App helps dairy farmers milk profits during volatile times
(Phys.org)—A free mobile app developed by Penn State researchers can help dairy farmers plow through financial planning by helping them track feed costs and income.
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Sep 12, 2012
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Bitter tastes quickly turn milk chocolate fans sour
Dark chocolate lovers can handle a wider range of bitter tastes before rejection compared to milk chocolate fans, according to Penn State food scientists.
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Aug 30, 2012
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Preparation of anti-tumor nanoparticles using tiger milk mushroom
Tapping into the power of natural ingredients for safer treatment is the next frontier in the battle against cancer. A recent breakthrough from Hong Kong Polytechnic University uses tiger milk mushroom to prepare anti-tumor ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 7, 2012
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Dominant deer hinds choose the best food
Deer hinds (Cervus elaphus) have a hierarchical organisation system: the oldest and largest hold the most dominant positions. Therefore, a nutrient rich diet benefits the more dominant hinds, who have preferential access ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 20, 2012
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Dairy researchers identify bacterial spoilers in milk
Our days of crying over spoiled milk could be over, thanks to Cornell food scientists.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 18, 2012
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High levels of iron in water may hurt dairy products
(Phys.org) -- Cows are thirsty and with good reason — they need to drink nearly 30 gallons of water a day to produce milk and stay healthy. That water needs to be high quality because much of the ingested water becomes ...
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Jul 13, 2012
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Got milk? Climate change means stressed cows in southern US may have less
"Cows are happy in parts of Northern California and not in Florida" is a good way to sum up the findings of new research from the University of Washington, said Yoram Bauman, best known as the "stand-up economist."
Ecology
Jul 11, 2012
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Study suggests poor mothers favor daughters
Poor mothers will invest more resources in daughters, who stand a greater chance of increasing their status through marriage than do sons, suggests a study in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology.
Social Sciences
Jun 21, 2012
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Treating mastitis in dairy cattle with vitamin D
A natural remedy that delays and reduces the severity of mastitis infection in dairy cattle is being investigated by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Plants & Animals
Jun 19, 2012
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Expansions in dairy industry lead to surplus, lows for milk prices
One source of income for Pennsylvania dairy farmers has hit its lowest point in three years, according to a dairy market expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
Economics & Business
Jun 14, 2012
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