Agriculture

Agriculture

"We've built up this farming community and food community and now we're at risk of losing everything because of this deal behind closed doors," said Albert Straus, who runs the Straus Dairy Farm in Marin County. His operation purchases milk from at least one of the dairy farms in Point Reyes slated to close.

The plant-based building material is a mix of hemp hurd, lime, and water; it is non-toxic, mold-resistant, biodegradable, and highly energy efficient.

In the southern state of Chiapas, the New World screwworm fly's rapid spread has caught most ranchers off guard, despite previous outbreaks in the 1980s and 1990s.

The IoT Nano service is designed to address a growing demand for cost-effective, low-data, low-power internet of things (IoT) services, enabling businesses across sectors such as agriculture, transport, utilities and mining to effectively monitor and control fixed and mobile assets with 'ultra-reliable' satellite coverage.

In Chiapas, ranchers face an outbreak of the New World screwworm fly, affecting cattle and other livestock while being barred from exporting to the U.S.

This change marks a temporary shift in how we operate in Europe, but it's not goodbye. Our goal is to return to global markets, including Europe, stronger and better positioned to serve riders like you.

"This explosion has devastated the entire community," said Andrew Bluth. "This is a farming community."

Seedless watermelons have dominated the market since the early 2000s, with 92 percent of all watermelons shipped from farms being seedless by 2014.

For decades, companies built entire strategies around the pursuit of youth. Automakers, for example, sold independence to Baby Boomers coming of age—the Ford Mustang, Dodge's 'join the rebellion' campaigns, and Volkswagen's Beetle all signaled that youth wasn't just a stage of life; it was a valuable new market category.

Though the gift of eggs was nice, with that early a daily wake-up call, I hope your new neighbor is prepping a full breakfast spread for you.

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.

The bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) has classified all of England as an infected area, leading to movement restrictions and testing in surrounding regions.

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.

JJ4, also known as Gaia, has been relocated from Italy to Germany's Alternative Wolf and Bear Park after a fatal bear attack in Italy caused a significant public outcry.

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

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."

Architectural practices in rural environments are shifting to reflect not only the needs of local communities but also their intrinsic values and beliefs, resulting in innovative designs that prioritize sustainability and resilience.

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.