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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “mushrooms”
Mushrooms are having their moment in the spotlight. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The global mushroom market size is expected to grow by $18.78 billion between 2020 and 2025 according to a new report. One of the key factors driving growth in the mushroom market is the medicinal values associated with mushrooms. Mushrooms are considered a superfood, are high in antioxidants, …
(USDA/ARS) — A simple, portable test that can detect the deadliest of the mushroom poisons in minutes has been developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues. Eating toxic mushrooms causes more than 100 deaths a year, globally, and leaves thousands of people in need of urgent medical assistance. Amanitin is the class of mushroom toxins that cause …
If you would like to try a different type of gardening, try growing a delicacy like a mushroom. Cathy Isom tells you about some of the best edible mushrooms you can grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing your own edible mushrooms may seem difficult, even for an experienced gardener. However, it’s not that strange …
If you are looking to ear a bit of money, Cathy Isom gives you a list of the easiest mushrooms for growing at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Mushroom farming is growing in popularity because people are really starting to appreciate the delicate flavor differences in the varieties of mushrooms. You have many options when it …
Cathy Isom explains to us why mushrooms own the month of September. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Mushroom Month National Mushroom Month is celebrated each year throughout the month of September. During this time, the USDA takes advantage of the opportunity to educate people on the versatility mushrooms offer, including health benefits. The Mushroom Capital of …
A new report by USDA Forest Service researchers provides science-based information to help decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote the sustainable harvest of non-timber forest products. The Assessment of Nontimber Forest Products in the United States Under Changing Conditions synthesizes the best available science for managing non-timber forest resources in the U.S. “Many private landowners harvest non-timber products to generate income from …
Cathy Isom has some tips on finding an absolutely beautiful mushroom that’s also good to eat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the most spectacular wild mushrooms is the Chicken of the Woods. Usually found from late summer into early fall – nature lovers find this polypore easy to spot because of its impressive …
Cathy Isom lets us know how mushrooms are an easy, vitamin-packed food you can grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the easiest “grow it yourself” foods is the mushroom. There are several varieties, in fact, that can be grown at home. And why not? They are packed with B vitamins and …
Foraging for food has been around since the beginning of time. Cathy Isom tells us about some mushrooms that can be harvested from the wild. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing up you may recall being told, don’t eat the mushrooms from the ground! They’re poison. They’ll kill you. Or, something like that. But you’ll be happy …
Cathy Isom explores the healthiest way to eat a mushroom. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to mushrooms they can be consumed either cooked, or raw, depending on your preference. However, a study done by Spanish researchers shows that cooking mushrooms in the microwave, or grilling them, are the best processes to maintain …
