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#pesticides
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1 hour ago
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How TRIC Robotics is reducing pesticide use on strawberries using UV light | TechCrunch

fromKqed
6 days ago
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Pesticides Pose Significant Risk For Pregnant Farmworkers On Central Coast | KQED

fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago
Agriculture

How TRIC Robotics is reducing pesticide use on strawberries using UV light | TechCrunch

fromKqed
6 days ago
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Pesticides Pose Significant Risk For Pregnant Farmworkers On Central Coast | KQED

#gardening
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

Which Indoor Gardening System Is Worth the Price? We Tried Them All

The latest large-scale indoor vertical gardens allow for growing 20, 30, or even 40 veggies and fresh herbs year-round in compact spaces, which is appealing to many.
Agriculture
fromHarvard Business Review
3 hours ago

Age Inclusion Is Your Company's Next Competitive Advantage

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.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

U.S. probes foreign links to agriculture research to protect food supply

The USDA is implementing heightened scrutiny on foreign collaboration in agricultural research to safeguard food security against foreign threats.
Agriculture
#environmental-impact
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago
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NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer on farm fields | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago
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NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer on farm fields | TechCrunch

fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 hours ago

Asking Eric: We want to stay friendly with the new neighbor. What can we do about the ruckus?

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.
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#urban-agro-ecology
fromFuncheap
1 day ago
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UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Participants can engage in community farming by growing organic vegetables and herbs every third Sunday.
The event promotes community relationships and environmental sustainability through hands-on activities and education.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago
Agriculture

UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Monthly gatherings focus on growing organic vegetables, promoting community engagement and environmental awareness.
fromGameSpot
1 day ago
Agriculture

Minecraft - A Complete Guide To Crops

Minecraft farming requires seeds and dedicated farmland with proper hydration and light.
#inheritance-tax
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

These Are The Months You're Waiting For If You're A Fan Of California Grapes - Tasting Table

In 2024, California shipped 91.5 million boxes of table grapes weighing 19 pounds per box, with the largest majority going to American consumers.
Agriculture
#climate-change
fromPortland Monthly
1 day ago

The Best Place to Stay in Wine Country Is at the Vineyard

Andrew Beckham describes their vacation rental as "Agriturismo," inspired by European traditions. He expresses a desire for more such experiences in the U.S.
Agriculture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

With many illegal marijuana farms across the US, why did federal agents target California's biggest legal one?

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.
Agriculture
fromKqed
1 week ago

The 4 Most Ruthless Ants We've Ever Filmed | KQED

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.
Agriculture
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

52nd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off (Half Moon Bay)

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.
Agriculture
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Could Norway be Europe's rare earths future? DW 07/22/2025

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.
Agriculture
fromHigh Country News
1 day ago

In Wyoming, forestry work is female - High Country News

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

With $10M, NYS renews Cornell program to drive economic, job growth | Cornell Chronicle

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.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago

9 Disease-Resistant Vegetable Varieties You Should Be Growing

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.
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#health-benefits
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Bluetongue has been detected in England. Here's what you should know

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.
Agriculture
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

What are the differences between plumcots, pluots and apriums?

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.
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#beef-prices
fromFortune
2 days ago
Agriculture

You're not imagining it. Beef prices have increased as much as 12% in the past year

fromFortune
5 days ago
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Where's the beef? Hamburger inflation is running at 12% as America's herds literally shrink

fromFortune
2 days ago
Agriculture

You're not imagining it. Beef prices have increased as much as 12% in the past year

fromFortune
5 days ago
Agriculture

Where's the beef? Hamburger inflation is running at 12% as America's herds literally shrink

fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 days ago

What are the differences between plumcots, 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.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jerico

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.
Agriculture
fromDaily News
1 day ago

In-N-Out Burger's owner talks about moving to Tennessee in a podcast

Snyder stated that raising a family and conducting business is challenging in California, emphasizing the appeal of Tennessee for both personal and company growth.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

China starts building world's biggest hydropower dam

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.
Agriculture
#trump-administration
fromFortune
5 days ago
Agriculture

Trump's bid to add cane sugar to Coke would cost America thousands of agricultural jobs, trade group warns

fromFast Company
2 days ago
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The Trump administration is pushing to open new coal mines that will likely never turn a profit

fromFortune
5 days ago
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Trump's bid to add cane sugar to Coke would cost America thousands of agricultural jobs, trade group warns

fromFast Company
2 days ago
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The Trump administration is pushing to open new coal mines that will likely never turn a profit

