Food and Educational Resources

Corn Allergy and Intolerance Information

Corn Derivatives List - November 2023

Corn Allergen List - Corn Derivatives - November 2017

A basic list of potential corn derivatives to avoid.

#food #foodlist #cornderivatives #list #ingredients #shopping #howto #tools #corntamination


Corn-Free Foods (& Products) List - October 2023

Corn-Free Foods & Products List - July 2014

A list of potentially safe products for those who experience reactions to corn and/or corn derivatives.

This isn't an up-to-date list but can be used as a guideline. For more up to date information and suggestions, you can join the large corn allergy/intolerance facebook support group.

#food #foodlist #cornderivatives #list #ingredients #shopping #howto #tools #corntamination


Corn by Lindsey, Becky and Wallace, Christine

Infant Reflux, March 28, 2019

Quote: Often we see moms asking if corn could be a problem for their little ones… So what do you do if you think, or know, your little one has an issue with corn? What formula, foods, and products are safest? I’m going to try to list all the things I use here.

#blog #resource #baby #child #lo #infant #howto #cornallergy #cornallergyexperience


Don’t Panic: A Beginners’ Guide to Corn Allergy

The Corn Allergy Girl, August 15, 2013

A well thought out guide for navigating a recently discovered corn allergy/intolerance.

#blog #resource #howto #cornallergy #cornallergyexperience


Corn Allergy 101: Welcome to the Corn-Free Life! by Corn Allergy Girl July 2013

Quote: Almost everyone who is new to corn allergies and avoiding corn finds themselves overwhelmed. We’ve tried to compile some information for you to read at your leisure.

#blog #howto #resource #CAG #cornallergy #cornallergyexperience


Canadian Corn-Free Foods List - September 2013

Quote: We've expanded to Canada!  We have a wonderful woman working on our Corn-Free List for Canadian products.

#blog #foodlist #canada #shopping #howto #food


Where’s the Corn in Foods? by Corn Allergy Girl

Explanations of where the corn is for a large selection of products with references.

#resource #food #derivatives #CAG #blog


Where’s the Corn in Medical Supplies and Equipment? by Corn Allergy Girl

Quote: I know it is difficult to prioritize something that has not happened yet when you’re trying to find safe food to eat, but PLEASE do your research and try to assemble a care plan BEFORE you have an emergency. Figuring this stuff out when you’re actually in the ER is really difficult and it’s easy to miss things.

#resource #medical #hospital #doctor #dentist #CAG #blog


Emergency Room Document (Text Only) by Corn Allergy Girl

Text only version of the CAG Emergency Room Document.

#ER #emergencyroom #hospital #CAG


Corn-sensitive? Food-sensitive? What happens if you have to go into hospital? by Rose, M

Pure Health Clinic, April 3, 2020

Another example of hospital documentation.

Quote: If you end up going into hospital and you have sensitivities, especially to corn, it pays to have some people ready to advocate for you with doctors and to have an information document ready to hand them. It’s not a nice thought and I found it rather depressing to create one – although it did show me how much better I am now than I was! – but it’s best to get one done.

To help, here is an example for you based on mine...

#ER #emergencyroom #hospital #resource


Chemurgy and Allergens [Products with corn] by vowelsoup

Chemurgy is the making of industrial products from crops and crop by-products. Exploring hidden dangers of allergic reactions, from industrial, household items and medications.

My blog posts consist of lists of products that contain allergens, they are not complete lists, they should only be used as samples of hidden, or less known places allergens can hide.

#blog #cornallergy #chemicals #cornchemicals #cornproducts


The Corn and Multiple Allergy Protocol by Unknown

Questions to ask food producers, etc.

#sprayfree #produce #questions #wineries #prebiotics #probiotics #vitamins #supplements #honey #vegetables #fruit #processors #meat #butchers


Corn-Free Diet from University of Rochester Medical Center

URMC Pediatric info on corn free diet.

#tips #livingwithacornallergy #corninproducts #website


Welcome to the All of Us Research Hub (accessed 2024)

The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program is building one of the largest biomedical data resources of its kind. The All of Us Research Hub stores health data from a diverse group of participants from across the United States.

Public Data Browser Link

At the time of this viewing, comparing sesame to corn, there are more corn allergy sufferers than sesame.

Corn - Serum: 0.28% of participants

Sesame - Serum: 0.22%  of participants

*You may be able to sign up to be one of the participants. For info and how to sign up: Research Program Link.

#research #medicalresearch #cornallergy #corn #foodallergies #data #top9


Allergy Basics

Food Allergy 101: Food Allergy Testing Basics by FARE

FARE, July 5, 2023

Quote: The goal of this webinar is to discuss and define the current guidelines for allergy testing, the limitations of the current guidelines, and how innovation can improve our current diagnostics.

#resource #testing #allergytesting #fare #webinar


Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan by FARE (accessed 2024)

Quote: FARE's Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan…outlines recommended treatment in case of an allergic reaction, is signed by a physician and includes emergency contact information.

Keep your plan in a place where others can find it, and make sure you and others understand what to do in case of an emergency. 

#resource #allergies #foodallergies #posters #documents #tools #resource #education #school


Toolkit for Food Allergies in the Classroom by FARE (accessed 2024)

Quote: Resources to help teachers and other educators create and maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.

#resource #allergies #foodallergies #posters #tools #resource #education #school


Keeping Students Safe and Included by FARE (accessed 2024)

Quote: Food Allergies: Keeping Students Safe and Included is an online training course designed to help school staff and administrators become better prepared to manage students with food allergies and respond to food allergy emergencies. Take this course to learn more about managing food allergies in schools and how to best protect and keep students included.

Course Objectives:

#resource #allergies #foodallergies #class #tools #resource #education #school


The Rights of Individuals with Food Allergy-Related Disabilities Under the ADA by Lynch, William


FARE, December 2, 2014


Quote: This presentation explores the rights of individuals with food allergy-related disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In particular, the presentation discusses recent decisions such as the Lesley University voluntary settlement (for which the presenter, William Lynch, was lead attorney) and guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice in higher education, child care, and in restaurant settings.


#resource #allergies #foodallergies #webinar #tools #resource #education #childcare #restaurant #ada

Food Finding Resources

Some corn allergy friendly items may be found through the following resources:

(I am not affiliated with any of these links. These come from personal experience and recommendations from others.)


Fresh Food

Local Farm Markets Organization - Find a real local farmer's market, roadside stand, or farm stand near you!

US Farmer's Markets and Farm Stands

#food #resource #foodfinding #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit


Local Harvest

Quote: LocalHarvest connects people looking for good food with the farmers who produce it. Our directory lists over 40,000 family farms and farmers markets, along with restaurants and grocery stores that feature local food.

#resource #food #foodfinding #vegetables #fruit


Eat Wild

Quote: Eatwild's Directory of Farms lists more than 1,400 pasture-based farms, with more farms being added each week. It is the most comprehensive list in the United States and Canada for grass-fed or pastured meat and dairy products, including: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, Goat, Elk, Venison, Yak, Chickens, Ducks, Rabbits, Turkeys, Eggs, Milk, Cheeses, and more!

#resource #food #reference #grassfed #pastureraised


Regenerative Farmers of America

Quote: Looking for Regenerative Farms near you?

Note: Map of US regenerative farms

#food #resource #findingfood #farm #farmersmarket #regenerative #farming #veg #fruit #meat


PickYourOwn.org - Find a pick-your-own farm near you! Then learn to can and freeze! 

Quote: Find a pick your own farm near you! This website provides local listings of pick your own (also called U-pick or PYO) farms in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other countries.

#food #resource #foodresource #findingfood #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit #pyo #upick


Fresh Food Connect 501(c)(3)

Quote: Mission: To grow a more local and resilient food system by connecting gardeners with their communities.

#food #foodresource #findingfood #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit


Food is Free Project

Quote: The Food is Free Project is a worldwide movement of people growing and sharing food freely. We encourage connecting with your neighbors by planting a front yard garden or sharing your harvest with a #foodisfree table.  How to start a Food is Free Project in your area (pdf download)

#food #foodresource #findingfood #garden #communitygarden #foodbank #vegetables #fruit #foodisfree


Food is Free Washington 501(c)(3)

Quote: Our mission is to provide, and enhance equitable access to, healthy, locally produced food, at no cost, to those who need it, in the State of Washington.

