How to Pick Better Pig Feed from Bakery Leftovers
Scientists studied how young pigs digest different types of leftover bakery products to help farmers choose the best feed. They tested four different bakery …
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Special Bacteria Help Tomato Plants Grow Better in Hard Soil
Scientists discovered that two types of helpful bacteria can make tomato plants grow stronger when planted in alkaline soil—the kind that's too hard and …
Read MoreFinding the Right Protein Level for Healthy Growing Sheep
Researchers studied how different amounts of a specific type of protein affect young sheep's growth and health. They fed 44 young sheep four different diets …
Read MoreSpecial Oil Coatings Help Farm Shrimp Grow Stronger and Fight Disease
Scientists tested a new way to boost the health of farmed shrimp by adding tiny particles coated with plant oils to their food. The particles were made from …
Read MoreChicken Gut Bacteria: Sorghum Works as Well as Corn
Researchers studied how different grains and special enzymes affect the bacteria living in chicken stomachs. They raised 1,500 chickens for six weeks, feeding …
Read MoreSome Cows Respond Better to Gas-Reducing Feed Additives
Researchers tested a special feed additive called 3-NOP that helps reduce the amount of methane gas that dairy cows produce. Methane is a greenhouse gas that …
Read MoreBetter Food for Tiny Bugs Helps Them Fight Crop Pests
Scientists discovered that feeding special diets to tiny prey mites makes them healthier and more nutritious for predatory mites used to control crop pests. …
Read MoreSpecial Calcium Supplement Helps Chickens Grow Strong on Less Minerals
Researchers tested whether a special type of calcium called calcium pidolate could help chickens grow normally even when their feed had less calcium and …
Read MoreNew Supplement Cuts Cow Methane by 27% Without Hurting Growth
Scientists tested a new feed additive called 3-NOP in cattle to see if it could reduce methane gas emissions—a major contributor to climate change. They gave …
Read MoreNew Way to Stop Citrus Disease by Weakening Its Insect Carrier
Scientists discovered a promising new approach to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), a devastating disease that destroys citrus trees worldwide. The disease spreads …
Read MoreCan Chestnut Extract Help Chickens Digest Food Better?
Researchers tested whether adding chestnut tannin extract to chicken feed could improve how well the birds digest their food and use fat for energy. They fed …
Read MoreCan a Special Plant Help Lambs Grow Better and Tastier?
Researchers wanted to see if adding a plant called Tithonia diversifolia to lamb feed would help the animals grow better and produce better meat. They fed 20 …
Read MoreWhy Silkworms Make Less Silk on Fake Food
Scientists studied silkworms to understand why they produce less silk when eating artificial diet instead of mulberry leaves. Using advanced lab techniques, …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Feed Makes Healthier Sheep Cheese
Researchers tested whether a special plant called sulla could make sheep cheese healthier and better quality. They fed sheep either fresh sulla or other types …
Read MorePlant Oils May Help Cows Digest Protein Better
Researchers tested whether natural plant oils could help reduce harmful bacteria in cow stomachs that waste protein. They found that oils from oregano, garlic, …
Read MoreSpecial Water Helps Wheat Grow Better and Stronger
Scientists discovered a new way to help wheat plants grow using special water treated with alkaline plasma—a type of energy that changes water at the molecular …
Read MoreNew Plant Feed Boosts Milk Production in Dairy Cows
Researchers tested whether a plant called goji berry branches could replace traditional alfalfa hay in dairy cow feed. They studied 45 cows over 75 days, …
Read MoreWine Byproduct Boosts Sheep Health and Muscle Quality
Researchers tested whether grape pomace—a leftover material from wine production—could improve the health of sheep raised for meat. They fed 18 sheep different …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Waste Helps Goats Grow Better and Healthier
Scientists tested whether a fermented byproduct from Rosa roxburghii fruit (a type of Chinese fruit) could improve the health and meat quality of goats. They …
Read MoreHoneysuckle Plant Powder Helps Goats Grow Bigger and Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding honeysuckle vine powder to goat feed could help the animals grow better and stay healthier. They fed some goats a normal diet …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Lambs Grow Faster and Pollute Less
Scientists tested whether adding freeze-dried beneficial bacteria called Lactobacillus to lambs' food could help them grow better and produce less methane gas …
Read MoreNew Supplement Reduces Cow Gas Without Changing Milk Quality
Researchers tested a special supplement called 3-NOP that helps reduce methane gas from dairy cows. They gave 30 cows this supplement for 9 weeks and compared …
