cheese assortments. Grape pomace powder (GPP) and elderberry fruit powder (EFP) contain antioxidant components such as phenols, anthocyanins and flavonoids, and compounds characterized by high bioactivity. This study investigated not only the potential of incorporating different percentages (1%, 2%, and 3%) of GPP and EFP in cheese, to increase its nutritional value, but also the changes that occur during the 2 months of ripening. The results indicated that the incorporation of GPP and …

Transcriptome And Metabolome Analysis Of Low-Temperature Storage On Fruit Quality Deterioration Of Mangoes, Hanqing Cong, Ting Huo, Xinran Huang, Yeyuan Chen, Yibo Bai, Haiyan Luo, Xiaona Fu, Rongxiang Wang, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Tanweer Ahmad, Pingyin Guan, Mohsin Bashir, Muhammad Asif, Fei Qiao

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Mango, a typical respiratory climacteric fruit, is susceptible to a short shelf life and quality deterioration during postharvest ripening. Although low temperature can prolong the storage time significantly, its effects on fruit quality have yet to be elucidated. Through a combination of transcriptome and metabolome analyses, this study aimed to elucidate the effects of low-temperature storage on the biosynthesis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), flavonoids, sucrose, and the degradation of organic acids in mango. Carbohydrate-related metabolism maintained high activity when stored at 13 °C by upregulating the expression of certain gene members in the neutral invertase (NI), sucrose phosphate synthase …

Understanding The Role Of Thermal Stress In Modulating Growth, Yield, And Quality Attributes Of Tomato At Two Locations, Muhammad Uzair, Rabia Kalsoom, Kotb A. Attia, Irfan Ali, Tanveer Hussain, Asmaa M. Abushady, Haider Ali, Sajid Fiaz, Saima Jameel, Muhammad Usman Hameed, Rashid Iqbal, Muhammad Ramzan Khan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Tomato is a well-recognized and extensively cultivated crop on a global scale. However, the development of tomato varieties is hindered by adverse environments, limited genetic diversity, and low rates of seed setting. In this study, we evaluated 21 genotypes at two different locations in Pakistan. We analyzed morphological traits including vine length, days to 50% flowering, days to fruit setting initiation, number of clusters per plant (NCP), and number of flowers per cluster (NFC); yield-related traits such as fruit setting percentage per cluster, fruit setting percentage per plant, number of marketable fruits per plant (NMFP), marketable fruit yield per plant …

Agronomic Performance Of Fenugreek Genotypes Grown Under Various Sowing And Nitrogen Rates In A Highland Environment, Furkan Çoban, Hakan Özer

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Fenugreek is an important medicinal plant used in food, medicine, and other industries. In recent years, there has been increased interest in the fenugreek plant, with increased support given for fenugreek in Türkiye. However, there is a need for sound recommendations on agronomic practices such as variety selection, plant density, and fertilization due to local differences in the climate and soil structure. This research was conducted to determine the yield and some agricultural characteristics of two fenugreek genotypes (Turkish and Iranian) grown under different nitrogen (N) (0, 20, 40, 60, and 80 kg ha–1) and sowing (20, 40, and 60 …

An Intensified Cereal Push-Pull System Reduces Pest Infestation And Confers Yield Advantages In High-Value Vegetables, Frank Chidawanyika, Evanson R. Omuse, Lavender O. Agutu, Jimmy O. Pittchar, Dickens Nyagol, Zeyaur R. Khan

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Crop diversification is associated with ecosystem services that can improve yield. We integrated tomatoes and kales within the cereal push-pull technology (PPT), to form the vegetable integrated push-pull (VIPP), and explored the influence of these cropping systems on pest and disease management, and subsequent yield of the vegetables. Aphids and diamondback moths (DBM), the major pests in kale production, together with grasshoppers were consistently lower in the VIPP plots. Low incidences and damage by leafminers, whiteflies and fruitflies on tomatoes were observed in VIPP plots compared to plots of tomato intercropped with maize (control). The severity of black rot and …

Test Of Strategies For Production And Harvest Of Edible Roots From Hydroponic Plants, Mariam Yaslem Albreiki