#food #foodresource #findingfood #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit #WA


Eat Local First Collaborative

Quote: The Eat Local First Collaborative is made up of regional partner organizations from around the state that are working together to facilitate connections between consumers and farm/food businesses across Washington through one easy-to-use platform.

#food #foodresource #findingfood #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit #products #CSA #WA


Farmish

Quote: Direct from the Farm

The Marketplace App for Local Food and Farms

Buy and sell homegrown produce, backyard chicken eggs, honey, plants, trees, garden supplies, and more.

#food #resource #findingfood #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit #products


GrownBy

Quote: Shop your local farms. At least 98% of your purchase goes back to the farm.

#food #resource #findingfood #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit #products


SimplyLocal - Farms & Ranches (Android)

SimplyLocal - Farms & Ranches (Apple)

Quote: Discover a world of local farms, ranches, and artisanal products at your fingertips with the SimplyLocal app.

Supporting over 40,000 verified farms and ranches across the USA.

SimplyLocal makes it easier than ever to find and connect with local food sources and artisanal products.

#food #resource #findingfood #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit #products


Barn2Door

Find in-season produce, other foods, and products that are corn allergy/intolerance friendly.

#food #foodresource #findingfood #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit #products


Etsy

Find in-season produce, other foods, and products that are corn allergy/intolerance friendly.

#food #foodresource #findingfood #farmersmarket #farmstand #vegetables #fruit #products


Seasonal Food Guide and Real Food Encyclopedia by Food Print

Find what foods are in season near you and learn how likely they are to have been sprayed. Also, learn about each item, how to shop for it, and tips on cooking.

#resource #foodfinding #tool #food #pesticides #howto


Foraging: The Ultimate Guide to Wild Food by Halbkat, Cindy and Orr, Eric

A good resource on foraging and wild food with book recommendations and other important tips.

#foraging #food #wildfood #resource #garden #tools #website


Farm to School

Quote: National Farm to School Network is an information, advocacy and networking hub for communities working to bring local food sourcing and food and agriculture education into school systems and early care and education environments.

#resource #foodfinding #education #schools #farms #localfood #eatlocal


Online Meat, Fish, and Grocery Resources

Alaska Gold Seafood

Quote: Based in Sitka, Alaska, we’re a fishermen-owned co-op with a serious taste for tradition. We produce the finest wild salmon, halibut, black cod, rockfish, and more. Small Boats. Independent Fishermen. Co-op Values.

#food #resource #findingfood #market #fish #seafood


Azure Standard

Quote: Azure Standard is a family owned and independent company dedicated to providing carefully chosen, affordable organic, natural and non-GMO groceries, health, household and garden products. In fact, we have over 12,000 options to meet the needs of health-minded households.

#food #resource #findingfood #market #grocerystore #supermarket #products #healthfood


Giambri’s

Quote: From Belgian chocolate to pure cane sugar, we source the best ingredients possible!

Note: Giambri’s hard candy is the most tolerated.

#food #resource #findingfood #candy


Northstar Bison

Quote: Nourishment As Nature Intended. Welcome to Food as Medicine.

If it doesn't deeply nourish & respect land, animals, and people, we aren't interested. It has to be a 'Win' for all, or it simply isn't an option. Our focus is to produce the most holistically nourishing foods on the planet and that requires.

Note: The beef is less tolerated.

#food #resource #grassfed #bison #protein


Sitka Salmon Shares

Quote: Laser-focused on sourcing the best fish from sustainable small-boat fishermen and shortening the supply chain between the fisherman and the consumer, we started a company that delivers the best Alaska seafood — carefully processed, packaged, and shipped right here in the USA, to households across the country so they can enjoy the best possible culinary experience with the best possible seafood.

#food #resource #findingfood #market #fish #seafood


Thrive Market

Quote: Your Online, Healthy Grocery Store. Thrive Market is proud to carry thousands of premium products—from 100% non-GMO food to cruelty-free beauty to plant-powered cleaning and more. We deliver to every zip code in the lower 48 states, and each order is carefully packed and shipped from our warehouses.

#food #resource #findingfood #market #grocerystore #supermarket #products #healthfood


Vitacost

Quote: We Value Wellness For Everyone. We're more than just a website - we’re a way of life!

At Vitacost.com, we believe in health for all, no matter who or where you are. That’s at the heart of our commitment to provide the very best natural, organic and eco-friendly products at the very best prices, with the best service to boot.

#food #resource #findingfood #market #grocerystore #supermarket #products #healthfood


Grocery Store and Restaurant Foods

Fig: Food Scanner and Discovery App

Fig is an app that shows you possible products you can eat. It's a promising work in progress that will help you navigate grocery stores and restaurants. If you find products that contain your allergens/intolerances you are able to contact the Fig team to have them updated. It is still on you to do your homework and contact food producers to ensure your unsafe foods aren't in their products.

#resource #food #app #reference #usewithcaution


Full List of Grocers / Produce Farms Selling Apeel-Coated Produce by Jacqueline

Deep Roots at Home, July 17, 2024

Quote: The following list accurately reflects the policies and disclosures of grocery retailers and growers on selling produce treated with Apeel’s Edipeel and Organipeel food coatings.

To date, Apeel has only been commercially applied on apples, cucumbers, avocados, asparagus, limes, lemons, grapefruits, mandarins, mangoes, and oranges. The majority of grocery store produce is not treated with Apeel but may contain natural or synthetic waxes.

#resource #foodfinding #tool #food #foodlabels #ingredients #apeel #edipeel #orgainpeel #grocerystore #supermarket #market


Food-Info by Stichting Food-Info, Starovičová, Martina, Netherlands

Quote: Our multilingual site will provide you background information about: foods, food components, how foods are made (food production), food ingredients, E-numbers (additives), food safety.

#resource #foodlabels #enumbers #ingredients #UK #netherlands


Open Food Facts - World by Gigandet, Stéphane

Quote: Open Food Facts is a food products database made by everyone, for everyone. You can use it to make better food choices, and as it is open data, anyone can re-use it for any purpose.

#resource #foodfinding #tool #food #foodlabels #ingredients


Halloween

Teal Pumpkin Project Map by FARE

Quote: This interactive map allows families to find other houses in their neighborhood that are participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project. Adding your home address or street to this map lets people know you will have non-food treats available and allows you to connect with other homes in your area helping create a safer and more inclusive Halloween.

#halloween #tealpumpkinproject #FARE #foodallergies

Food and Medicine Labeling, Reporting, Laws

Tools to learn about ingredients in food and medicine

DailyMed (*see below)

A tool to look up what's in medications/drugs.

#resource #tool #meds #ingredients #drugs #derivatives


*Inconsistent excipient listings in DailyMed: implications for drug safety by Laurence Kinsella, Jill Brook, Michelle Briest, Mike J Brook

Naunyn-Schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology, April 2, 2024

Quote: Excipients, or inactive ingredients, are a frequent cause of medication intolerance and allergy. Patients and clinicians concerned about medication allergies and sensitivities rely on the U.S. National Library of Medicine's DailyMed for accurate lists of excipients…

The Structured Product Labeling data file provided by the drug manufacturer contained internal inconsistencies of excipients in 39% of the formulations examined…

Patients with allergies and excipient sensitivity should be aware of these discrepancies and consult multiple sections of the label to identify potential allergy-inducing inactive ingredients.

#research #meds #dailymed #inconsistencies #ingredients #fillers #excipients #pharmacy #pharmacist #clinician #doctor #cornallergy #allergies #foodallergies


Food Additives by Han, James, Accessed 2023

Quote: Useful information and resources to help people know more about food additives in their daily diet

#resource #food #additives


Food-Info by Stichting Food-Info, Starovičová, Martina, Netherlands, Accessed 2023

Quote: Our multilingual site will provide you background information about: foods, food components, how foods are made (food production), food ingredients, E-numbers (additives), food safety.

#resource #foodlabels #enumbers #ingredients #UK #netherlands


Open Food Facts - World by Gigandet, Stéphane, Accessed 2023

Quote: Open Food Facts is a food products database made by everyone, for everyone. You can use it to make better food choices, and as it is open data, anyone can re-use it for any purpose.