Read MoreSweet Additives Help Young Pigs Grow Better and Stay Healthier
When piglets are separated from their mothers too early, they often get sick and don't grow well. Researchers tested whether two types of artificial …
Read MoreTiny Algae Could Be the Future of Animal Feed and Health
Scientists are exploring how microalgae—tiny organisms that grow in water—could help farm animals stay healthier and grow better. These microscopic plants are …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Boost Chicken Growth and Health Without Antibiotics
Scientists tested a new supplement made from a special type of bacteria called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens F1 to help chickens grow better and stay healthier. …
Read MoreCheaper Bug Food Grows Better Pest Insects for Farming
Scientists found a new recipe for feeding tobacco cutworm caterpillars that costs less money and helps them grow faster and healthier. By swapping soybean …
Read MoreWhat Do Tiny Predatory Mites Eat? A Guide to Natural Pest Control
Scientists studied a tiny predatory mite called Neoseiulus baraki to see what it likes to eat and how well it survives on different foods. They tested whether …
Read MoreNew Antibiotic May Help Cows Produce Less Harmful Gas
Researchers tested whether a common antibiotic called Bacitracin could reduce methane gas produced in cow stomachs. Using lab experiments that mimicked how cow …
Read MoreHow Scientists Are Redesigning Plants for Better Food and Farming
Scientists are using biotechnology—tools that let them change how plants grow and what they contain—to create crops that are better for farming, nutrition, and …
Read MoreHow Benzoic Acid Keeps Pigs Healthy and Farms Sustainable
Benzoic acid is a natural food additive that's becoming increasingly important in pig farming. This review examines how benzoic acid works to improve pig …
Read MorePlant-Based Feed Additives Could Replace Antibiotics in Chicken Farming
Scientists are studying how plant-based compounds could help chickens stay healthy without antibiotics. These natural substances come from plants like herbs …
Read MoreNew Technology Helps Farmers Know Exactly When Potatoes Need Potassium
Researchers developed a smart computer system that can tell farmers whether their potato plants have the right amount of potassium—a nutrient plants need to …
Read MoreTurning Farm Waste Into Healthy Animal Feed
Farmers produce lots of leftover plant material that usually gets thrown away. Scientists are finding ways to transform these agricultural byproducts into …
Read MoreSpecial Selenium Particles Help Fish Grow Healthier and Stronger
Scientists tested whether tiny selenium particles added to fish food could help a type of fish called mrigala grow better and stay healthier. They fed …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Help Farm Animals Grow Bigger and Stronger
Scientists have discovered that the tiny bacteria living in farm animals' stomachs play a huge role in how efficiently animals convert food into body weight …
Read MoreWild Rice's Secret Soil Friends Help It Survive Droughts
Scientists discovered that wild rice has different microscopic helpers in its soil compared to the rice we grow on farms. These tiny organisms help wild rice …
Read MorePlant Oils Help Fish Grow Bigger and Healthier
Scientists tested whether special plant-based oils could help young tilapia fish grow better and stay healthier. They added different amounts of herbal …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Supplement Helps Shrimp Fight Disease and Grow Better
Researchers tested a fermented plant supplement made from Broussonetia papyrifera leaves to see if it could help white shrimp grow better and fight off …
Read MoreSpecial Feed Cuts Cow Burps and Boosts Milk Production
Researchers tested different feed combinations for dairy cows to see if they could reduce methane gas (the burps cows release) while keeping milk production …
Read MoreSeaweed Helps Shrimp Farms Stay Healthier and Cleaner
Scientists discovered that a type of seaweed called Sargassum fusiforme can help shrimp farms stay healthier by removing harmful ammonia from the water. In …
Read MoreFish Waste and Probiotics Could Help Cows Burp Less Methane
Scientists tested whether adding African catfish waste and special bacteria to cow feed could reduce harmful greenhouse gases. They mixed different amounts of …
Read MoreHow Cattle Adapt When Fed Cheaper Protein Alternatives
Researchers studied how beef cattle's digestive systems adapt when farmers replace expensive soybean meal with a cheaper protein substitute called gelatinized …
Read MorePurple Lettuce Gets Healthier With Compost From Food Waste
Researchers in Peru discovered that feeding purple lettuce with compost made from vegetable waste makes the lettuce healthier and more nutritious. They tested …
Read MoreBetter Banana Farming: Timing Fertilizer to Match Plant Needs
Researchers discovered a smarter way to fertilize banana plants by matching when fertilizer releases nutrients with when plants actually need them. Instead of …
