Category: Agriculture
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Regenerative Agriculture: A Narrow Focus That Requires Expansion
The rise of regenerative agriculture in America’s food corporations and government programs has important benefits, but it has overshadowed other systemic issues in the food system. Regenerative agriculture has gained significant traction in the sustainability programs of major American food corporations. Encouraged by companies such as PepsiCo, ADM, Cargill, and General Mills, suppliers are adopting…
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Slash-and-Burn Agriculture Can Enhance Forest Biodiversity, Study Finds
Indigenous farmers in Belize practice slash-and-burn agriculture, contradicting the belief that it contributes to deforestation. Contrary to the long-held belief that slash-and-burn agriculture leads to deforestation, a recent study conducted in Belize has found that this traditional farming practice can actually enhance forest biodiversity. The research, carried out by a team from The Ohio State…
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Slash-and-Burn Agriculture Boosts Forest Biodiversity: Study Challenges Long-Held Beliefs
Indigenous farming practices in Belize reveal surprising positive impact on rainforest ecosystems For years, slash-and-burn agriculture has been vilified as a major contributor to deforestation worldwide. However, a groundbreaking study conducted in Belize has challenged this prevailing belief, revealing that this traditional farming method can actually enhance forest biodiversity. The research, led by Sean Downey,…
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Food System Transformation Takes Center Stage at UN Climate Conference
The United Nations annual climate conference, COP28, places a spotlight on food and agriculture as a key focus area for addressing global greenhouse gas emissions. As the United Nations annual climate conference, COP28, unfolds in Dubai, the term “food system transformation” has become a buzzword among attendees. This year, the conference has taken an unprecedented…
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Land Market Outlook: 2024 Predicted to be Flat, Despite Economic Factors
The 2023 Peoples Company National Land Values report reveals surprising trends in the farmland market, suggesting that prices will remain steady in 2024, defying expectations of a downturn. Despite the anticipation of lower commodity prices and higher interest rates, the latest report from Peoples Company predicts that the farmland market will remain flat in 2024.…
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USDA Report Reveals Strong Farm Sector Income in 2023, But Challenges Remain
Despite a projected drop in net farm income, the U.S. agriculture sector is still experiencing one of its best years on record, according to the USDA’s Economic Research Service. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) has released its annual Farm Sector Income Forecast report for 2023, shedding light on the financial…
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Israeli Agriculture Grapples with Labor Shortage Amidst Conflict
Farmers face challenges as labor shortage hits Israeli agriculture sector Since the outbreak of the conflict with Hamas on October 7th, Israel’s agriculture sector has been dealing with a severe labor shortage. This crisis has been caused by farmers being called up to the reserves and the temporary ban on Palestinian workers from entering Israel.…
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Israeli Agriculture Sector Struggles with Labor Shortage Amidst Conflict
Farmers and Palestinian workers face challenges as labor shortage impacts agriculture sector Since the war with Hamas began on October 7, Israel’s agriculture sector has been grappling with a severe labor shortage. The crisis is a result of farmers being called up to the reserves and the temporary ban on Palestinian workers from entering Israel.…
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$196 Million Investment Expands Markets and Creates Jobs in 37 States and Puerto Rico
USDA’s investments strengthen food and agriculture supply chains, lower costs, and support American farmers In a bid to strengthen American food and agriculture supply chains, expand markets for agricultural producers, and lower food costs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced investments worth nearly $196 million. This significant investment, unveiled during the inaugural meeting…
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$196 Million Investment Expands Markets and Creates Jobs in 37 States and Puerto Rico
USDA Announces Investments to Strengthen American Food and Agriculture Supply Chains In a bid to strengthen American food and agriculture supply chains, expand markets for agricultural producers, and lower food costs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced investments worth nearly $196 million. The investments, unveiled during the inaugural meeting of the White House…
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$196 Million Investment Expands Markets and Creates Jobs in 37 States and Puerto Rico
USDA invests in strengthening American food and agriculture supply chains to lower costs and increase opportunities for producers and entrepreneurs. In a move to bolster American food and agriculture supply chains, President Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack have announced investments totaling nearly $196 million. These investments aim to expand markets…
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The Rise of Electric Vehicles: Revolutionizing the Automotive Industry
From Niche to Mainstream: How Electric Vehicles are Transforming the Way We Drive In the not-so-distant past, the idea of electric vehicles (EVs) dominating the automotive industry seemed like a far-fetched dream. However, in recent years, this dream has transformed into a reality, as the rise of electric vehicles has begun to revolutionize the automotive…