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Yunpeng Luo: Leaf phenology may be physiologically regulated by carbon sink-source dynamics & non-structural carbohydrates

In this post Yunpeng Luo, an ecologist at The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow, and Landscape WSL, shares insights from his recent work “Internal physiological drivers of leaf development in trees: Understanding the relationship between non-structural carbohydrates and leaf phenology”. He highlights that plants’ carbon sink-source activities and concentration of non-structural carbohydrates could be the key eco-physiological drivers that influence the plant phenology. Additionally, …

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Lerøy Seafood Group Introduces Chicken By-products as an Ingredient in Fish Feed

In collaboration with their feed supplier EWOS, Lerøy Seafood Group decided to introduce chicken by-products as an ingredient in fish feed. This measure contributes to a lower environmental impact for Norwegian salmon and reduces the carbon footprint of the feed Lerøy uses by up to 16%. This is circular economy in practice. “To achieve our […]

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U.S. vegetable production 2024: Declines in tomatoes, sweet corn, and asparagus, while broccoli and carrots gain in value

The 2024 vegetable production report highlights significant shifts in crop yields, planted and harvested areas, and market values across multiple categories. Many key vegetable crops experienced declines in production, with asparagus down 14%, snap beans down 21%, and sweet corn down 14% from 2023…

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Climate change threatens global cocoa production: New study highlights pollination-based solutions

This Valentine’s Day, millions of pounds worth of chocolate will be exchanged as gifts, but climate change and biodiversity loss imperil future global supplies of this treat. A new research study demonstrates that sustainable agricultural practices that both protect pollinator populations and mitigate climate risks could help secure — and even improve — global cocoa yields.

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Climate change threatens global cocoa production: New study highlights pollination-based solutions

This Valentine’s Day, millions of pounds worth of chocolate will be exchanged as gifts, but climate change and biodiversity loss imperil future global supplies of this treat. A new research study demonstrates that sustainable agricultural practices that both protect pollinator populations and mitigate climate risks could help secure — and even improve — global cocoa yields.

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Buckeye Balls


I am re-sharing this post that I did 15 years ago. This is a good one for Valentine’s Day, especially if you are snowed in like we are!

Why are they called buckeye balls? Because they look just like the nuts of the Ohio Buckeye Tree (Aesculus glabra). Some people just call them “peanut butter balls” which is basically what they are.

All you need to make them are these 4 ingredients:

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-4 cups sifted confectioners sugar (If you prefer them less sweet, use 3 cups)

Line a baking sheet with wax paper (you may need two depending on the size).

In a stand mixer, mix all the ingredients until the mixture is creamy. (You can also do this with your hands).  

Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. (You can experiment with the size you want – some people like them larger, some like them smaller.) Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate for several hours or you can freeze them for 30 minutes. (If you are freezing them, it will be helpful to stick a toothpick in them now)

Hint: I use a small ice-cream scooper to make uniform balls.

In a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water, melt the following (stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat):

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

(You may find that you will need more chocolate. If so, just add more chocolate chips and shortening accordingly).


Remove balls from refrigerator, insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Leave part of the ball uncovered for the buckeye effect. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. The toothpick will leave a hole, use your finger to lightly smooth it over. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. They can also be frozen.

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Only Political Will Can End World Hunger: Food Isn’t Scarce, but Many People Can’t Access It

The urgency of the hunger crisis has prompted 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates to call for “moonshot” technological and agricultural innovations to boost food production, meaning monumental and lofty efforts. However, they largely ignored hunger’s root causes — and the need to confront powerful entities and make courageous political choices.

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