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Fall Foods

In A Dark Year For Agriculture, Pumpkins (Mostly) Glow

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While most crops suffered under the intense heat of this summer’s drought, some farms throughout the Midwest and the South have reported booming pumpkin crops.

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Alt Farming

Drought And Heat? Some Farmers Try Hydroponics

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Hydroponics involves growing plants without dirt. Plants receive nutrients from water solutions that drip directly into the root system.

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Feedback Loop

Farmers And Superweeds Mired In Arms Race, Study Finds

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According a recent study, herbicide use has increased by 527 million pounds since herbicide resistant GMOs first hit the scene in 1996.

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Itching And Scratching

Controversy Simmers Over Allergies And GM Food

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Over the last 18 years, GM food has become quite common in the U.S. During that same period, a growing number of children have developed allergies to food.

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Tasty Dips

Kids In The Kitchen: Feather Dip

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Heather and Felix join forces to make the Feather Dip, a cheesy salsa dip.

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Heather Tallman

Heather Tallman is a food writer. Her goal is to create fast, fresh, and family-friendly meals.

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Hold The Meds

Dr. Drew Ramsey, Part 2: Good Mood Foods For Focus And Calm

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Eggs give you focus. Yogurt calms anxiety. Salmon feeds your brain. Dr. Drew Ramsey gives dietary tips for promoting mental health and wellbeing.

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Annie Corrigan

Annie Corrigan is an announcer and producer for Earth Eats and WFIU Public Radio.

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Deep Fried Deliciousness

Acorn Squash Tempura

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Here's a local and seasonal spin on a traditional Japanese dish. Local acorn squash and local beer make this tempura especially Indiana.

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Chef Daniel Orr

Chef Daniel Orr is the owner of FARMbloomington and the author of several cookbooks.

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Good For Your

5 Questions About Superfoods

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What superfoods should I be eating? Are they more nutrient-rich when eaten raw or cooked? What makes them so super anyway? Your questions answered!

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Earth Eats Staff

Earth Eats Staff Earth Eats is a weekly podcast, public radio program and blog bringing you the freshest news and recipes inspired by local food and sustainable agriculture.

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