Agriculture

Agriculture

Sugar is one of the most fundamental food products in the world, and the countries that supply the most sugar are unsurprisingly spread out all over the globe. Sugar, of course, comes from all different kinds of crops, but when it comes to the commercial production of the different types of sugar we use in cooking and baking, two dominate.

Hannah Neeleman, the face of the lifestyle brand Ballerina Farm and "tradwife" influencer known for cooking elaborate meals from scratch, doesn't overthink lunch. "It's super simple," Neeleman told Business Insider. Most days, the 35-year-old entrepreneur and homesteader prepares a simple, balanced meal consisting of a carb, a lean protein, and some vegetables for herself, her husband, Daniel Neeleman, and their eight homeschooled kids.

Garda Damien Prendergast, from Dunlavin Garda Station, told the court that in March 2023, while driving through Dunlavin, he saw several sheep wandering on the road. He returned the animals to Mr Mooney's land, where he observed dead livestock, animal carcasses and a strong smell of decay. He said he returned later the same day with other gardaí to inspect the scene. On their return, they took photographs which were shown in court. These depicted several dead and decomposing cows, lambs and sheep.

The good news is that you don't need to wait for an event to get the Grow A Garden Cacao seed. You can find it in the Seed Shop about halfway down the list for 2,500,000 Sheckles or 679 Robux. It's not worth spending your precious Robux on it, as that's roughly the value of a higher-tier Grow A Garden pet, but it does at least guarantee you can buy it immediately.

In 1991, the Mexican state of Chiapas was the epicenter of the first eradication of the cattle screwworm infestation in history. An old sterile fly plant, which operated for about seven years in Chiapa de Corzo about nine miles from the capital, Tuxtla Gutierrez once produced millions of flies that achieved that initial victory over the pest. Now, 34 years later, the same disease is causing alarm in North and Central America.

I review indoor hydroponic gardens for WIRED and have been a proud plant parent for almost 30 years, so I can say that even if you have a running mental catalog of all your recipient's houseplants and know which ones they don't yet have, you may not know what they have space for, or what kind of substrate or pot they'd like to be using.

They were members of the local Wilson 4-H club and that legacy continued when JoAnn raised her own family there. "My daughters both had dairy projects," she said. "They were in the replacement heifer program where they raised dairy calves and sold them at the fair. So that was two generations right there at the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Fairs. We had a really wonderful time. We have wonderful neighbors and we're still here on Chapman Lane."

When life gets stressful, one of the oldest tried and true remedies comes from the calming scent of flowers. Lavender is at the top of that list, and when it's an entire field of lavender it can waft our troubles away with both the sight and aroma. Petaluma residents can see and enjoy such a visage on Chapman Lane where the Lavender Bee Farm has been enchanting locals and international guests for many years.

Long Island's relationship with weed runs deep. From quiet backyard sessions in Nassau to late-night bonfires in Suffolk, the culture here has always been about more than just getting high-it's about connection, authenticity, and quality. As legalization reshapes New York's cannabis landscape, Long Island smokers are proving something powerful: premium weed has a place far from Manhattan's city lights. Here, the strongest weed isn't about chasing hype-it's about finding balance between potency, purity, and craftsmanship.

The Bronx has always been the birthplace of movements-hip-hop, street art, sneaker culture, and now, the next chapter in New York's cannabis evolution. It's a borough that doesn't follow trends; it makes them. The people here don't need validation. They already set the tone. And when it comes to weed, that same Bronx authenticity shines through. The community isn't looking for weak or watered-down products-they're looking for fire weed that delivers on quality, consistency, and culture.

Shelburne Orchards is a family-owned orchard near the shores of Lake Champlain outside of the city of Burlington. The 60-acre lot is known for its apple production, which hits its peak in September and October. Like many other farms, the orchard runs a popular U-Pick operation during this time, along with hay rides and other family-friendly activities. However, visitors to Shelburne Orchards also get to enjoy the farm's homemade apple brandy, which contains about 77 apples per bottle and is distilled on site.

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The plant in question isn't a true cactus at all, but a succulent called Euphorbia trigona, also known as the African milk tree. Like many columnar euphorbias, it can shoot up rapidly indoors if it's happy, often outgrowing its space. Luckily, the plant responds well to pruning if done carefully. Prescription The most effective way to manage its height is to top the plant.

This is not an allotment, this is a show garden worthy of the Chelsea Flower Show, I thought to myself as I entered through a hidden gate in Barnet, north London. A sweeping tunnel of more than 100 fruit and flower trees led temptingly towards more secrets and surprises tucked away in Steve Mills' plot, which he has been tending to for 14 years.

Jasmín Ordóñez looks out from a wooden boat at the water as she crosses a narrow channel that connects a labyrinth of chinampas, island farms that were built by the Aztecs thousands of years ago. "Let's close our eyes and ask our Mother Water for permission to sail in peace," she said as the boat moves slowly, in contrast to the frenetic traffic of Mexico City just a few miles away.

the current and imminent labor shortage exacerbated by the near total cessation of the inflow of illegal aliens, increased enforcement of existing immigration law, and global competitiveness pressures described below, presents a sufficient risk of supply shock-induced food shortages to justify immediate implementation

Complete with photo-ops and fall decorations, you will surely experience a picture-perfect moment when deciding which pumpkin to take home. And don't miss the Pumpkin Chucking, Snack Wagon, Living History Demonstrations, and more! Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main St., Flushing, Floral Park, Queens 718-886-3800 If you're looking for the perfect fall photo op, you'll find it at QBG this fall. Ticket fee includes admission to both the pumpkin patch and the garden, so you will have plenty of chances to snap the perfect autumn shot.

Some kids start their mornings with cereal and cartoons, but my daughters start theirs with rubber boots and feed pails. In 2010, I moved to a cattle and grain farm in east-central Alberta, Canada, to be with my now-husband. Fifteen years later, our two daughters - who are 13 and 12 - have never known another home. Life here is unconventional, especially compared to my previous lifestyle in the city, because there's always work to do.

I'm six months pregnant and horribly overwhelmed, so I've enlisted the help of a local gardener to tackle the more pernicious intruders (such as green alkanet, which leaves my ankles feeling bitten whenever I hang out the washing, and some of the many robinia saplings that have appeared from the neighbour's great big, beautiful tree) while leaving the good stuff behind. Then, in the patches that open up, I'll be sowing green manure.

The corn maze adventure begins with a Stalk Talk to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles and mazing your way to Victory Bridge. With corn stalks towering far overhead, it can become easy to get turned around inside the maze and struggle to find the exit-but that's the fun of it after all. Just prepare to persevere as this maze is tricky!

Two riders search the hills at the base of the Elkhorns, the Montana range above my family's ranch. Another rider and I go low, and as we round a bend, our offending cows come into view. Some lounge, others twitch their tails as the neighbors' three red bulls drool and huff. As we move our cattle into a bunch, calves find their mothers and knock noses into milkbags.

German hybridizer Kordes crossed the red hybrid musk rose, Robin Hood' (1927) developed by Joseph Pemberton in England, and the white hybrid tea, Virgo' (1927), bred in France by Charles Mallein. The cross produced Rosa KORbin', a very healthy floriferous floribunda that bloomed in large clusters of medium-size lightly double, white flowers. In 1958, this rose was introduced to the world. It is known as Iceberg' in the USA, Schneewittchen (Snow White)' in Germany and Fee des Neiges (Snow Fairy)' in France.