Read MoreNew Way to Keep Farm Shrimp Healthy Without Antibiotics
Researchers found a promising way to protect farmed shrimp from a deadly disease without using antibiotics. They created a special water system containing …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Blends Help Sheep Digest Food Better and Reduce Harmful Gas
Scientists tested whether giving sheep special mixtures of helpful bacteria could improve how their stomachs work and reduce methane gas—a major contributor to …
Read MoreWhy Some Chickens Eat Less and Stay Healthy
Scientists studied 650 chickens to understand why some birds can eat less food while staying just as healthy and productive as others. By looking at the …
Read MoreNatural Chicken Feed Additives Boost Growth and Health
Researchers tested two natural supplements added to chicken drinking water to see if they could help broiler chickens grow better and stay healthier. One …
Read MoreSpecial Grafting Helps Cucumbers Handle Too Much Zinc
Scientists discovered that grafting cucumbers onto special rootstocks helps them survive when there's too much or too little zinc in the soil. Zinc is …
Read MoreWhy Bees and Bugs Matter for Food in Ethiopia
A new study shows that insects like bees are incredibly important for growing food in Ethiopia. Researchers looked at 30 years of farming data and found that …
Read MoreSpecial Seed Powder Helps Fish Fight Disease Better
Scientists tested whether a special seed powder from a plant called Zanthoxylum acanthopodium could help young fish grow better and fight off infections. They …
Read MoreSpecial Feed Additives Help Rabbits Stay Healthy in Extreme Heat
When it gets really hot outside, farm rabbits struggle to stay healthy and grow properly. Scientists tested whether adding special ingredients to rabbit food …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Plants Grow Better and Make Healthy Compounds
Scientists discovered that a type of helpful bacteria called Bacillus velezensis can boost the growth of a medicinal plant called Anoectochilus roxburghii. The …
Read MoreTiny Materials Could Help Farms Grow Better Crops Naturally
Scientists are exploring whether super-tiny materials called MXenes and MBenes could help plants grow stronger and healthier without using as many chemicals. …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Chickens Lay Better Eggs and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding oregano oil and special enzymes to chicken feed could improve egg production and chicken health. They studied 288 laying hens …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Chickens Grow Faster and Healthier
Scientists tested whether two natural ingredients—artichoke leaf powder and a colorful compound called astaxanthin—could help chickens grow better and stay …
Read MoreWalnut Shells Help Lambs Digest Food Better
Researchers tested whether adding ground walnut shells to lamb feed could help the animals grow better and digest their food more efficiently. They fed one …
Read MorePorcini Mushrooms May Help Salmon Digest Food Better
Scientists tested whether porcini mushrooms could improve the gut health of farmed Atlantic salmon. Using a special lab model that mimics a salmon's digestive …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Supplement Helps Fish Stay Healthy After Winter
Researchers studied whether a natural supplement made from helpful bacteria could protect fish during harsh winter conditions. They fed grass carp (a type of …
Read MoreThe Best Mix of Color Nutrients for Healthy Farm-Raised Shrimp
Scientists studied how different color-boosting nutrients affect the health and quality of farm-raised shrimp. They tested three types of …
Read MoreSmart Fertilizer Made From Plants Could Help Farms Grow Better
Scientists are studying a new type of fertilizer made from tiny plant fibers called nanocellulose that releases nutrients slowly to crops. Unlike regular …
Read MoreHow Wheat Plants Survive Drought by Growing More Shoots
When wheat plants face dry conditions, they have to make tough choices about which shoots to keep growing. Scientists studied two types of wheat to understand …
Read MorePlant Extract Cuts Cow Burps: Finding the Right Dose
Cows produce methane gas (like burps) during digestion, which wastes food energy and harms the environment. Scientists tested a plant-based extract containing …
Read MoreNatural Supplement Mix Works Like Antibiotics for Piglet Health
Researchers tested whether a natural blend of essential oils, yeast, and a special fiber could help young piglets stay healthy after weaning, similar to how …
Read MoreCommon Fish Parasite Treatment May Harm Fish Gut Health
Scientists studied how a pesticide called trichlorfon—commonly used to kill parasites in fish farms—affects the intestines of largemouth bass. They found that …
Read MoreSpecial Fish Food Additive Helps Tilapia Grow Stronger and Fight Disease
Scientists tested a special blend of acidifiers (natural acids) added to fish food to see if it could help tilapia grow better and stay healthier. Fish that …
Read MoreHow Much Fertilizer Do Blueberries Really Need?
