Dear Friends, Saturday, I sat down at my desk with a stack of bills, looking for our diesel statement. Earlier in the week, I’d gone into town to order a tank of fuel. There, Miss B, who runs the Bulk Plant and doesn’t miss a thing, told me that her terminal was in short supply, […]
It’s a little science, a little economics, and now a lot of politics. Here is the backstory, which includes the chemistry of making CBD intoxicating, the booming business of “stoner” hemp and the likely effect on Mt. Folly’s products. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp after several state-run pilot programs, started at universities and select […]
Turmeric has gone from curry staple to daily supplement for joint comfort and inflammation support. Paired with federally legal CBD, the two have a one-two punch for wellness and achy joints. Most of our readers already know that Turmeric’s key active compound is curcumin, one of a group of antioxidant curcuminoids found in the turmeric […]
Turmeric has gone from curry staple to daily supplement for joint comfort, inflammation support, mood, digestion and more. Most readers here already know that its key active compound is curcumin, one of a group of antioxidant curcuminoids found in the turmeric root. What far fewer people realize is this: standard turmeric and plain curcumin are […]
At Laura’s Mercantile, we are Powered by Nature. Proven by Science. Pioneering health for the long haul. That’s quite a commitment, and we hope to prove it to you. This article details self-reported relief, while attempts at double-blinding CBD studies have been less positive about arthritis pain reduction. Watch this space as we post more peer-reviewed […]
Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) is studied for effects on energy metabolism and oxygen utilization. Research suggests cordyceps may support ATP production, the molecule cells use for energy. Energy and endurance By supporting ATP availability and oxygen efficiency, cordyceps is commonly used to support endurance, training adaptation, and fatigue resistance. Additional researched effects Immune signaling support Respiratory […]
The runoff challenge Conventional farming often relies on nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers. When it rains, some of those nutrients can wash into creeks and rivers, contributing to algae blooms and low-oxygen conditions downstream, including the Gulf of Mexico’s “dead zone.” The organic difference at Mt. Folly Mt. Folly is organic. Our fertility comes from nitrogen-fixing […]
Dear Friends, What is going on with hemp? I’ve been asked this question many times since hemp legislation was attached to the bill to reopen the government last week. I’ve decided to write to our customers with a full answer. It’s a little shaggy dog but read on! The intention behind the 2018 Farm Bill […]