#resource #foodfinding #tool #food #foodlabels #ingredients


eCFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Chapter 1, Subtitle B, Accessed 2023

Food and Drugs-Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services-Food for Human Consumption

US Code of Regulations on Food for Human Consumption including labeling

#regulations #eCFR #foodlabel #laws


CFR - Title 21 - Food and Drugs, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Part 184 - Direct Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe [GRAS], Accessed 2023

FDA Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS

#CFR #GRAS #FDA #foodlabel #food #derivatives


Excipients in Anesthesia Medications by Burbridge, Mark A. MD; Jaffe, Richard A. MD, PhD. May 2019

Quote: Medications used in anesthesiology contain both pharmacologically active compounds and additional additives that are usually regarded as being pharmacologically inactive. These additives, called excipients, serve diverse functions. Despite being labeled inert, excipients are not necessarily benign substances. Anesthesiologists should have a clear understanding of their chemical properties and the potential for adverse reactions. This report catalogs the excipients found in drugs commonly used in anesthesiology, provides a brief description of their function, and documents examples from the literature regarding their adverse effects.

#resource #meds #excipients


Pharmaguddu, Accessed 2023

A source of information on how pharmaceuticals are produced and made.

#resource #pharmaceuticals #meds #howitsmade


Allergen Nomenclature, Accessed 2023

WHO/IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee

Quote: This website is the official site for the systematic allergen nomenclature that is approved by the World Health Organization and International Union of Immunological Societies (WHO/IUIS) Allergen Nomenclature Sub-committee. No other form or system of allergen nomenclature is recognized by the WHO or the IUIS. Adherence to the systematic allergen nomenclature is required by all peer-reviewed scientific journals in the field of allergy and immunology.

#resource #maizeallergy #cornallergy #allergens #crossreactive


Allergen Bureau Resources for Australia and New Zealand, Accessed 2024

Quote: You can find all the key Allergen Bureau best practice guidance resources, designed to help you approach allergen management and labelling in a consistent manner, right here.

Note: The Unexpected Allergens in Food 2022 includes risks of hidden corn

Quote: Unexpected Allergens in Food provides the food industry with a list of foods, ingredients and raw materials that may unexpectedly contain allergens. It also provides food business operators (FBOs) with questions that they can ask their suppliers to support their allergen risk review process.

#resource #Australia #NewZealand #foodallergies #labeling #corn #cornallergy


Reporting Adverse Reactions/Problems with Food and Medicine

FDA Food/Product Adverse Reaction Reporting, Accessed 2023

To report adverse reactions or other problems with FDA-regulated products, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for the state in which you reside.

#FDA #adversereaction #reporting #allergies


Report a problem with a medicine or medical device from GOV.UK, Accessed 2023

Quote: Report a suspected problem (‘adverse incident’) with a medicine or medical device.

Note: For UK with links to Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

#resource #reporting #medicine #UK

How-to Resource Links

The National Center for Home Food Preservation

The National Center for Home Food Preservation is your source for current research-based recommendations for most methods of home food preservation. The Center was established with funding from the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (CSREES-USDA) to address food safety concerns for those who practice and teach home food preservation and processing methods.

#howto #website #canning #dehydrating #fermenting #freezing #curing


The Hobbit's Guide to Eating with Food Allergies by Kelly, Diana 2019-present

Quote: Those of us with food allergies often struggle to find tasty, safe, fun food that we can easily make and share with others. This page is a place to find recipes & examples of safe eating for seven square meals a day (or however many you can manage) that are free of peanuts, tree nuts, corn, shellfish, soy, gluten (including oats), dairy, honey, sorghum, cherries, and xanthan gum, and all of their derivatives.

Eating with food allergies can be a bit of an adventure, but what’s an adventure without any dragons? My hope is to make the adventure a little safer and easier for everyone.

#blog #howto #resource #recipes #food #cornallergy


Mensch.chef by Mannu, Tomaso 2019-present

Quote: Not Just Plant Based Recipes. Transform your kitchen into a hub of creativity, sustainability and holistic lifestyle.

#blog #howto #resource #recipes #food #vegan


The Loopy Whisk by Cermelj, Katarina 2016-present

Quote: …I managed to develop allergy friendly recipes that are basically indistinguishable from their “regular” equivalents (and, importantly, that are also incredibly easy to make). And I share them all with you, right here!...

#blog #howto #resource #recipes #food


Allergen Free Cuisine 2014-present

Quote: Cooking well while avoiding wheat, dairy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, soy and and all other beans, peas, lentils, corn and yeast.

#blog #howto #resource #recipes #food #cornallergy


Corn Free Recipes by MacGregor, Amanda

Amanda and Joe, 2013-Present

Quote: Corn is in everything, making this allergy very hard to manage. Some ingredients to avoid are easy to identify, such as cornstarch and corn syrup, but corn is also hidden in many other ingredients without corn in the name, like baking powder, dextrose, maltodextrin, and much, much more…

#blog #cornallergy #cornallergyexperience #howto #recipes


Surviving the Food Allergy Apocalypse 2012-present

Denise and Mary Kate's allergy friendly recipe blog. Recipes for food, personal care, and cleaning products and product reviews.

#blog #howto #resource #recipes #food #personalcare #cleaning #cornallergy


Gluten Free Em by Kennedy, Em, 2012-2021

Quote: What is the gluten free diet? What are multiple food allergies? Find out that and more right here! Multiple food allergy safe recipes including corn free, legume free, nut free, egg free, dairy free, citrus free, annatto free, carrageenan free, and more!

#blog #cornallergy #cornallergyexperience #howto #recipes


The Purposeful Pantry by Baldwin, Darcy, Accessed 2024

Dehydrating, Canning, Food Storage

Quote: Make food storage and preservation easy with these dehydrating, canning, and food storage recipes and tips to save you time, money, and space.

#resource #howto #dehydrating #canning #storage #food #processing #recipes


Cookbooks and Home Economics from The Internet Archive 1475-2024

Free access to cookbooks from history (1475) to current times.

Quote: The Cookbook and Home Economics Collection includes books from the Young Research Library Department of Special Collections at UCLA, The Bancroft Library at The University of California, Berkeley, and the Prelinger Library. These fascinating books take us back to an America in the early decades of the 20th century covering topics on cookery, textiles, family and home, budgeting, domestic sciences, and many other delightful topics.

#resource #howto #cookbooks #recipes #history #food


Homestead.org, Accessed 2023

Quote: Free Homesteading Library with over 700 Homesteading Articles from the Original Homestead.org

#howto #website #homesteading #library #resource


The Backpacking Chef by Young, Robert, Accessed 2023

Dehydrated Food

Quote: DIY Backpacking Food that's Homemade & Delicious.

#resource #howto #dehydrating #food #processing #recipes


DIY box fan filters – Corsi-Rosenthal box

CleanAirCrew, Accessed 2024

Quote: Also known as a Corsi-Rosenthal box, this DIY method of building your own air filter with MERV13 furnace filters and a box fan are an easy and cost-effective way to help clear indoor air from airborne virus particles, wildfire smoke, pollen, dust, and more!

If you can seal a box, you can build one (or 100!) of these!

#resource #howto #filter #airfilter #corsirosenthalbox #smoke #allergens


Veterans to Farmers, Accessed 2023

Quote: The mission of Veterans to Farmers is to train veterans in agricultural systems, technologies and business operations for a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.

Veterans to Farmers offers an opportunity for our men and women who have sacrificed so much to be our protectors. We offer a way to recover, to learn, and to move forward by becoming our providers, contributing to the solution of our food insecure nation.

#resource #farming #education #veterans


Reddit

A place to find answers to all types of questions or ask questions you can't find answers for. Literally anything.

#howto #website #reddit #library #resource


YouTube

A place to find how-to videos on just about anything.

#howto #website #youtube #library #resource

Information from the Corn Industry

About Biolefin [Shrink Wrap]

The Happy Goat Soapery, Accessed 2024

Quote: Biolefin is an Oxo-biodegradable plastic: a degradable plastic in which the degradation results from the action of naturally occurring microorganisms…Biolefin Shrink Wrap is made from corn, cassava, and other crops, obtained by microbial fermentation and extraction to obtain lactic acid, which is then refined, dehydrated and oligomerized, pyrolyzed and polymerized.

#article #web #shrinkwrap #cornproduct #plastic #biodegradable


Global Protein Products, Inc, Accessed 2024

Quote: Global Protein Products, Inc. (GPP) is a zein protein coatings company. Zein protein is the storage protein in corn kernels. It has excellent film-forming and thermoplastic characteristics… We produce and sell ground-breaking zein-based products:

#website #corn #zein #protein #coatings #products #food #USfoodsystem #agriculture #grocery #supermarket #plastic #paper


Top Four Medical and Pharmaceutical Uses for Corn

Nebraska Corn Board, Accessed 2024

Quote: Corn is a versatile crop that finds numerous applications as food, fuel and feed. However, corn also has important uses in medicine. While health care may not immediately come to mind when people think of common corn uses, the plant plays a significant role in many medical applications.

