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"The Bean Book: 100 Recipes for Cooking with All Kinds of Beans" by Steve Sando, with Julia Newberry, is a comprehensive guide to cooking with beans. The book includes a list of 50 bean varieties and master recipes for cooking beans in different ways. The recipes have a Mexican and Italian influence, as well as dishes from other sources. The book also features a variety of desserts. Overall, this book is a helpful resource for anyone interested in cooking with beans. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores maximizing legume nutrient uptake in cover crops, emphasizing the challenge for Virginia corn farmers to synchronize planting schedules due to differing flowering times, with ongoing research aiming to identify early-blooming species for optimal nitrogen accumulation.

The article discusses that researchers at the University of Georgia ensure that peanuts stay plentiful and powerful. Topics discussed include Georgia produces more peanuts than any other state in the nation and is home to some of the best peanut researchers on the planet; and Scientists at the University of Georgia (UGA) are integral to the production of peanuts in the state, which produces about 50% of the U.S. peanut supply.

The article discusses how legumes can fit into cover crop mixes, according to Gerald Smith, Texas A&M University (TAMU) Regents Fellow at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Overton. Topics include conditions where sweet clover performs best, variation of options for cover crops, and benefits of summer legumes planted in late spring.

The article offers information related to the increased popularity of pulse-based ingredients. Topics discussed include reasons for the popularity of pulses that include its extremely versatile, nutritious property that can be used in everything from soup staples to baked goods, popularity of whole pulses in burritos, soups and chilis, and need for food product developers to enhance formulation efforts due to availability of an extensive range of pulse ingredients.

After cereals, leguminosae are the second worldwide food crops and, in a future scenario involving the high increase of the population, they will play an important role in human nutrition since they are a rich source of proteins at low cost. Considering the needs of the modern consumers that require foods characterized by high ease of use and good sensorial quality, pre-cooked legume-based burger have been formulated, produced and characterized, from a chemical and nutritional points of view. A consumers test evaluation was also carried out and the obtained results highlight a good level of consumer's appreciation, with scores higher than 6.5 for all the parameters considered, with differences that were linked to the consumers age. Moreover, the proposed legume-based burgers were characterized by fatty acid and amino acid profile fulfilling both the established nutritional requirements and the recent dietary guidelines. Finally, the mean fiber content of the legume-based burger was of 6.4% as to meet the requirements for 'high fiber content' nutritional claim. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El artículo discurre sobre la importancia de las legumbres en ocasión del Año Internacional de las Legumbres en 2016 de las Naciones Unidas. El autor comenta sobre los beneficios nutricionales de las legumbres y describe su relación con la seguridad alimentaria. También se considera el rol de las legumbres en el ciclo de nitrógeno en la agricultura.

The article focuses on food security in Africa through the use of extrusion technology (ET), especially for legumes and cereals. It discusses advantages of ET such as enhanced digestibility, deteriorative enzymes' inactivation and of natural toxicants' destruction. It mentions that products based on cereals and legumes can be produced using low-cost extrusion equipment and ET can help in sustainability. It highlights that research efforts due to ET can help in reduction of poverty.

The article provides information on studies related to health benefits of nuts and legumes. One study found that almonds, Brazil nuts, among others were associated with better diet and lower body weight measures. Another study discovered that a daily serving of hazelnuts reduced the risk of chronic heart disease (CHD). Furthermore, a study demonstrated that macadamia nuts decreased lipid or lipoprotein cardiovascular disease (CVD) factors.

A crop of chickpeas requires one to two irrigations whereas wheat requires four to five irrigations. Input costs and market prices indicate that pulses offer profit margins of 40-50pc while none of the major crops grown in the country is as benevolent. Pulse crops need only three irrigations while rice grows in standing water and maize requires 12 to 14 irrigations. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that cotton crops in Alabama were suffered by the cotton blue disease (CBD) virus as of May 2018. It mentions need for keeping cotton fields and surrounding areas weed-free especially legume and malvaceae weeds including pigweed and sida. It also mentions about spraying of aphids on cotton and observation of mild leaf crumpling symptoms in cotton variety trials.

A breakthrough by scientists has raised the likelihood of farmers one day being able to grow nitrogen-fixing cereal crops. Such a development could have enormous global potential for raising crop yields in nutrient-poor soils and reducing chemical fertiliser use. See also: How N-fixing breakthrough will slash fertiliser use. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on improving pulse crop performance by farmers. It informs on rotational benefits of pulses in lowering inputs while providing a break crop; the statement of Processors and Growers Research Organisation's (PGRO) principal technical officer, Becky Howard on preventing crop diseases; and the impact of drilling on crop yields.