Theses

Hydroponic plant cultivation is becoming increasingly popular in the UAE, especially for leafy greens and fruit vegetables. By the end of the growing cycle, the roots of hydroponic plants are usually treated as crop residues, even though roots of several species are potentially edible and could be processed into food or nutraceuticals. Root crops like sweet potato or carrot might even be grown in hydroponic systems for the primary purpose of producing edible fibrous or tuberous roots. However, the use of hydroponic systems for the production of root biomass is not yet common, and most farmers strive to produce plants …

Evaluating The Performance Of Broccoli (Brassica Oleracea Var. Italica) In The Sandponics System Using Brackish Water With Biochar And Compost, Gabriel Oyebode

Theses and Dissertations

Some of the most pronounced effects of climate change on agricultural output include the depletion of freshwater resources and heightened salinization of arable land, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, adversely affecting crop yields. Many economic vegetable crops including members of the brassica family are sensitive to salt-stress. The use of organic soil amendments such as biochar and compost as complimentary nutrient sources in the sandponics system can improve the performance of crops. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of organic amendment on the growth performance and yield of broccoli and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under brackish …

Lead Fishing-Net Weights From The ‘Fisherman’S Grave,’ Akhziv (Hebrew, Pp. 9*–17*; English Summary, Pp. 242–243), Jacob Sharvit

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Some 73 lead fishing-net weights were found within a milk bowl in a Late Bronze Age II grave in the eastern Akhziv burial ground. Fishing nets, and the lead weights attached to them, are one of the earliest forms of fishing equipment, and have been used by Mediterranean fishermen for thousands of years. Thus, identifying and dating the weights is particularly difficult. The find of the lead weights in a sealed archaeological context in the Akhziv grave is especially important, because here they can be identified and dated, and a typological database can be constructed. Based on a comparison between …

Failure Of The Farm Bill Process In 2023—A Perspective From Social Media Activity, Roman Keeney, Nicole Olynk Widmar, Austin Berenda

Department of Agricultural Economics Faculty Publications

In September 2023, the current farm bill was allowed to expire. This marked the fourth consecutive farm bill to see its authorization lapse before replacement legislation was signed into law. The failure in 2023 is notable as significant trade and covid shocks revealed needed reforms in farm and food safety nets. We develop a unique online and social media dataset and metrics to examine 2023 online activity to understand drivers of online farm bill discussion and implications for the future of the traditional farm bill political coalition. These findings echo the increasing concern about future farm bills amid a broadening …

An Early Bronze Age Tomb Of The ‘Common People’(?) In The ‘En Esur (‘Ein Asawir) Cemetery (Pp. 85–112), Amir Gorzalczany, Jacob Sharvit

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Within the boundaries of the ancient cemeteries associated with the protohistoric settlement of ‘En Esur, another tomb (T80), dated to EB IB–EB II, was discovered. A close examination of the burial gifts reveals a notable regionalism, in contrast with the imported and luxurygoodsdiscovered in other tombs in the ‘En Esur cemeteries. The local nature of the finds and lack of prestige items, as well as the anthropological analysis of the interred, might suggest that a less-affluent group of people was buried here.

Bridging Taste And Health: The Role Of Machine Learning In Consumer Food Selection, Saroj Adhikari, Brandon R. Mcfadden

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Faculty Publications and Presentations

Navigating the modern food landscape is complex, often leading consumers to make suboptimal dietary choices due to information, time constraints, and psychological vulnerabilities. Machine learning (ML) presents a promising solution to enhance the contemporary grocery shopping experience by providing personalized dietary recommendations tailored to individual preferences and characteristics. Traditional methods of dietary guidance cannot account for nuanced consumer characteristics and preferences. In contrast, ML algorithms can incorporate specific information about individuals and continuously adapt to provide personalized recommendations, considering factors like historical eating habits, socio-demographics, nutritional requirements, etc. This paper explores the potential value of ML in enhancing personalized dietary …

Early Bronze Age Fauna From Tel Lod, Edward F. Maher Maher

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The excavations at Tel Lod yielded a small zooarchaeological assemblage, primarily dating to Early Bronze Age IB (Strata VII–IV); the material from the latest occupation (Strata III–II) dates to late EB IB or the EB IB/EB II transition. The fauna of both phases is dominated by domestic stock, comprising sheep, goats, cattle and pigs, which were used both for primary products, such as meat, and secondary products, such as dairy, wool, hair, traction and for breeding. Wild animals, such as boar, gazelle, deer and hare, were also occasionally exploited.