#website #corngrowers #cornboard #agriculture #education #reference #medical #pharmaceutical #meds #iv #saline #sanitizer #soap #citricacid #lacticacid #cornstarch #ethanol #dextrose #cancer #derivatives #zein


What Are The Side Effects Of Hydrolyzed Corn Protein? by ETprotein R&D Team

ETprotein, Accessed 2024

Quote: Hydrolyzed corn protein is a common ingredient found in various food products, often used as a flavor enhancer or to boost the protein content. While it offers certain benefits, like any other food additive, it may also come with potential side effects… 

In conclusion, while hydrolyzed corn protein is generally safe for most people, it can cause side effects in those with corn allergies, MSG sensitivity, or gluten intolerance. It’s important to be aware of these potential issues and to read food labels carefully, especially if you have known sensitivities or dietary restrictions.

#website #cornderivative #hydrolyzedcornprotein #msg #protein #cornallergy #celiac #resource


Corn in the Classroom from Missouri Corn

Accessed 2023

Quote: “Corn in the Classroom” educational materials include three easy lesson plans designed to educate students on the importance of corn and the role it plays in our everyday lives. A PowerPoint, “Make Your Own Corn Plastic” activity sheet, “Finding Corn in Your Home” activity sheet, “Corn in the Classroom” activity book and “Corn Facts for Teachers” are also available to enhance these lessons or can be used as stand-alone educational tools.

Many Uses of Corn Poster (png)

Corn in the Classroom (YouTube video)

#website #corngrowers #agriculture #education #reference #poster #infographic #video


10 Things Made with Corn by Flammini, Diego from Farm.com

Accessed 2023

List of 10 uses of corn, including tires and drywall

#corn #cornlist #usesofcorn


Corn It's Everything from The Iowa Corn Growers Association

Accessed 2023

Quote: What happens to all that corn grown by Iowa farmers? Much of the corn grown by Iowa farmers becomes livestock feed and ethanol fuel, or is exported as value-added products.

But that’s not all. Corn is in everything!

#website #corngrowers #agriculture #education #reference #poster #infographic


Corn Poster (opens as PDF) from Iowa State University Center for Crops Utilization Research

Accessed 2023

Iowa State University Center for Crops Utilization Research poster on corn in products.

#corngraphic #wheresthecorn #iowastate


Corn Refiners Association

Accessed 2023

Corn Refiners Association info on corn

#website #corn #agriculture #resource


Kansas Corn Stem: Corn-ucopia from The Kansas Corn Commission and The Kansas Corn Growers Association

Accessed 2023

Quote: Corn is a vital part of the Kansas economy and landscape. Understanding how corn is planted, grown, and harvested helps students comprehend the importance of this crop to the Midwest. As cities have grown, many people move away from an agricultural understanding, even though it is essential to their lives. In this activity, students will learn about the origins and types of corn. They will gain knowledge about its growth and development, where it is grown, and products made from it. Students will also get the chance to apply math concepts, interpret graphs and data, and dissect a corn plant.

#website #education #learning #school #middleschool #juniorhigh #highschool #resources #posters #agriculture #lessonplan #infographic #classroommaterials


Uses of Corn from University of Iowa and Texas Farm Bureau, TFB Research and Education Department, National Corn Growers Association, United States Department of Agriculture

Accessed 2023

List of uses of corn

#corn #cornlist #usesofcorn


Starches from The Corn Refiners Association

Accessed 2023

Corn Refiners Association's info on corn starch

#website #cornstarch #agriculture #resource


What is PLA Plastic by BioPak Team

BioPak, May 2023

Quote: PLA is the talk of the sustainable packaging town. And for good reason, it’s a bioplastic made from renewable, plant-based materials like corn, cassava and sugarcane. This article will dive into PLA bioplastic, how it’s made, the environmental benefits and how it fits into the circular economy.

#article #web #plastic #PLA #packaging #corn #bioplastic #biopak


FloZein by FloZein Products

Accessed 2023

Quote: Zein is the water-insoluble protein from corn, extracted by physical rather than chemical means. It is, therefore, totally natural. It is a food ingredient, not an additive. It is unique in its ability to form odorless, tasteless, clear, hard and almost invisible edible films. Since FloZein Products Zein films are completely safe to ingest, they are the perfect coating for foods and pharmaceutical ingredients. Zein has been shown to be remarkably resistant to bacterial attack, which frequently decomposes other proteinaceous material.

#resource #foodproduct #foodcoating


f8 Maize/Corn Whole Allergen from Turacoz Healthcare Solutions, and Dr. Fabio Iachetti

ThermoFisher Scientific, January 2021

Quote: Allergy to maize has commonly been reported in countries, such as southern Europe and Mexico, where its consumption is popularly high. Oral ingestion of maize can lead to IgE-mediated allergic reactions, like oral food allergy syndrome and even severe reactions, like anaphylaxis. Additionally, inhalation of maize flour at work, can lead to occupational asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis, while skin contact with it, can provoke allergic reactions, such as contact urticaria.

#resource #cornallergy #industry


Texas Neighbors Magazine, Spring 2020 from The Texas Farm Bureau

Texas Farm Bureau's magazine includes posters/infographics and exhibits relating to corn.

#agriculture #corn #usesofcorn #corneducation #infographic #poster


Bt-Corn: What It Is and How It Works by Bessin, Ric

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, November 2019

Quote: Bt-corn is a type of genetically modified organism, termed GMO. A GMO is a plant or animal that has been genetically modified through the addition of a small amount of genetic material from other organisms through molecular techniques. Currently, the GMOs on the market today have been given genetic traits to provide protection from pests, tolerance to pesticides, or improve its quality. Examples of GMO field crops include Bt-potatoes, Bt-corn, Bt-sweet corn, Roundup Ready soybeans, Roundup Ready Corn, and Liberty Link corn. 

...For example, corn produced through biotechnology is being used in many familiar foods, including corn meal and tortilla chips. In addition, corn is used to make high fructose corn syrup, which is used as a sweetener in many foods such as soft drinks and baked goods. While the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) regulates genetically modified foods, it considers Bt-corn to be nutritionally equivalent to traditional corn.

#resource #Bt #Btcorn #gmo #roundup #corn #derivatives #processedfood


Uses of Corn - Kernels of Knowledge from Nebraska Corn 

YouTube, December 19, 2018

#corn #cornlist #usesofcorn #youtube


Common Items Containing Corn by Kansas Corn

Kansas Corn Growers Association, July 2017

Kansas Corn's two page PDF list of a few items that contain corn

#resources #pdf #cornlist


Products of Corn by  Nebraska Corn (PDF Auto Download)

NCGA Corn Curriculum, 1999

A 1999 list of products made with corn in a school curriculum format.

#corn #cornlist #usesofcorn #cornproducts

Nutrition Links

Encyclopedia of food & nutrition focused on comparison

Foodstruct

Quote: Foodstruct’s mission is to give everybody around the world access to easily understandable, comprehensive, and valid information about food and its impact on health.

#resource #nutrition


FoodData Central from USDA Agricultural Research Service

Look up the nutrient content of foods.

FoodData Central is an integrated data system that provides expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research.

#food #nutrition #vitamins #minerals #nutrients #medical #USDA #dietaryguidelines #diet


Iodine - USDA, FDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Iodine Content of Common Foods from USDA Agricultural Research Service

To provide iodine data in common foods to use for estimating intake, this database was developed by USDA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office of Dietary Supplements, NIH. Historically, USDA analyzed iodine in selected nationwide food and dietary supplement samples. Many of the USDA samples in this database came from studies conducted in 2016 or later. FDA data in this database are from FDA’s Total Diet Study (TDS) from 2016 or later. 

#iodine #food #medical #USDA #dietaryguidelines #diet

Basic Gardening Guide and Resources

Once I understood my best option for clean food was to grow my own, I jumped into gardening with both feet. I wished there had been a basic guide to gardening for someone who needed to avoid corn and didn't have much experience navigating gardening products outside of the top name brands you'll find in any big box store.

 

I recommend jumping in and getting started as soon as you can, even a container or two on a porch or by a window, and while you're getting started, look for advice from:

 

Here's a basic guide on things to do and learn about if you're trying to avoid corn in your garden. Below it you'll find some additional information from commonly recommended products that you'll also want to look at. 

