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ABSTRACT Deep litter systems represent low cost alternatives to raise growing-finishing pigs, reducing slurry accumulation, although pig’s thermal comfort may be negatively affected by the heat produced inside the litter. This study compared environmental and performance parameters for...
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This 5-minute lightning talk is about a research project focused on grafting tomato seedlings in Honduras and Guatemala, called "Plántulas de Esperanza" or Seedlings of Hope. Speaking is James Nienhuis of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, during his presentation at the 2016 Horticulture...
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Abstract, Researchgate, 1998 The effect of including a legume in sugarcane forage on milk yield was examined in 12 Holstein * zebu cows. Legumes were distributed in a switch-back design in the following treatments: sugarcane (A), sugarcane + urea (B) and sugarcane + Macroptilium atropurpureum cv....
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Pastos y Forrajes(Pastures and Forages)is a quarterly publication edited by the CubanEstación Experimental de Pastos y Forrajes(Pastures and Forages Research Station)“Indio Hatuey”https://www.ihatuey.cu/ Mission: Disseminate research results, development of technologies and innovation, related to...
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2018-03-13 The purpose of this conference and consultation is to share the results of a value chain and marketing study recently undertaken in Guatemala on chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius). The event will be also an opportunity for cross learning among key institutions working on chaya in Guatemala, Mexico...
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2018-02-20 Organized by Frutas del Mundo Farm in Guatemala and ECHO Latin America/Caribbean Regional Impact Team,this Training Exchange will allow Frutasdel Mundo and ECHO staff to teach and learn from each other grafting techniques for tropical fruit trees, and hold a practicaltraining for nursery workers...
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Some tropical crops contain cyanogenic glycosides, toxic substances that release hydrocyanic acid (HCN; also referred to as cyanide) when cells are crushed. Consuming these plants without cooking them can cause cyanide poisoning, with varying effects depending on cyanide levels and how long a...
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Links for Dr. Chapin COVID-19Videos in Mayan Languages IXIL KAQCHIKEL k'ICHE MAM Q’ANJOB’AL Q'EQCHI TZ’UTUJILEspanol Guatemala is home to some of the poorest communities in the Western hemisphere.Guatemalan children suffer the highest rate of chronic malnutrition in the entire world. A woman in...
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2018-02-22 Green Leafy Vegetables and Powders for Improved Nutrition in Honduras Member Highlight: Elioena Arauz,Artists for Soup, Nicaragua Echoes from our Network: Deep Litter System ECHO Resource Highlight: Green Leafy Vegetables Technical Note Spotlight: "Linking Smallholder Farmers to Markets"
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According to a 2011 study of the prevalence of food insecurity among migrant farmworkersin Georgia, 62.8% did not have enough food. The same study found that the level of food insecurity in this population of migrant and seasonal farmworkers was more than 4 times greater than the general U.S....