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Agriculture
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Why is the government dropping millions of flies over the Bay Area?

Releasing sterile, irradiated male Mediterranean fruit flies by air suppresses and eradicates invasive populations, protecting agriculture from major economic losses.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Rats! More than 100,000 acres of almond orchards across Central California are infested

Almond growers across Central California are facing a significant rat infestation affecting over 100,000 acres of orchards, resulting in severe economic hardship and extensive damage.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Soaring beef prices could mean costlier chopped cheeses in NYC

Chopped cheese prices in New York City may rise due to record high ground beef costs.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Your favorite candy just got pricier, and it's not because of tariffs

Hershey will raise product prices due to skyrocketing cocoa costs influenced by climate change.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.dailynews.com
5 months ago

California avocado growers say Mexican imports have helped their sales

California avocado growers are optimistic about recovery after wildfires, largely due to increased year-round demand fueled by Mexican avocado imports.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

TikTok trend for Dubai chocolate' causes international shortage of pistachios

‘The demand for pistachio chocolate bars has completely eclipsed our expectations,’ said Charles Jandreau of Prestat Group, emphasizing the unexpected impact of social media on luxury chocolate sales.
Silicon Valley food
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