 

Basic Gardening Guide for those trying to avoid corn:

 

*Learn, observe, and work with the environment

*Soil testing

*Natural soil amendments

*Garden planning, companion planting, crop rotation - seasonally and yearly

*Seed selection

*Proper watering

*Mulching and Composting

*Identifying issues as soon as possible

*Resolve issues using least toxic remedies first. Some examples:


Here are a few resources: 

Note: More can be found in the Gardening and Agricultural Products section below.

State and Provincial Master Gardener Programs from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Looking to find an Extension Master Gardener program in your state? Nearly all Master Gardener programs in the United States administer training through a state land-grant university and its Cooperative Extension Service, and are considered Extension Master Gardener programs. Extension Master Gardeners receive and recommend university and research-based information through the Cooperative Extension System. The State Extension Master Gardener programs follow specific guidelines.

#gardening #resource #food #agriculture #education #tools


Facebook Support Group: Farming/Gardening - Corn Allergy & Intolerance

This is a topical group to discuss corn-free gardening and farming practices.

#supportgroup #support #cornallergy #gardening #farming #resource #tools


Edible Gardens 2023 by Harvest Pierce County

YouTube playlist of the entire 2023 Edible Gardens classes by Harvest Pierce County in Western Washington State. 

Class List: Garden Planting and Starting from Seed, Growing in Containers, Soils 101, Garden Bugs, Fall and Winter Gardening, Composting Basics, Seed Saving, Putting the Garden to Bed

Check for similar classes in your area, county, city, state, college, university, library, and/or community programs.

#resource #youtube #video #gardening #howto


Compost Chemistry by Cornell Science and Engineering, Cornell Composting

Technical info on Composting. Provides links to On-Farm Composting Handbook and the book Composting to Reduce the Waste Stream: A Guide to Small Scale Food and Yard Waste Composting.

#compost #garden #tools #resource


Composting and Food Allergies: Take Care of the Environment and Yourself by AAAAI

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, September 18, 2020

Quote: Is composting food waste safe for people with food allergies?

For a food to cause a significant allergic reaction, it must gain access inside the body. This can be through ingestion, contact with an open wound (such as a scratch), or inhaling fine particles in the air or fumes from heated food. In most instances, being near or adding food waste in a composter or a composting pile should have little risk to a food allergic person, providing you take these precautions…

#resource #article #webarticle #composting #gardening #allergies #foodallergies


Is Composting Food Waste Safe for Food Allergic Individuals? by KFA News Team

Kids with Food Allergies, June 23, 2012

Quote: For a food to cause a significant allergic reaction, it must get inside the body. This can be through eating, contact with an open wound (such as a scratch), or inhaling fine particles in the air or fumes from heated food. In most instances, being near or adding food waste in a composter or a composting pile should have little risk to a food allergic person, providing: 

If you are food allergic and are doing the composting, wear a pollen mask to prevent inhaling any particles. Goggles, gloves, and wearing long sleeves and long pants can prevent contact exposure if you have scratches or open wounds.

If you are composting and are around someone with food allergies, wear gloves when composting or thoroughly wash your hands so that you don’t run the risk of transferring allergen particles.

#article #webarticle #composting #gardening


Bunny honey: Using rabbit manure as a fertilizer by Sanborn, Dixie

Michigan State University Extension, September 1, 2016

Quote: Are you looking for an organic, small round, pelleted form of fertilizer? Look no further than a pet rabbit or two. Fresh rabbit manure is approximately 2 percent nitrogen, 1 percent phosphorus and 1 percent potassium. Use it fresh, straight from under the hutch. It does not burn plants. Use the pellets to top dress your lawn, mulch roses, vegetables, flower beds and ornamental plantings, or supercharge your compost pile and create an earthworm heaven.

#article #webarticle #fertilizer #rabbits #gardening #howto


Growing healthy vegetables

University of Minnesota Extension

Quote: Using good cultural practices throughout the growing season can reduce many common diseases in the vegetable garden to a tolerable level. 

#article #webarticle #gardening #howto #pests #pestmanagement


Saving vegetable seeds

University of Minnesota Extension

Quote: You can save vegetable seeds from your garden produce to plant next year. Seed saving involves selecting suitable plants from which to save seed, harvesting seeds at the right time and storing them properly over the winter.

#article #webarticle #gardening #howto #seeds #seedsaving


Berry Diagnostic Tool: Find out what's wrong with your berry plants

Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Quote: Before you can solve a problem plaguing your berry crop, you need to know what’s causing the harm.

#article #webarticle #fertilizer #rabbits #gardening #howto


Growing Blackberries in Your Home Garden by Strik, Bernadine, Dixon, Emily, Detweiler, Amy Jo, Sanche, Nicole

Oregon State University Extension, September 2020

A thorough guide on blackberries and how to grow them.

#article #webarticle #resources #gardening #howto #blackberries #raspberries


Fruit thinning

Oregon State University, OSU Extension

Quote: Fruit thinning is one of the most difficult jobs for homeowners to do when producing tree fruit. After all, you've put a lot of expense and hard work into into producing a healthy, productive tree. The last thing you probably want to hear is that you should knock most of the young fruit onto the ground. However, there are important reasons for thinning fruit crops.

#resource #fruittrees #howto #thinning #fruit


Freeze damage depends on tree fruit stage of development by Wallis, Anna

Michigan State University Extension

Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly assess the risk for your tree fruit crops.

#resource #fruittrees #howto #frost


Slugs and Snails

12 Ways to Get Rid of Slugs Naturally: Get rid of garden slugs (and snails) without the use of pesticides by Breyer, Melissa

August 31, 2022

Quote: While there are all kinds of slug-killing concoctions available, using toxic pesticides is bad for beneficial insects and bad for our waterways. So instead, if you are suffering from an assault of slugs, consider one of these natural alternatives instead.

#resource #gardening #slugs #snails


Slug Collars: Protect Vulnerable Plants | Test, Tips & Tricks by Boeckmann, Alexander

February 12, 2023

Quote: Slug collars protect plants from being eaten by slugs and snails. They are made of plastic and sometimes of metal. Their edges are bent like those of a slug fence, pointing outward – similar to a collar. Slugs and snails are irritated by this edge and have difficulties overcoming the barrier.

#resource #gardening #slugs #snails

Agricultural and Gardening Product Information

Here is some information regarding what is commonly used during the growing of fruit and vegetables. These products may or may not contain corn or derivatives either directly listed or within their "other" ingredients. You will have to look at the product descriptions, labels, SDS, and contact the manufacturers to learn what's included. These are a few common ones that  will help you get started with your understanding.

Generally, and depending on your sensitivity, try to find fruit and vegetables that have been grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc. or that have any waxes or coatings. 

The term "organic" doesn't mean "spray free" or "corn free"; corn is an organic substance. Organic growing practices allow the use of all of these items, which can be derived from corn, but not always.

I recommend finding a farmer's market, local farmer, community garden, or contacting your state's university extension gardening program and strike up a friendly conversation to learn about how they grow and process their food. Some things to consider:


Basic information:

National Pesticide Information Center, Accessed 2023

A resource library of types of products used in farming and gardening.

#pesticide #fungicide #herbicide #spray #gardening #agriculture #reference #resource


Organic Allowed & Prohibited Substances from USDA, Accessed 2023

eCFR Title 7 Subtitle B Chapter I Subchapter M Part 205 Subpart G The National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances  

Quote: Organic certification verifies that products meet all requirements in the USDA organic regulations from farm to market. 

The USDA organic regulations specify production and processing requirements (such as conserving natural resources and preventing commingling with non-organic products). They also specify which substances (such as animal drugs) are allowed and prohibited.

For example, the use of most synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, growth hormones, sewage sludge, irradiation, and genetic engineering (genetically modified organisms or GMOs) are prohibited.

#resource #organic #label #sprays #pesticides #fungicides #citricacid #fertilizers


11 questions and answers about regenerative agriculture by Wozniacka, Gosia (put in web articles, too)

PCC Community Market’s Sound Consumer, September 2021

Quote: Regenerative agriculture has become an everyday term over the past decade when talking about sustainable agriculture. What does the term really mean, though? What are its origins and why has it become so important? Here’s a basic summary of the big picture…

#article #web #regenerative #agriculture #organic


Steps to Becoming Regenerative Organic Certified

Regenerative Organic Alliance, Accessed 2024

Quote: The goal of Regenerative Organic Certified® is to promote holistic agriculture practices in an all encompassing certification that:

• Increases soil organic matter over time and sequesters carbon below and above ground, which could be a tool to mitigate climate change;

• Improves animal welfare; and

• Provides economic stability and fairness for farmers, ranchers, and workers.