The article reports on the rise of prices of gram and pulses despite of allowing import of 50,000 tonnes of gram pulse, which was approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to control its prices in the local market.

The article offers information on various types of beans including amarillo grown by the company, Johnny's Selected Seeds, bison by the company Siegers Seed Co., and momentum by Syngenta AG.

The article reports on the farmer cereals, pulses, forage and vegetable seed crops, runs 1,000 Romney breeding ewes and finishes 8,000 lambs annually on the Canterbury Plains of New Zealand's South Island. It mentions lower altitude coastal area gets under way a couple of weeks earlier than we do up here at Valetta, so those farmers lower down and growing early varieties of grass seed got onto their cereals.

The article relates how farmer Rob Allan earned money out of wildlife at the 800 hectares (ha) Upton Estate in Warwickshire, England, as 11% of the farm's annual income is secured by environmental stewardship. The farm constitutes 11ha of bird food, 20ha of wildflowers and 20 ha of legumes. Marek Nowakowski of the Wildlife Farming Co. has been helping Allan by conducting trials at Upton for some years. Allan says there is far less financial risk with habitat production than with crop production.

The article reports on an improvement in pulse prices in Great Britain due to weakening pound against the U.S. dollar. Alan Wymer at Saxon Agriculture said edible beans trade to the Middle East in dollars, as a result prices in Britain improve purely on currency movements. Wymer warned that farmers should be wary of mild weather which may lead to stock deterioration.

The article offers strategies for farmers on how to maintain nutrient levels while keeping expenses at a minimum. Soil fertility specialist Charles Mitchell suggests several strategies, such as soil testing and the technology supporting soil testing, using legumes as a cover crop and using poultry litter as nutrients. He also recommends growers to pay attention to the soil test results and to where the calibration was done.

The article reports on a recommendation from the American Dietetic Association on fiber supplements. A daily intake of 25 to 30 grams of dietary is recommended for healthy adults, while children older than 2 years of age should consume a daily intake of dietary fiber equal to their age plus 5 grams. Among the sources of dietary fiber are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and beans.

The article offers information on Arachis glabrata, considered to be the best perennial warm-weather legume in the Southern states of the U.S. The perennial peanut is reported to be well adapted to the lower South, where its nutritional quality, persistence and broad use are making it a staple pasturage and hay crop at a fraction of alfalfa's cost. It is forecasted that the perennial peanut's net profit exceeds $500 per annually with demand for hay exceeding production.

The article discusses the adoption of new farming strategies as a way of coping up with the increasing prices of nitrogen fertilizers in the U.S. Experts advise farmers to assess the stocking rate on pastures. Ray Smith suggests the planting of winter legumes because they fix nitrogen from the air. Moreover, adding clover and other forage legumes in the pasture systems will also help control the cost of nitrogen fertilizers.

The article presents information on the Horticultural Development Council-funded Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) trials in Great Britain. Adding adjuvants to post-emergence Basagran bentazone herbicide applications in spring beans could enable growers to save money without irreparably damaging weed control levels, according to PGRO trials. The trials also states that reduced rates of Basagran plus oil are less damaging to the crop than full-rate Basagran alone.

Reports on the importance of learning how to grow and manage legumes in order to counter the high fertilizer prices in the U.S. Use of natural gas in the production of nitrogen fertilizer; Contribution of the transportation costs from mining sites of fertilizer to the farm price increases; Ability of legumes to offset high fertilizer prices because they extract nitrogen from the air.

Reports on the need of pulse growers for additional herbicide choices in Great Britain. Potential loss of the approval for herbicides by pulse growers; Introduction of herbicides by the Processors' and Growers' Research Organisation (PGRO); Effort of the PGRO in exploring options for herbicides. INSET: Post-emergence for Skirmish.

The article presents information on strategies for growing peanuts. Dallas Hartzog, Auburn University Extension agronomist, said that if someone is growing peanuts where they haven't been grown before, they will need to inoculate. According to him peanuts are legumes and phosphorus fertilizer would not lead to an increase in yield.

The article reports that molybdenum can be key component of sound soybean production system. In legume plants, molybdenum also allows atmospheric nitrogen gas to be fixed by rhizobia and thus legumes don't require nitrogen fertilizers. In cases where producers don't want to foot the bill for liming, molybdenum application can make a difference in a crop. In another study, when molybdenum was applied to seed planted in a 5.5 pH there was a 15-or 16- bushel yield increase. Molybdenum is required for the soybean plant to utilize atmospheric nitrogen.

Suggests that oestrogen compounds found in some legumes are nature's way of smoothing the transition into old age. Results from a study of a Japanese women who moved to the United States; Menopause as the biggest growth market for drug companies; Comments from Dr. Graham Kelly.