Growing South Dakota (Winter 2025), College Of Agriculture, Food And Environmental Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

[Page] 2 Native Plant Initiative on a mission
[Page] 4 Gees give back
[Page] 7 Christensen named assistant dean
[Page] 8 Fennell honored in plant biology
[Page] 9 New ag communication faculty
[Page] 10 SDSU Extension awards
[Page] 12 Veterinary medicine class welcomed
[Page] 13 Coulter honored
[Page] 14 National beef award winners
[Page] 15 Department celebrates 100 years
[Page] 16 Southeast Research Farm growing
[Page] 18 Saving the flock
[Page] 22 Energize conference inspires
[Page] 24 BeefSD helping producers
[Page] 25 SDSU Extension retirements
[Page] 26 New food safety testing service
[Page] 27 Bringing back bison
[Page] 28 Jackrabbits …

Kinetics Of Protein And Amino Acids, S. Y. Liu, M. Toghyani, S. P. Macelline, P. H. Selle

Proceedings of the Arkansas Nutrition Conference

Protein and amino acid nutrition is key to poultry growth and sustainability, with synchrony between glucose and amino acid availability being critical for efficient feed conversion. While non-bound amino acids (NBAA) are rapidly absorbed and increasingly used to reduce crude protein levels, their fast uptake may disrupt amino acid balance and reduce nutrient utilization compared to protein-bound amino acids. Future research should redefine amino acid requirements in low-CP diets, explore the metabolic fate of NBAA, and investigate how protein sources affect gut microbiota and host metabolism.

Perspectives On Using Fats And Oils In Poultry Production, Brian J. Kerr

Proceedings of the Arkansas Nutrition Conference

These proceedings describe lipid composition of fats and oils and outline fatty acid quality measurements. In addition, fat and oil energy composition and digestibility are presented. Finally, these proceedings describe ways to enhance lipid digestibility with emulsifiers and preventing lipid peroxidation with antioxidants.

Sustainable And Profitable Broiler Nutrition, Sergio R. Fernandez

Proceedings of the Arkansas Nutrition Conference

These proceedings accompany a presentation on optimizing protein nutrition of broilers while minimizing environmental impacts of nitrogen excretion. The continual advancement of muscle development in modern broilers requires constant alignment of amino acid needs. These proceedings outline the importance and progression of feed grade amino acid supplementation in broiler nutrition.

Net Energy: The Precision Path To Sustainability, P. Srichana, A. C. Tay-Zar, M. Wongphatcharachai, C. Chanseyha

Proceedings of the Arkansas Nutrition Conference

Adaptation of the net energy system in broiler diets will increase least cost formulation flexibility. These proceedings outline a net energy system developed and implemented in practice. In addition to lower carbon and nitrogen inputs in dietary formulation, the net energy system reduced feed costs.

Nebline, January/February 2025

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

2024 Extension Highlights

4-H Engaged 34,177 Youth

Nebraska Extension’s Strategic Direction

Reflflection, Growth and Whole-Person Wellness for 2025. Emily Gratopp

Recipe of the Month: Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup, Emily Gratopp

Extension’s 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Begins Soon

Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month

Upcoming Green Industry Conferences

ProHort Lawn and Landscape Update

2025 Pesticide Applicator Trainings

Crop Production Clinics

Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women

At Ag Literacy Festival, Students Learn How Agriculture Impacts Their Daily Lives

Managing Hard Water, Becky Schuerman

Don’t Let Fungus Gnats Bug You and Your Plants, Kait Chapman

2025 Lincoln …

Effect Of Ph And Iron Chelate On The Growth Of Basil And Soybean In Soilless Media, Christian Baker, Bruce Bugbee

Nutrients

Iron (Fe) deficiencies are common in alkaline root zones and can cause chlorosis and reduce growth. The most common approach to prevent deficiency is using synthetic chelates that keep iron in solution at high pH. Here we report the effects of pH and chelate type on the development of chlorosis and biomass in soybeans and basil. We grew the plants at a pH ranging from 6.0-7.8. Fe was chelated with either a less expensive EDTA chelate or a more expensive EDDHA chelate. There was no significant difference between chelates at pH 6.0 in either soybeans or basil. In soybeans, there …