Functional and efficient: Why vertical farming is being embraced by many farmers today

(Natural News) The vertical farming system, a relatively new method of planting crops, is proving that it’s not always where, but also how you plant your crops, that lets you increase your yield. A vertical farming system breaks away from many of the conventions of traditional farming. This is most evident in how crops are… … Read more

Babies are less likely to develop a milk allergy when they drink milk from cows fed a natural diet

(Natural News) Infants who have an allergic reaction to cow’s milk can benefit from those that were fed with an organic diet that is rich in retinoic acid (RA), according to researchers. The study, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, looked the interaction between two components of cow’s milk – the vitamin A metabolite RA and the… … Read more

Cows supplement their diet with leaves from trees such as ash, alder, willow: Scientists evaluate their nutrition

(Natural News) Feeding cattle isn’t just about grass: Trees also play a part in providing nourishment, according to a study published in the journal Agroforestry Systems. There is a caveat to this process, however – the amount of nutrition it gives is heavily reliant on factors such as tree species, soil type, and season. Researchers from the Louis… … Read more

Blue wave fizzles… Republicans keep the Senate; celebrity Democrat candidates in near-universal failure

(Natural News) Huge points from the mid-term elections that took place tonight: Republicans not only defended their majority in the U.S. Senate; they flipped several seats to the GOP and expanded their Senate majority. This matters because the U.S. Senate confirms all judicial and Supreme Court appointments. Democrats have seized control of the House of… … Read more

Same “mom” trying to take away gun rights also promoted toxic cancer-causing glyphosate herbicide in children’s breakfast cereals

(Natural News) It’s a mother’s instinct to protect her children, to nurture and care for them. Why would a self-ascribed “mom” go on a crusade to take away the right of mothers and fathers to protect their children? Why would this heroic mom want to restrict the family’s ability to protect the ones they love?… … Read more

Apple extracts increase the excretion of cholesterol by an impressive 35% in healthy people

(Natural News) If you suffer from high cholesterol, there are a lot of ways you can bring your levels down. For example, you might already know that you can stop eating fried foods, quit smoking, lose some weight, and become more physically active. However, one thing you might not already be doing that can make… … Read more

From OCD to depression to anxiety, learn how inositol can prevent many mental health disorders

(Natural News) Having a clean bill of health doesn’t just mean that a person is physically fit. It also includes whether his mental health is in check, which is something that a lot of people don’t regularly think about, and an issue that affects over three in four employees in the U.S., according to a recent… … Read more

Votes are being switched and others not counted in several states as turnout is heavy in many districts

(Natural News) Thanks to a range of causes, election officials in a number of states have begun reporting problems and other issues with voting and vote-tallying machines as lines at polling stations that are much longer than they they normally are during midterm elections are forming across the country. In South Carolina, for example, voters… … Read more

A guide to planting fruit trees in poor-quality soil

(Natural News) Growing your own food is an essential skill when living off-grid, building your own homestead, or even when bugging out. In this endeavor, one of the things you must consider is the type of soil where you will grow your produce. Choosing the best ground for planting is crucial to the survival of whatever plant or tree you… … Read more