#resource #regenerative #agriculture #farming #organic


Spray Adjuvants information from Penn State Extension, Accessed 2023

Common Organic and Non-organic Sprays

An adjuvant is a substance that is added to a pesticide product or pesticide spray mixture to enhance the pesticide’s performance and/ or the physical properties of the spray mixture. Over twenty different types of adjuvants are on the market, including surfactants, oils, compatibility agents, buffering and conditioning agents, defoaming agents, deposition agents, drift control agents, and thickeners. The use of an adjuvant may reduce or even eliminate spray application problems, thereby improving overall pesticide effectiveness. Because adjuvants have no pesticidal properties (they do not control the pest), they are not required to be registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

#spray #adjuvants #organic #reference


Corn Oil Profile: Active Ingredient Eligible for Minimum Risk Pesticide Use by Baker, Brian P., Grant, Jennifer A.

Cornell University Library, Accessed 2024

Quote: Corn oil is a common food ingredient produced from corn, and as such, has few safety concerns. While not widely used as an active pesticide ingredient, its primary pesticidal use is as a suffocating oil of insects and for post-harvest treatment of cereals and beans. Corn oil may also be used as an adjuvant or inert ingredient with other active ingredients.

#spray #adjuvants #corn #cornoil #pesticide #organic #reference


Items I and others use when absolutely necessary:

Diatomaceous Earth - Food Grade

National Pesticide Information Center

Quote: Diatomaceous earth is made from the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Their skeletons are made of a natural substance called silica. Over a long period of time, diatoms accumulated in the sediment of rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans. Today, silica deposits are mined from these areas...

Products containing diatomaceous earth are most commonly dusts. Other formulations include wettable powders and pressurized liquids. Currently, there are over 150 products registered for use inside and outside of buildings, farms, gardens, and pet kennels. Some products can also be used directly on dogs and cats. Diatomaceous earth products are registered for use against bed bugs, cockroaches, crickets, fleas, ticks, spiders, and many other pests.

There are thousands of non-pesticide products that contain diatomaceous earth. These include skin care products, toothpastes, foods, beverages, medicines, rubbers, paints, and water filters. The Food & Drug Administration lists diatomaceous earth as "Generally Recognized as Safe". "Food grade" diatomaceous earth products are purified. They may be used as anticaking materials in feed, or as clarifiers for wine and beer."

#spray #powder #pesticide #organic #produce #reference


Neem Oil

National Pesticide Information Center

Quote: Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide found in seeds from the neem tree. It is yellow to brown, has a bitter taste, and a garlic/sulfur smell. It has been used for hundreds of years to control pests and diseases. Components of neem oil can be found in many products today. 

#spray #organic #produce #reference


Bt k, etc. (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki, aizawai, israelensis, etc.)

Note: Check with the manufacturer/supplier to find out what they use as their filler before purchasing.

National Pesticide Information Center

Quote: Bt is a bacterium that is found naturally in soils throughout the world. To reproduce, Bt makes spores that grow into new bacteria. Bt spores have proteins that are toxic to insect larvae when eaten. Because Bt comes from a natural source, it is called a biopesticide.

The Truth About Btk – Bacillus thuringiensis var. kustaki by Pavlis, Robert

Garden Myths, July 2020

Quote: Commercial products also include inert ingredients along with the Btk that allow the spray to stick to vegetation. “These ingredients include food products that also provide nutrition for bacteria, such as potato starch, glucose or sucrose, proteins from corn or soy, and water. Additional ingredients might be sodium hydroxide (a chemical also used to adjust pH levels in chocolates, ice cream, and margarine), potassium phosphate, and a thickening agent found in cream cheese and ice cream. Other inert ingredients might be used but always in much smaller quantities than those mentioned above.” Note that the bacterial food is left over from growing the bacteria during manufacturing – it is not there to feed bacteria on the leaves.

#Bt #pesticide #organic #garden #spray #agriculture #reference #resource


A few items small and large farms may or may not use:

Spray Schedule for Home Apple Trees from Iowa State University Extension

Accessed 2024

Note: A guide for learning about how apples are grown, what sprays are used, and when.

Quote: Spray Schedule for Apples

Good culture practices and sanitation may not be enough, and apple trees may need to be sprayed to prevent common insect pests like apple maggot and coddling moth and common diseases like apple scab, powdery mildew, cedar apple rust, and fire blight.

#pesticide #fungicide #herbicide #spray #gardening #agriculture #apples #reference #resource


Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2023-2024 by the Midwest Fruit Workers Group

Note: A 292 page PDF fruit growers pest management guide. Access is free.

Quote: Commercial fruit production has become a highly skilled, technical profession. Concerns about pesticide residues, operator risks, and the environment dictate that all fruit growers exercise extreme caution in the use of all pesticides, and indeed, all chemicals… The pest management recommendations in this guide has been formulated to provide you with up-to-date information about pesticides and their applicability to your problem. We suggest that you use this information to set up your own spray program. You should keep accurate records of materials used, application dates, areas treated, growth stages, and weather conditions. A sample record sheet is on page 285. In case of questions, nothing beats a good set of records. The EPA requires records for restricted use pesticide applications. Some states may require records for general use pesticides…

#pesticide #fungicide #herbicide #spray #gardening #agriculture #fruit #reference #resource


Cocoon (sun burn protection) from Sipcam USA, Inc.

Water-Washed Kaolin Plant Heat Protector

Common Organic Spray - Label found HERE.

Cocoon is a sun burn protection spray used in organic farming. Label and SDS sheets can be found via google and/or linked below.

Can be mixed with water or "oil based adjuvants" (see entry for spray adjuvants).

#spray #organic #apples #fruit #kaolin #reference


Corry's Slug and Snail Killer from Amdro

Organic slug and snail killer that contains 86.2% Wheat and Mill Flour and 6.3% proprietary ingredients. Not safe for celiac around edible fruit and veg. Corn and corn derivatives unconfirmed.

PDF auto-download SDS

Image HERE

#pesticide #organic #celiac #proprietary


CYD-X  (codling moth spray) from Certis Biologicals

CYD-X - Biological Insecticide

Common Organic Spray

CYD-X is an organic insecticide.

Label and SDS sheets can be found on link.

Can be mixed with water or "oil based adjuvants" (see entry for spray adjuvants).

#spray #organic #apples #fruit #cydx #insecticide #reference


Cytozyme Cal3

Common Organic Spray - Article about it HERE.

Cytozyme is the maker of Cal3 which is used in organic farming. Label and SDS sheets can be found via google and/or linked.

Can be mixed with water or "oil based adjuvants" (see entry for spray adjuvants).

#spray #organic #apples #fruit #cal3 #reference


DiPel Biological Insecticide

DiPel is a biological insecticide containing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and is used in the organic farming industry. Ingredients are a "trade secret"

Label found HERE. 

#spray #organic #produce #reference


Omni Supreme Spray from Helena Agri

Common Organic Spray - Label found HERE.

Used in the organic farming industry.

#spray #organic #apples #fruit #reference


Paraquat

Syngenta Quote: Paraquat is a herbicide that is widely used by farmers to save arduous labor, protect against invasive weeds and produce agronomically important crops like soy, corn and cotton. Paraquat helps reduce soil erosion, protects soil health and the effects of climate change.

Iowa Corn Grower's Association Quote from Syngenta website: "[When] used correctly, paraquat is a safe and effective tool for farmers to control weeds. Its importance for weed control has never been greater. By providing effective, low cost weed control, paraquat allows farmers to reduce tillage and implement other conservation practices to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality, all while providing an effective mode of action in the fight against herbicide resistant weeds." Jim Grief, President ICGA

Drugwatch Quote: Paraquat is a popular herbicide because it’s highly effective at killing unwanted weeds and grasses, especially those resistant to Roundup (glyphosate). It’s sold in concentrated form and is mixed with water and sprayed on crops.

About 377 companies manufacture paraquat products worldwide. Gramoxone, manufactured by Syngenta, is one of the most well-known brands in the United States.

Paraquat is highly toxic and can cause short-term and long-term health effects, some of which may be fatal.

Reuters Quote: One of the oldest and most widely used pesticides in the world is also one of the most toxic and controversial.

