Agriculture

Why Bacon Might Get More Expensive

Wholesale pork-belly prices are surging as the state’s new animal-welfare measure takes effect. Source link

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Cannabis Industry Confronts Billion-Dollar Threat: Weak Weed

A pathogen spreading among crops is cutting the recreational drug’s potency, forcing growers to cull “dudded” plants. Source link

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Farmers Work to Cool Livestock and Chickens as Heat Gets Extreme

The health of animals and farmers’ incomes are under threat as temperatures soar in the U.S. Source link

2 years ago

Farmers Work to Cool Livestock and Chickens in Sweltering Conditions

The health of animals and farmers’ incomes are under threat as temperatures soar in the U.S. Source link

2 years ago

Sugar Shortage Threatens Candy Production Ahead of Halloween, Holiday Seasons

Buyers and producers debate agriculture policy requiring companies use mostly U.S. sugar. Source link

2 years ago

Harvesting Crews Hustle to Bring in Wheat Crop Hit by Drought, Late Rains

Seasonal outfits that work across breadbasket states lost business with a slow start. Source link

2 years ago

Harvesting Crews Hustle to Bring in Wheat Crop Hit by Drought, Late Rains

Seasonal outfits that work across breadbasket states lost business with a slow start. Source link

2 years ago

Farmers Limits Insurance Sales in Florida, California

The insurer is the latest to cut back in states where premiums have soared amid storm and wildfire risks. Source…

2 years ago

The Supermarket Aisle Where Prices Are Still Soaring

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2 years ago

When Your Neighbor Is a Farm With 2,500 Hogs

Local lawmakers and state courts have taken steps to shield large-scale hog barns from lawsuits—and paved the way for them…

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