#agriculture

#agriculture

The Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot's Land Pavilion costs $39 to $45 per person, making it the cheapest tour at Disney World. The tour allows guests to walk through greenhouses and see plants and growing methods up close, providing a hands-on experience with an expert guide.

The flamingos use their webbed feet to stir up the soil and snatch molluscs, algae or insects from the shallow water, causing collateral damage to rice crops.

TH Systems, operated by Tony Hennessey, is receiving persistent inquiries for 'dodgy box' devices while specializing in Fire Safety Sticks. This is leading to wasted time.

"USDA has a lot of data that people should be very concerned about protecting for a lot of different reasons," said one current USDA employee who requested anonymity due to ongoing fear of retaliation. "Farmers' financial and production data should be protected at all costs, for privacy reasons and because of competition. If you got access to disaster payments, you would be able to layer a lot of data and arrive at a lot of valuable conclusions about productivity and U.S. farmland, futures markets, and commodity prices. You can hedge a lot of bets and make a lot of money if you know what's happening with U.S. agriculture."

We’ve been clear about our stance on immigration, and there is no amnesty for farm workers as part of our current plans.

High-grade Uji matcha is not something that can be mass produced in the first place.

John Joe Fitzgerald, Vice President of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, recounted the harrowing experience of a farmer in West Kerry whose sheep suffered severe injuries from a dog attack. The emotional toll of witnessing injured sheep and lost lambs profoundly impacted John Joe and inspired action against the ongoing crisis.

The Russians aren't just hitting military objects. They're hitting farms as well. Farming is at the heart of Ukraine culture, and that's what they are trying to destroy.

When cut open, finger limes reveal hundreds of translucent, bead-like vesicles that burst with tangy, lime-like flavor, earning the 'citrus caviar' nickname.

Rising food inflation, currently at double the rate of general inflation, is forcing families to pay an extra €3,000 annually for groceries, signifying a permanent trend in food price increases.

The trade deal aims to spur auto industry shipping, reducing tariffs on UK vehicles to 10%, while British farmers raise concerns over being collateral for car exports.

Pineberries are often mistaken for a combination of pineapples and strawberries, but they result from the cross-breeding of two strawberry varieties, not a hybrid with pineapples.

"Grilled artichoke is normally on our menus, but they are seasonal, so if they're not at the quality we want to represent it, we take it off the menu."

Five high-ranking Greek officials, including a minister and several deputies, resigned amid allegations of involvement in corruption concerning the mismanagement of EU farming subsidies.

Mikesell emphasized that the critical part of the LaserWeeder G2's functionality is the neural network's ability to identify the optimal target area for weed elimination.

The House Farm Bill proposes new, stricter work rules for most able-bodied adults in the food stamp program, under which individuals must work or train for 20 hours weekly.

"We're addressing the lameness issue, which is a big issue at lots and lots of dairies. They reckon 30% of all cows don't walk as well as they should do."

Driscoll's holds significant power in the berry market, not by growing berries directly but through licensing new varieties and enforcing strict patent rights.

In March 2025, China shipped out more than 227,000 tons of canned goods, reinforcing its position as the world's largest exporter of canned foods.

"Places like Iowa and Ukraine would be just snow for 10 years. So agriculture would fail and when agriculture fails, people just die..."

California aquifers replenished an estimated 2.2 million acre-feet of groundwater in the 2024 water year, a significant gain but less than the previous wet year.

To prevent splitting in tomatoes, water them deeply and consistently, avoiding the fluctuation from dry to wet soil for optimal growth and fruit quality.

The bee is the wisest and cleverest of all animals and the closest to man in intelligence; its work is truly divine and of the greatest use to mankind.

This research highlights the alarming presence of modern pesticides, previously perceived as safe, now detected in English rivers, posing a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems.

Despite a £100m cut to the farming budget, nature and farming groups cautiously welcomed it, fearing more substantial reductions by the Treasury.

Scope Biosciences has secured €6 million to advance its CRISPR-based diagnostics platform, aiming for more effective detection technology for agriculture and healthcare.

Popcorn, originating in Peru almost 7,000 years ago, requires strict manufacturing standards; it relies on specific flint corn with a unique moisture content for popping.

Cotton is so pretty at harvest time,

Creating the hottest pepper takes eight to ten years, focusing on flavor as much as heat. The process includes meticulous cross-pollination methods and secretive growing locations.

When my father passed away, everything went into survival mode. The uncertainty was tremendous, but it ignited a fierce determination in me to honor his legacy.

They're aggressive. Disturb them and they're likely to swarm you, biting ten to 20 times per attack and injecting venom that causes an intense burning sensation, followed by itchy blisters.

To choose the juiciest, sweetest peaches, you need to rely on three key senses: sight, touch, and smell. Your sense of smell will draw you to the ripest peaches.

Ethiopia's coffee production is set to reach a record 11.6 million bags by 2025/26, thanks to improved farming practices and favorable weather conditions.

Biting into a perfectly ripe cherry is one of summer's greatest pleasures, yet their high cost stems from agricultural, environmental, and economic factors, making them expensive to grow.

The mountain now echoes with the sounds of water, animals, and traditional dances, as local communities return to its plateaus, reviving seasonal migrations and rituals.