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Forecast of Tree nuts (Almonds, Pistachio, and Walnuts)

January 10, 2023

Tree nuts are important food commodities that are an excellent energy source and dietary protein and are rich in natural bioactive and health-promoting compounds. The major tree nuts include almonds, pistachio nuts, and walnuts. These nuts are a major source of protein and energy. In recen...

Impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida Citrus Crop

December 19, 2022

Florida is one of the leading producers of citrus crops in the U.S. More than 375,000 acres of this state produce oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, etc., contributing more than 6 billion dollars annually. Florida is the world's second-largest producer of citrus and 100% orange juice in the United Sta...

December 13, 2022

China, India, and Russia are the three largest wheat producers in the world. The United States is the fourth-largest wheat producer in the world. Wheat is the second most important grain that is cultivated in the United States, following corn. Wheat is one of the most demanding and useful food ...

Water- An Essence of Agriculture and Food Production

November 21, 2022

Water is essential for life. No one can survive without water as it is critical for the cellular function of living organisms, there is no life without water. Human beings can survive three weeks without food, but only three days without water. Water is not only used for survival, but also for var...

Cattle Ranching Industry

November 14, 2022

Cattle Ranching is the practice of running a huge farm and raising and breeding herds of grazing livestock such as Sheep and cattle on a large scale. In addition, some also raise beef and dairy cattle, pigs, goats, horses, mules, asses, buffalo, and camels. A Ranch is a large area on which animals a...

Citrus Greening Disease- A Serious Threat

November 7, 2022

The citrus greening disease is the most severe concern for the citrus plant. It is also known as Huanglongbing (HLB) or yellow dragon disease caused by a vector-transmitted pathogen. There is no cure for this disease. The disease is currently found in California, Florida, Georgia, Louisian...

Hike in Fertilizer Prices

October 19, 2022

Fertilizer is a significant farm input that is crucial to ensure the healthy growth of crops, plants, and trees. As discussed before, farm inputs mean all the resources that are required in the process of crop production. Apart from fertilizers, farm inputs also include seeds, water, labor, machiner...

Spike in Seed Prices – 2022

October 10, 2022

Food prices are a big concern for consumers in today’s world. Rising global food prices affect the lower-income group the most. Food is becoming more expensive due to weather shocks, export bans, inflation, high oil prices, a rise in the cost of biofuels, speculation, slow growth in farm yields, a...

Shortage in Farm Labor Force

September 19, 2022

Agricultural inputs play a significant role in farming practices to produce the desired output for the economy. Farm labor is one of the most important inputs and crucial for performing various farming activities. For a few years now, the U.S. agricultural workforce has witnessed a widespread farmwo...

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