PARK RIVER, N.D. -- As a girl, Esther Hylden insisted she'd never marry a farmer. She was wrong. Today, Hylden -- a farm wife for 30-plus years -- runs a growing decade-old business in Park River, N.D ...
Researchers with North Dakota State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working to see if a particular variety of Lewis flax has the potential to be a useful crop. The perennial flax ...
Chia seeds and flax seeds are both healthy foods, but chia seeds offer more fiber to support healthy digestion, where as flax ...
Flax plants in bloom at the PA Flax Project's square-yard plot in Philadelphia. WESA's local, independent journalism is only possible because of financial support from readers like you. Please support ...
Chia and flax seeds are nutritious seeds high in fiber, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Because of their potential health benefits, they are popular additions to smoothies, cereals, and salads.
Like most crops, flax yields were good to very good on the Prairies in 2025. It’s a safe bet that the cool summer played a ...
Flax seeds are tiny seeds that are packed with nutrients. They’re a great plant-based source of antioxidants, protein, fiber, and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids (1, 2). However, whole flax ...