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US Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to California’s Proposition 12
The law requires pork sold in the state of California to not be raised using sow gestation crates. Certain groups wish to nullify it.
The Giant Spider Heading to the East Coast Is Good News for Agriculture
Joro spiders may be a foe to arachnophobes, but they’re a friend to farmers dealing with stink bug infestations.
Biden Administration Releases 2023 Budget Proposal
What’s in it for food and agriculture? Will programs begun or expanded during COVID-19 survive in a theoretical post-COVID world?
Solar-Driven System Could Produce Electricity and Water in Desert Regions
The developing technology would help tackle food insecurity in arid locations.
What the War in Ukraine Means for US Agriculture
Russia is a major player in the fertilizer market, and Ukraine is one of the world’s largest wheat exporters. The ongoing situation in Ukraine is likely to affect food systems across the world.
Bird Flu is Rapidly Spreading Through US Poultry Flocks
Farms that raise turkeys and chicken for eggs and meat are on high alert.
New Equity Commission Sets Out to Strengthen the USDA’s Equitable Practices
The 15-member independent commission aims to “address equity issues, including racial equity issues.”
Some Wolves Are Back on the Endangered Species List
The wolves are once again protected, meaning farmers and ranchers can no longer hunt them.
The Not-So-Bright Future of Sustainable Groundwater Use in Agriculture
It would mean a significant reduction in crop yields, according to a new study.