The article reports that the pulse growing industry denied the possibility of a seed supply shortage following the decision of the British government to include peas and beans on the list of ecological focus areas (EFA). Topics discussed include Wherry & Sons, a plant breeder and pulse specialist, support for the inclusion of nitrogen-fixing crops such as field beans and peas in the EFA and the EFA as a way to meet the common agricultural policy (CAP) greening requirements in England.

The article reports on the 29 percent increase in the expected winter bean harvest for 2014, according to data published by crop specialist Wherry and Sons. It acknowledges how wet autumn conditions in 2012 contributed to reduced winter bean crops in the said year. Topics explored also include the popularity of winter beans due to their low input costs and strong export demand, expected yields from crops that were sown in October and November 2013, and the use of cultural weed control methods.

The article discusses the author's experiences as a farmer in Great Britain as of October 11, 2013. It highlights developments related to the close of the 2013 harvest including ways for determining beans' moisture content. The author relates his father's coming home from the hospital after staying there the whole of summer.

The article reports on a study which found that consumption of legumes is associated with improvements in glycemic control and coronary heart disease risk scores.

The article reports that new guidance has been issued for winter bean drilling rates in Great Britain, following the completion of plant population trials by Wherry & Sons. The trials concluded that as plant density increases, higher yields are achieved. Based on the results of the trials, the recommended plant population for winter beans is about 46 to 52 stems per square meter.

The article offers information on the major research grant offered to several doctors including Michael Udvardi, Rujin Chen and Kiran Mysore by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). It states that the aim of the research is to enhance the understanding of the symbiotic relationship in legumes which is essential for sustainable agriculture. The research also focuses on how fungi can help in improving the phosphorus uptake by forming a symbiotic association with the plant root.

The article reveals that winter bean crops are facing high disease pressure and poor pod set in 2012. According to Becky Ward, principal technical officer of Procesors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO), the very low numbers of pods set on many of winter bean crops in Great Britain in 2012 are due to a combination of factors, both seasonal and agronomic.

The article discusses a British research which reveals the benefits that home-grown legumes, such as peas and beans, could bring to pig production. According to the study, the performance of growing and finishing pigs is no different from when animals are fed a diet based on high protein soya bean meal. The study also finds that there was a strong trend for home-grown legumes to improve daily livestock gain, despite the fact feed intake was lower for some.

The article reports in the breakthrough made by scientists in understanding the nitrogen-fixation process in legumes, which could lead to nitrogen-fixing in wheat ad other crops.

The article presents tips on how farmers can maintain the nitrogen levels in tree crops. Reseeding annual legume cover crops is a good way to keep the nitrogen levels up. The accumulated biomass can deliver consistent amount of nitrogen all year round. The reseeding of cover crops is suitable only for no-till or non-cultivated orchards.

The article focuses on the optimism of the Processors and Growers Research Organization on the growth of demand for pulse crops despite the competition in Great Britain.

The article presents information on three new bean varieties with export potential on the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) pulse Recommended List in Great Britain for 2010. The newly recommended varieties are winter bean, spring bean and field peas. According to principal technical officer Steve Belcher, a useful premium could be offered by the export potential of such varieties to growers. He added that all three are pale hilum and pale-skinned varieties, suggesting they will be ideal for the human consumption export market.

The article reports that August 31, 2010 has been set as the use-up period for any remaining stocks of Bravo 500 with the MAPP number 10518.

The author talks about Legume Link, a national series of trials on 35 sites carried out to monitor the effectiveness of a blend of 10 legumes combined with four grasses with appropriate inoculants added at drilling funded by the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). He says he has previously written about the significance of fertility-building legumes in stockless organic systems. He notes that the tests are being monitored to assess how the various species complement each other.

The article evaluates several legumes from Archer Daniels Midland Co., Monsanto, SK Food International.

The article offers tips from Southern soil fertility experts in the U.S. It suggests that one should conduct a soil testing program and reduce volatilization losses through urease inhibitors. It also recommends the use of legumes and poultry litter. Moreover, it asserts that one should inquire best management practices regarding the application of poultry litter from ones local Extension office.

The article reports that concern is growing over the 2008 pulse crops as planted areas fall and processors' stocks dwindle in Great Britain. As well as competition from combinable crops, which look profitable again, some bigger pea groups have cut their acreages after several tough seasons. The British Edible Pulse Association fears that the planted area of peas and beans could shrink by 40% this 2008 season.

The article offers updates on the performance of two bean varieties in Great Britain. The good news for bean growers is that the "breakthrough" varieties, winter type Wizard and spring-sown Fuego, have maintained their performance over two seasons, one very dry the other very wet, said NIAB's Simon Kightley.