#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.

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.

Ursula von der Leyen proposed new EU taxes on large companies, tobacco, and electronic waste as part of a 2tn budget aimed at addressing Europe's challenges.

The Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot's Land Pavilion costs $39 to $45 per person, making it the cheapest tour at Disney World. The tour allows guests to walk through greenhouses and see plants and growing methods up close, providing a hands-on experience with an expert guide.

The flamingos use their webbed feet to stir up the soil and snatch molluscs, algae or insects from the shallow water, causing collateral damage to rice crops.

TH Systems, operated by Tony Hennessey, is receiving persistent inquiries for 'dodgy box' devices while specializing in Fire Safety Sticks. This is leading to wasted time.

"USDA has a lot of data that people should be very concerned about protecting for a lot of different reasons," said one current USDA employee who requested anonymity due to ongoing fear of retaliation. "Farmers' financial and production data should be protected at all costs, for privacy reasons and because of competition. If you got access to disaster payments, you would be able to layer a lot of data and arrive at a lot of valuable conclusions about productivity and U.S. farmland, futures markets, and commodity prices. You can hedge a lot of bets and make a lot of money if you know what's happening with U.S. agriculture."

We’ve been clear about our stance on immigration, and there is no amnesty for farm workers as part of our current plans.

High-grade Uji matcha is not something that can be mass produced in the first place.

John Joe Fitzgerald, Vice President of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, recounted the harrowing experience of a farmer in West Kerry whose sheep suffered severe injuries from a dog attack. The emotional toll of witnessing injured sheep and lost lambs profoundly impacted John Joe and inspired action against the ongoing crisis.

The Russians aren't just hitting military objects. They're hitting farms as well. Farming is at the heart of Ukraine culture, and that's what they are trying to destroy.

Compact tractors and mini tillers are essential tools for small farms, allowing farmers to maximize productivity in limited spaces while performing tasks like plowing and planting efficiently.

When cut open, finger limes reveal hundreds of translucent, bead-like vesicles that burst with tangy, lime-like flavor, earning the 'citrus caviar' nickname.

Rising food inflation, currently at double the rate of general inflation, is forcing families to pay an extra €3,000 annually for groceries, signifying a permanent trend in food price increases.

The trade deal aims to spur auto industry shipping, reducing tariffs on UK vehicles to 10%, while British farmers raise concerns over being collateral for car exports.

"Grilled artichoke is normally on our menus, but they are seasonal, so if they're not at the quality we want to represent it, we take it off the menu."

Five high-ranking Greek officials, including a minister and several deputies, resigned amid allegations of involvement in corruption concerning the mismanagement of EU farming subsidies.

The House Farm Bill proposes new, stricter work rules for most able-bodied adults in the food stamp program, under which individuals must work or train for 20 hours weekly.

"The crops are still growing, but we may begin to see labor shortages or a delay on harvests and critical agricultural practices," Roberts told San José Spotlight.

Driscoll's holds significant power in the berry market, not by growing berries directly but through licensing new varieties and enforcing strict patent rights.

In March 2025, China shipped out more than 227,000 tons of canned goods, reinforcing its position as the world's largest exporter of canned foods.

"Places like Iowa and Ukraine would be just snow for 10 years. So agriculture would fail and when agriculture fails, people just die..."

To prevent splitting in tomatoes, water them deeply and consistently, avoiding the fluctuation from dry to wet soil for optimal growth and fruit quality.

This research highlights the alarming presence of modern pesticides, previously perceived as safe, now detected in English rivers, posing a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems.

No single variety is universally immune to coffee leaf rust (CLR), but several demonstrated consistent resistance across different environments.

Despite a £100m cut to the farming budget, nature and farming groups cautiously welcomed it, fearing more substantial reductions by the Treasury.

Scope Biosciences has secured €6 million to advance its CRISPR-based diagnostics platform, aiming for more effective detection technology for agriculture and healthcare.

Popcorn, originating in Peru almost 7,000 years ago, requires strict manufacturing standards; it relies on specific flint corn with a unique moisture content for popping.