Researchers studied blueberry plants to figure out exactly how much fertilizer they need at different times during the growing season. They tested four …
Read MoreBurned Rice Husks Help Rice Survive Salty Water
When saltwater seeps into farmland near the ocean, it can destroy rice crops and threaten food supplies. Scientists tested whether a special soil additive …
Read MoreWhat Baby Fish Eat Changes How Their Bodies Work
Scientists studied how the food baby rainbow trout eat affects the genes that control how their bodies process sugar and fat. They compared fish that ate …
Read MoreHow Helpful Fungi Team Up to Feed Plants Better
Scientists discovered that certain fungi work together underground to help plants get more nutrients, especially phosphorus—a nutrient plants need to grow. In …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Fish Fight Stress Better
Scientists discovered that a natural substance called quercetin, found in plants, can help fish become more resistant to stress. Researchers tested this …
Read MoreGood Bacteria from Goat Milk Could Help Fish Farms Stay Healthy
Scientists found helpful bacteria living in raw goat milk that could protect fish farms from harmful germs. They tested three types of bacteria and discovered …
Read MoreTiny Zinc Particles Help Chickens Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Scientists tested a new type of super-small zinc particles called nanoparticles to see if they could help farm chickens grow better and live longer. When they …
Read MoreTiny Plastics in Farm Soil Are Hurting Our Food and Environment
Scientists are discovering that tiny pieces of plastic—too small to see without a microscope—are building up in farm soils around the world. These particles …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract Could Replace Antibiotics in Fish Farming
Researchers tested whether a natural plant extract from Bouea macrophylla could protect fish from dangerous bacteria and ammonia poisoning, potentially …
Read MoreHow Special Gut Bacteria Help Farm Animals Stay Healthy
Scientists reviewed research about using probiotics (good bacteria), prebiotics (food for good bacteria), and synbiotics (both together) in pigs and chickens. …
Read MoreTiny Iron Particles Help Basil Seeds Grow Better
Scientists created super-tiny iron particles using plant extracts and tested them on basil seeds to see if they could help plants grow. They soaked basil seeds …
Read MoreLower Protein Diets for Pregnant Pigs: Healthy Babies, Less Pollution
Researchers tested whether pregnant pigs could eat a diet with less protein without harming their babies or their own health. They compared two groups of pigs: …
Read MoreHow Chicken Gut Bacteria Could Mean Healthier Eggs and Meat
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in chicken stomachs play a huge role in keeping birds healthy and producing better eggs and meat. Instead …
Read MoreGrowing Better Tomatoes With Less Fertilizer and Companion Plants
Farmers often use too much nitrogen fertilizer on tomatoes, which actually makes them produce less and taste worse. Scientists wanted to find out if using less …
Read MoreSpraying Strawberries With Silicon Boosts Growth and Nutrition
Researchers found that spraying strawberry plants with a special silicon mixture helps them grow bigger, produce more fruit, and become more nutritious. The …
Read MoreCompost from Food Scraps Helps Cilantro Grow Bigger and Healthier
Scientists tested whether compost made from vegetable waste could help cilantro plants grow better without expensive chemical fertilizers. They grew cilantro …
Read MoreHemp Leaves in Goat Feed May Improve Meat Quality
Researchers tested whether adding hemp leaves to goat feed could improve the quality of goat meat. They fed 15 young goats different diets—some with no hemp …
Read MoreHow Sheep Digest Grass Better With the Right Feed Mix
Scientists studied 72 lambs to understand how their stomachs break down grass and how different feeding strategies affect this process. They discovered that …
Read MoreSpecial Food Additives Help Chickens Reproduce Better
Scientists reviewed research on special ingredients added to chicken feed that help improve reproduction in both male and female birds. These additives include …
Read MoreNew Gut-Friendly Bacteria Found in Sheep Could Replace Antibiotics
Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria called Enterococcus faecalis in healthy sheep that could help animals stay healthy without antibiotics. They …
Read MoreWater Plant Extract Helps Fish Grow Stronger and Fight Disease
Scientists tested whether an extract from a water plant called Hydrilla verticillata could help a type of fish called Labeo rohita grow better and resist …
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