Agriculture

Agriculture

In 2024, California shipped 91.5 million boxes of table grapes weighing 19 pounds per box, with the largest majority going to American consumers.

Andrew Beckham describes their vacation rental as "Agriturismo," inspired by European traditions. He expresses a desire for more such experiences in the U.S.

On July 10, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents executed a search warrant for Glass House's farms in Carpinteria and Camarillo.

Fire ants create rafts from their bodies during floods. They protect their larvae by placing them at the bottom, which helps trap air bubbles for flotation.

The World's Greatest Gourd Growers will gather in Pumpkintown for the 52nd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off on October 13, 2025, to potentially set a new world record.

Having a secure supply of rare earth elements has become a part of European Union law, highlighting their crucial role in modern technologies and appliances.

Monica Elliot found purpose in her backcountry trail work with the U.S. Forest Service, but federal layoffs left her without a summer job.

Cornell has secured a 10-year, $10 million grant renewal to continue work aimed at spurring economic impact and job growth through applied research, development and commercialization of breakthrough technologies.

The 'Indigo Rose' tomato produces golf-ball-sized fruits brushed with a deep purple color that results from the plant's high anthocyanin content. Cutting into the fruits reveals a classic red flesh with a sweet and acidic flavor.

Luther Burbank created the plumcot by crossing an apricot with a Japanese plum, while Floyd Zaiger expanded this work to produce various hybrids like pluots and apriums.

Luther Burbank created the first generation of interspecific hybrid stone fruit known as the plumcot by crossing an apricot with a Japanese plum.

Argiro Tobon, known as Mister, emphasized the beauty of Jerico, Colombia, stating it is a paradise threatened by mining activities. He is prepared to face imprisonment for defending it.

Snyder stated that raising a family and conducting business is challenging in California, emphasizing the appeal of Tennessee for both personal and company growth.

Construction of the world's biggest hydropower megadam has begun on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, with expectations of 300 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually.

Artists have been filling fruit bowls and baskets, alongside pitchers and vases, atop tables and on chopping boards for centuries, showcasing the enduring beauty of fruits in their work.

Border Patrol agents descended on a Home Depot in South Sacramento Thursday morning, the latest immigration enforcement action in California.

Exposure to multiple pesticides substantially increases the risk of pregnancy complications, contrary to single-pesticide exposure, indicating serious implications for agricultural communities.

Bees need water not just to stay hydrated, but also to make food for their young and to cool their hives in summer. It's crucial to create a safe, shallow drinking spot with landing zones as bees can drown easily in deep water.

Producing maple syrup requires a labor-intensive process, with 40 gallons of sap needed to make just one gallon of syrup from mature trees.

Preliminary data showed just 75,500 tons of open-field strawberries were harvested, the lowest level in 30 years and 4% below the already low 2024 figures.

Florida's orange juice crop has been devastated by disease and hurricanes. Production is projected to fall by 95% by 2025 from its peak, disrupting the market.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels generate electricity from sunlight and produce direct current (DC), which must be converted to alternating current (AC) for home use.

Dust bathing is a common practice with many species of birds, mammals, and even some insects, including certain species of bees.

Archaeologists studying animal bones from northern Israel have found distinct butchering techniques used by different groups of Neanderthals living at the same time.

A triple compost bin reduces the weight in your composting pile, which is important when you need to turn over the materials. Wet materials and pounds of food, cardboard, and garden scraps really do add up.

Each hurley is a unique piece of craftsmanship, made from the finest wood, and tailored to fit the individual player's preferences and playing style. The skill of the hurley maker, in selecting the right type of wood and shaping it, is crucial as it can greatly affect performance during matches.

"But as we all know, the gas market is international in nature, and a great deal of the growth potential for U.S. production is driven by that worldwide increase in demand."

Under the new proposal, CAP funding would fall to €300 billion for the next seven-year period, compared to €387 billion allocated for 2021-2027, marking a 30% reduction when adjusted for real prices.

Robert and Elsie Mutschler opened Mutschler's Rare Plants 45 years ago, transforming a flower shop into a business specializing in rare plants sought by enthusiasts.

Giant pouched rats have proven to be effective in detecting TNT in Cambodia, aiding in clearing minefields that have severely impacted the region after decades of conflict.

Construction costs for Sites Reservoir have surged approximately 50%, from an original estimate of $4.5 billion to between $6.2 billion and $6.8 billion due to inflation of construction materials.

The Santos Tour Down Under will take place from January 17-25, featuring a prologue in the men's event and an expanded women's race with 15 WorldTeams.

Four areas of England are now in drought as the East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west, leading to alarm over crop production and wildlife.

"We've asked for years quite frankly. We asked the last administration under Biden to terminate the agreement and I feel we were somewhat ignored," DiMare said.

A serpentine path leads through lush wildflower plantings and a vegetable garden to meet a complex of buildings. This is the newly expanded OmVed Gardens, a north London oasis billed as the UK's first centre for food, ecology and creativity.

The coroner deemed the circumstances surrounding Joe Grogan's death as not necessitating a detailed forensic investigation, despite the unusual timing following his wedding.

The Kamananui project at Kaukonahua Ranch proposes adding hiking and biking trails, a zip line, all-terrain vehicle tours and an aerial tramway to its 2,300 acres of agricultural and cattle ranch land.

Short corn has a dense stature, with decreased space between leaf internodes (where the leaves grow from the stems). This makes silks grow closer together, giving them an easier time taking in pollen, which ultimately leads to better pollination and potentially higher yields.

Fall gardening can be a wonderful time to plant crops that thrive in cooler temperatures, creating opportunities for a bountiful harvest before winter sets in.

Stark trucked 100 varieties of tomatoes from his farm in Pennsylvania to the Union Square market in Manhattan. His tomatoes are sliced and diced and stacked on dinner plates of the finest restaurants in New York.

"Grass is a very important crop for us, and our grass yields currently are down by about 50%. Maize is also looking to be around 50% down."

Roses are very susceptible to black spots, and watering them correctly can help to avoid exacerbating the situation. Watering in the morning allows leaves to dry.

In the 19th century, English lavender fetched a much higher price than its French counterpart, often selling for 16 times more, being deemed the purest in the world.

In a recent hiking incident in Styria, a 44-year-old woman was severely injured after a herd of 30 to 35 cows charged at her when her dog startled them.

Tracy Pruitt was given 30 days to vacate her home of 2 1/2 years, endangering her cherished garden of shrubs and day lilies.