Paraquat, a herbicide used to control weeds since the 1950s, was banned in the European Union in 2007. It is restricted for use only by licensed technicians in the United States and, since 2012, many of its formulations in China are being phased out.

Known for its toxicity to vital organs, including the liver, kidneys, heart and respiratory system, it is deadly if ingested and has long been criticized by public health experts.

#pesticide #herbicide #spray #agriculture #reference #resource


PyGanic Gardening and Specialty from MGK Sumitomo Chemical

PyGanic is used in organic farming and kills common garden pests. Ingredients not identified are proprietary.

Label found HERE.

#spray #organic #produce #poultry #livestock #reference


Sluggo from Monterey Lawn & Garden

Organic slug and snail killer that contains 99% proprietary ingredients. Wheat is confirmed via email (Image of email HERE). Not safe for celiac around edible fruit and veg. Corn and corn derivatives unconfirmed.

#pesticide #organic #celiac #proprietary


Spinosad Spray: What It Is And Its Uses by Brillon, Kaleigh

Epic Gardening, June 22, 2022

Newer, organic insecticide that comes from the fermentation juices of soil bacteria. It kills insects that Bt doesn't by causing their muscles to flex uncontrollably until they die. It is highly toxic to bees when wet. It takes about three hours to dry and is toxic to insects when they walk over it after it dries. It is not to be sprayed near where bees go. It lasts up to four weeks on plants and surfaces. It's also moderately toxic to worms and slightly toxic to people, pets, animals, birds, and fish. 

#spinosad #pesticide #organic #garden #spray #agriculture #reference #resource


Stimplex (seaweed nutrient) from Ilex EnviroSciences

Common Organic Spray

Used in the organic farming industry.

#spray #organic #apples #fruit #reference


Citric Acid

Control of Coqui Frogs in Hawai'i from College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Spray commercially available citric acid on infested plants to kill coqui frog eggs, juveniles, and adult males and females. Citric acid is a common food additive and is considered safe for environmental use by the EPA. Citric acid (anhydrous, or dry powder) can be obtained in 50 lb bags or in repackaged 5 and 10 lb bags from chemical or garden supply stores. It must be first mixed with water to make a 16% (w/v) solution (1.3 lb citric acid per 1 gallon of water). (Note: 16% citric acid is now available ready-to-use as a premixed solution at most garden shops - check product label.)

#spray #pesticide #citricacid #resource #reference


Effects of citric acid on the environment from Maui Invasive Species Committee

When coqui frogs control efforts first began in Hawaiʻi, the University of Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (UH-CTAHR) evaluated the efficacy of several different chemical control that could be used to control coqui frogs including citric acid, caffeine, pyrethrins, hydrated lime, and baking soda. Citric acid proved to be the most effective and safest chemical control. Currently, the only legal and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved agent for controlling coqui frogs is citric acid. MISC uses and encourages homeowners to use integrated pest management techniques including habitat reduction and physical barriers to address coqui frogs.

#spray #pesticide #citricacid #resource #reference


Monsanto Brands, Round Up, Ortho, Bayer, and Miracle Grow

It has been recommended by local gardeners, master gardeners, and organic gardening certification courses to avoid Monsanto Brands, Round Up, Ortho, Bayer, and Miracle Grow

Roundup Alternatives by Turner, Terry

Consumer Notice, July 6, 2021

Round Up "is branded as a probable cause of cancer by the United Nation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer" and the World Health Organization.

This is a list of alternatives to help with weed control along with information regarding glyphosate. 

There are a couple alternatives to watch out for as a person who needs to avoid corn. So, be sure to ask your farmer if they use Round Up or any the following:

#Roundup #pesticide #herbicide #spray #agriculture #reference #resource


Research and News

Roundup Lawsuits by Llamas, Michelle

Consumer Notice, June 19, 2023

Quote: People heavily exposed to Roundup filed Roundup cancer lawsuits against Monsanto and Bayer claiming the weed killer caused them to develop cancer, specifically non-Hodgkin lymphoma and related cancers. Bayer acquired Monsanto in 2018...

In June 2020, Bayer offered a nearly $11 billion Roundup settlement to resolve tens of thousands of Roundup cancer claims. Lawyers estimate the average payout is about $160,000 per plaintiff.

Bayer set aside additional money to compensate future claimants.

#Roundup #pesticide #herbicide #spray #agriculture #reference #resource #article #news


Pumpkin farms adapt to improve soil, lower emissions by Durbin, Dee-Ann and Crawford, Teresa

AP News, September 29, 2022

Quote: On the central Illinois farms that supply most of the world’s canned pumpkin, farmers are adopting regenerative techniques designed to reduce emissions, attract natural pollinators like bees and butterflies and improve the health of the soil.

#article #news #agriculture #regenerantivefarming


The farmers trying to restore life to America’s stressed soils as climate change bites by LaBrecque, Sarah

Reuters, September 14, 2022

Quote: General Mills, Unilever, PepsiCo and Nestle are among the major food companies pledging large-scale support for this type of farming, which emphasizes soil health, biodiversity and avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Amazon-owned Whole Foods called it the number one food trend in 2020.

#article #news #agriculture #regenerantivefarming


Soil health and nutrient density: preliminary comparison of regenerative and conventional farming by David R. Montgomery​, Anne Biklé, Ray Archuleta, Paul Brown, Jazmin Jordan

PeerJ, January 27, 2022

Quote: Conclusion: The mechanisms and relationships through which regenerative farming practices influence the nutrient density of food, and thereby potentially human health, deserve greater attention from both agronomists and nutritionists alike. Relative to conventional farming, regenerative practices based on Conservation Agriculture produced crops with higher levels of phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals, although which ones and by how much varied among farm pairings. Most notably, soil health appears to influence phytochemical levels in crops, indicating that regenerative farming systems can enhance dietary levels of compounds known to reduce risk of various chronic diseases... Given the complexity of soil ecology, the human microbiome, and other important factors, it will prove challenging to more rigorously link soil health and human health. Still, our preliminary comparisons suggest the potential for regenerative agricultural practices that build soil health to enhance the nutritional profile of crops and livestock, and thereby influence human health and risk of chronic diseases.

#research #soil #health #nutrients #regenerativefarming #agriculture

Fuels, Tires, Transportation, etc.

Fuels:

Alternative Fueling Station Locator

Link to finding where the alternative fueling stations (ethanol) are in the United States and Canada.

#ethanol #fuel #biofuel #e15 #e10 #website


Pure Gas

Quote: Welcome to the definitive list of stations that sell ethanol-free gasoline in the U.S. and Canada!

#fuel #puregas #website #resource #noethanol


Ethanol - an overview

A collection of scientific articles on ethanol.

#research #ethanol #fuel #biofuel #e15 #e10 #news #article #website


Corn growers join lawsuit against EPA for emissions mandates by The Center Square

New York Post, June 20, 2024

Quote: Several U.S. oil and corn industry lobby groups are suing the Biden Administration over its plans to slash planet-warming tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. The coalition argues the regulations will cause economic harm…“That’s very, very concerning to us as producers, but it is also concerning for one, we lose these bushels, two, we lose that demand for ethanol, but three, it really takes away options for the consumers,” said Loos. Loos said the final rule would result in over a billion bushels of corn lost by 2033.

#article #news #fuel #ethanol #cornindustry #agriculture #emissions


Should we make jet fuel out of corn? by Peters, Adele

Fast Company, December 18, 2023

Quote: The airline industry is betting on “sustainable” aviation fuel to help it shrink emissions. But just replacing fossil fuels doesn’t automatically mean that an alternative is better for the climate—and environmental groups are worried that a new tax credit has the potential to make the problem worse if it’s set up the wrong way...

#article #webarticle #corn #ethanol #fuel #airlines #jetfuel


Airlines Race Toward a Future of Powering Their Jets With Corn by Bearak, Max, Searcey, Dionne, Rojanasakul, Mira

New York Times, November 30, 2023

Quote: Vast stretches of America are dominated by corn, nearly 100 million acres of it, stretching from Ohio to the Dakotas. What once was forest or open prairie today produces the corn that feeds people, cattle and, when made into ethanol, cars.

Now, the nation’s airlines want to power their planes with corn, too.

Their ambitious goals would likely require nearly doubling ethanol production, which airlines say would slash their greenhouse gas emissions. If they succeed it could transform America’s Corn Belt yet again, boosting farmers and ethanol producers alike, but also potentially further damaging one of the nation’s most important resources: groundwater.

