Category: Agriculture

Devastating Wildfire Season Prompts Urgent Call for Increased Resources Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain is set to approach the Legislature with a request for $43 million to bolster the state’s firefighting capabilities. This comes in the wake of the most severe wildfire season Louisiana has experienced in a century, which decimated approximately 62,000…

USDA’s investments strengthen American food and agriculture supply chains, lower food costs, and boost economic opportunities. In a significant step towards bolstering American food and agriculture supply chains, President Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack have announced a $196 million investment. This funding aims to strengthen markets for agricultural producers, create…

Ministers unite to address labor shortage on Israeli farms amid various challenges Ministers from various political parties in Israel have joined forces to launch a call for volunteers to assist in the country’s agricultural sector. Spearheaded by Deputy Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Moshe Abutbul, the initiative aims to address the labor shortage caused by…

Indigenous farming practices in Belize challenge the conventional view on slash-and-burn agriculture’s impact on forests A groundbreaking study conducted in Belize has revealed that slash-and-burn agriculture, a traditional farming technique practiced by Indigenous communities worldwide, can actually have a positive effect on forest biodiversity. This finding contradicts the widely held belief that slash-and-burn is a…

Farmers in California’s See Canyon are successfully cultivating crops using minimal amounts of water, showcasing a sustainable alternative to large-scale industrial farming. In the lush orchards of See Canyon near San Luis Obispo, California, farmer Mike Cirone practices a unique and sustainable approach to agriculture known as dry farming. Unlike traditional farming methods that rely…

The US Department of Agriculture reports record-breaking corn harvest in 2023, thanks to favorable weather conditions and global market dynamics. Nestled in the heart of Tennessee, Catesa Farms has been a staple in the community for nearly a century. George McDonald, the current owner and operator, proudly carries on his family’s farming legacy. This year,…

2023 Sees the Largest Corn Harvest in US History, Despite Challenging Conditions In a year plagued by heatwaves and drought conditions, one crop has defied the odds and flourished. The 2023 corn harvest in the United States has shattered records, marking it as the largest in history. This remarkable achievement comes as a welcome surprise…