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

PuzzleWatch: Fruitful Works of Art * Oregon ArtsWatch

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.
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#california-agriculture
#wildlife
fromKqed
4 days ago

As Pistachio Harvest Season Ramps Up, Concerns Grow About Workforce | KQED

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

How to make a bee watering station to help pollinators survive the hot weather - it's a child-friendly activity too

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.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The Reason Real Maple Syrup Is So Expensive - Tasting Table

Producing maple syrup requires a labor-intensive process, with 40 gallons of sap needed to make just one gallon of syrup from mature trees.
Agriculture
#solar-energy
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

German farmers give asparagus and strawberries the ax DW 07/18/2025

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.
Agriculture
#innovation
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Why You're Drinking Florida Oranges But Eating California's - Tasting Table

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.
Agriculture
fromHomebuilding
5 days ago

What is a solar panel inverter and how important is it in your solar PV set up?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels generate electricity from sunlight and produce direct current (DC), which must be converted to alternating current (AC) for home use.
Agriculture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Why is that turkey rolling around in the dirt?

Dust bathing is a common practice with many species of birds, mammals, and even some insects, including certain species of bees.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Even Neanderthals had distinct preferences when it came to making dinner, study suggests

Archaeologists studying animal bones from northern Israel have found distinct butchering techniques used by different groups of Neanderthals living at the same time.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Three Times the Action: Build Your Own Triple Compost Bin

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.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Any defect and it will break a lot easier' - craftsmen reveal what makes the perfect hurley ahead of Cork v Tipperary All-Ireland showdown

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.
Agriculture
fromFortune
5 days ago

Kinder Morgan kicks off oil and gas earnings season with a bullish outlook, in part thanks to thirsty data centers

"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."
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#sustainability
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
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An Ancestral Legacy with Modern Concerns: The Story Behind the Waru Waru Agricultural Fields in Peru

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Agriculture

From Extraction to Regeneration: Architecture's Role in Rural Developments in Latin America

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Agriculture

Mapping as Design: A Resource-Based Approach to Rural Design in the United States

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Agriculture

An Ancestral Legacy with Modern Concerns: The Story Behind the Waru Waru Agricultural Fields in Peru

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Agriculture

From Extraction to Regeneration: Architecture's Role in Rural Developments in Latin America

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Agriculture

Mapping as Design: A Resource-Based Approach to Rural Design in the United States

fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

EU proposes major cut to farm subsidies

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.
Agriculture
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Mutschler's rare plants

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.
Agriculture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Cambodia deploys rodents for life-saving mine detection operations

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.
Agriculture
#farm-safety
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Agriculture

Johnny Healy-Rae says 'he is extremely lucky' after hand crushed in work-related accident

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Agriculture

Johnny Healy-Rae says 'he is extremely lucky' after hand crushed in work-related accident

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Agriculture

Johnny Healy-Rae says 'he is extremely lucky' after hand crushed in work-related accident

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Agriculture

Johnny Healy-Rae says 'he is extremely lucky' after hand crushed in work-related accident

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Agriculture

Johnny Healy-Rae says 'he is extremely lucky' after hand crushed in work-related accident

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Agriculture

Johnny Healy-Rae says 'he is extremely lucky' after hand crushed in work-related accident

fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Cost to build largest new reservoir in California in 50 years increases by $2 billion to at least $6.2 billion

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.
Agriculture
fromCyclingnews
1 week ago

2026 Tour Down Under to run from January 17 with all 15 Women's WorldTour teams while men's prologue makes a return

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.
Agriculture
#mexican-tomatoes
fromBon Appetit
1 week ago

Why Tomatoes Might Cost More This Summer

"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.
Agriculture
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago

London urban oasis hosts an artist's multimedia investigation of plants' resilience in the face of climate crisis

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.
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#tariffs
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Coroner rejects calls for gardai to investigate death of farmer Joe Grogan (75) one day after his marriage

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

New Hawaii developments would radically reshape coastline

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.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 week ago

Success at the Farmers Market: 7 Vendor Tips

Cleanliness and approachability significantly enhance customer engagement and sales at farmers' markets.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
16 years ago

Vegetable Seed Sales Shoot Skyward

Vegetable seed sales are expected to rise by 20 to 30 percent this year due to high grocery prices.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 week ago

5 Benefits of Growing Shorter Corn

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.
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fromwww.npr.org
16 years ago

Preparing For A Fall Harvest

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.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
16 years ago

Heirloom Tomato Farmer Finds Beauty In The Ugly

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.
Agriculture
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Heatwaves take toll on UK economy as small businesses feel the burn

"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."
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