Corn is a water-intensive crop and it can take hundreds of gallons to produce a single gallon of ethanol…

#article #news #corn #ethanol #fuel #airlines #jetfuel #water #groundwater


Scientists mull ways to increase maize production for bioethanol purposes by Express News Service

The New Indian Express, July 14, 2023

Quote: In response to the rising prices of crude oil, the Government of India introduced the ethanol blended petrol (EBP) programme in 2003. Currently, about 10 per cent (E10) of the blending target is achieved through sugarcane and broken rice.

The success of the ethanol blending programme prompted the government to advance the deadline for nationwide implementation of E20 to 2025-26 from 2030. By 2025-26, there is a requirement for nearly 14 billion litres of bioethanol, with 50 per cent of it expected to be derived from maize...

#article #news #fuel #ethanol #bioethanol #india


How Biden’s ethanol order is sparking worries about pollution by Budrik, Zack

The Hill, April 19, 2022

Quote: The Biden administration’s decision to expand the availability of higher-ethanol fuel to provide relief at the pump to consumers is also likely to lead to new problems with pollution.

#ethanol #fuel #biofuel #e15 #e10 #news #article #website


Biden will ease restrictions on higher-ethanol fuel as inflation hits a 40-year high by McDaniel, Eric

NPR, April 12, 2022

Quote: On a day when inflation hit its highest monthly figure in 40 years, President Biden announced Tuesday that his administration will temporarily allow E15 gasoline — gasoline that uses a 15% ethanol blend that is usually banned from sale from June to September — to be sold this summer, a measure intended to help ease gas prices.

#ethanol #fuel #biofuel #e15 #e10 #news #article #website


What are the pros and cons of E15 gas? Here’s what to know about Biden’s order by Nilsen, Ella

CNN, April 12, 2022

Quote: ...more ethanol in gas tanks this summer could mean more smog, which is a health risk, particularly for people with respiratory illness. Here’s what to know about E15.

#ethanol #fuel #biofuel #e15 #e10 #news #article #website


Corn-Powered Tomahawk Missiles Are Coming by Atherton, Kelsey D.

Forbes, May 29, 2020

Quote: The next crop of Tomahawk missiles might just be corn fed.

#article #news #fuel #missiles


Taking A Ride In A Corn-Cob-Powered Truck by Dolan, Kerry A.

Forbes, January 24, 2011

Quote: I got to cruise around downtown San Francisco in a big white Ford Super Duty truck powered mostly by fuel made from corn cobs.

#news #article #fuel #ethanol #e85


Corn Ethanol: Biofuel or Biofraud? by Garrett, Jerry

New York Times, September 24, 2007

Quote: Here’s an interesting bit of scientific research, courtesy of a recent report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, a Paris-based global economic think tank, on the difference in greenhouse gas emissions from cars burning gasoline-only fuel and fuels made from various forms of ethanol: Corn ethanol: 0-3 percent greenhouse gas emission reduction...

#article #news #ethanol #fuel


Tires:

Health impact of tyre particles causing ‘increasing concern’, say scientists by Carrington, Damian

The Guardian, February 22, 2023

Quote: Scientists are “increasingly concerned” by the health impact of air pollution produced by the wear of vehicle tyres... Small particles separate from tyres as cars travel, become airborne and can be inhaled deep into the lungs. Air pollution causes 26,000 to 38,000 early deaths a year in England and particle pollution has been linked to a wide range of diseases. Larger particles of tyre wear are washed or blown into rivers and seas...

#article #news #tyres #tires #health


Why Goodyear is all in on making tires from corn and soybean oil by Sozzi, Brian

Yahoo News, January 28, 2023

Quote: The era of making tires solely from various unfriendly Earth materials is coming to a close, at least according to Goodyear Chairman and CEO Rich Kramer... The latest iteration is composed of "ingredients" like soybean oil and rice husk waste.

#article #news #tyres #tires #corn


MN researchers invent 'corn' tires by Edmondson, Jeff

KARE, February 9, 2017

Quote: Researchers at the University of Minnesota  just discovered a way to take grass, compost and even corn and turn it into rubber.

#article #news #tyres #tires #corn


Goodyear serves up tyres made from corn by Drive Team

Drive, October 10, 2016

Quote: Goodyear has introduced the world's first tyre with a compound derived from corn. The new Goodyear GT3 is the first tire on the market using a new starch-based filler material called BioTRED, which uses common corn as its "feedstock". The tyre was launched at this week's Geneva Motor Show... "The starch used in the production of BioTRED is derived from corn, in a process similar to the one used in food industries," said Filomeno Corvasce, the Goodyear engineer who developed it... The tyre is being introduced in Europe first, where Ford will use it as original equipment on a new "fuel-stingy" version of its Fiesta.

#article #news #tyres #tires #corn


A-Maize-ing New Tires Made With Corn by Tharp, Paul

New York Post, February 28, 2001

Quote: Tires made of corn are hitting the streets this summer from Goodyear – no kidding. Instead of depending on oil-based rubber, Goodyear is using cornstarch to chemically bind the ingredients of its new high-tech tire, GT3 BioTred.

#article #news #tyres #tires #corn


Airborne tire particles linked to allergic reactions by Bavley, Alan

Associated Press via South Coast Today, November 7, 1995

Quote: From his rooftop collection instruments, Mr. Portnoy, the chief of allergy and asthma at the hospital, takes daily samples of Kansas City's air. Mixed among the pollen grains, mold spores and particles of sand he counts under a microscope are ragged black specks. Like most scientists who study air samples, Mr. Portnoy had assumed these were just bits of soot... Now there is strong evidence that these specks are something far more menacing -- tiny fragments of rubber from tires, created by the wear and tear of ordinary driving... Many of these airborne particles are so small they can be inhaled deeply into lungs. That makes them a potential threat to people susceptible to asthma... "This stuff gets up there from roads. There's literally tons of it in the air," said P. Brock Williams, a molecular biologist who led the Denver team and now works at IBT Reference Laboratory in Lenexa. "The bad part is, it's very small and that makes it very respirable."

#article #news #tires #tyres #latex


Tire Dust from Rachel's Environment & Health Weekly #439

Environmental Research Foundation, April 27, 1995

Quote: When a rubber tire, bearing the weight of a vehicle, rolls across an asphalt or cement surface, tiny fragments of rubber break off from the tire and become airborne. In the 1970s and early 1980s, scientists working for the rubber tire industry and for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded that these tire fragments were too large to enter the human lung and so presented no threat to human health. However, new research published this year by allergy specialists has reached a different conclusion: these new studies show that about 60% of tire fragments (tire dust) are so small that they can enter the deep portions of the human lung where the latex rubber in the tire dust may cause allergic reactions ranging in severity from rhinitis (runny nose), conjunctivitis (tearful eyes), to hives (urticaria), bronchial asthma, and occasionally even a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock... Allergic reactions to tire dust may be increasing for several reasons. The number of tires has increased steadily during the last 20 years; the proportion of latex in tires has been increasing; and tire construction has changed from bias ply to radial. Tire dust from radials is finer and thus more respirable, meaning it enters the deepest part of the human lung more easily. The human nose and throat filter out airborne particles larger than 10 micrometers in diameter, but about 60% of tire dust is smaller than 10 micrometers in diameter and can thus enter the lungs where it can cause allergic reactions in some people.

#article #news #tires #tyres #latex


Transportation, etc.

How Corn-Based Deicer Keeps Roadways Clear During Winter by Nebraska Corn Board (accessed 2024)

Quote: Does Corn Melt Ice and Snow

While a single kernel of corn does not melt ice on its own, products made from corn are already used in some deicers and research shows potential for more use.

One product on the market, Ice Ban, is made using residue from the wet milling of corn and alcohol production. It has already been tried in several states, including in the Midwest. Road crews in Missouri reported the product worked 25 percent better than other treatments, especially in colder conditions.

A 2021 study of the effectiveness of corn-based additives on roads found salt brine blends using additives made from corn juice and sugar alcohols performed well in melting ice and maintaining a low freezing point.

#article #webarticle #nebraskacorn #deicer #cornbased


Corn-Based Deicers – TR754: New research examines the performance and potential of corn-based deicers by IowaDOT Research (pdf auto download)

IowaDOT Research, July 2020

Quote: While not yet widely available, corn-based deicers have shown some promise as an environmentally friendly alternative that could reduce the use of salt. Researchers conducted tests on three types of corn-based deicer solutions, identifying specific blends that performed well and merit future evaluation.

#research #deicer #corn #cornbased