Single-origin heirloom Mexican chiles could finally be accessible in the US. But thanks to Trump's tariffs, they may never make it to your spice racks
Economy
2025-03-06T14:35:14Z
America depends on outside countries for food imports. Let's take a look at where America gets food from and how Trump's tariffs could affect that.
The CME Group is offering a new suite of "micro" contracts tied to the agricultural products like soy and corn.
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A super PAC aligned with congressional Democrats is identifying 9 vulnerable GOP incumbents who represent lots of farmers impacted by the freeze.
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened tariffs of 60% against all Chinese goods, igniting fears of retaliatory tariffs from China.
Risky Business
2024-12-02T17:37:10Z
Oil wells from the Dutch colonial era lie scattered across Java, polluting soil and ruining locals' chances at making a living off anything but oil.
Trump is planning mass deportations, which could impact the construction, agriculture, and hospitality industries.
News
2024-10-18T08:47:39Z
Milton's estimated damage was on par with the combined damage from Hurricanes Helene, Idalia, and Debby.
About 40% of agricultural exports ship in containers move through the East and Gulf Coast ports, according to the National Grain and Feed Association.
Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on John Deere if it follows through on plans to take some its manufacturing to Mexico.
Tech
2024-09-11T07:00:02Z
Solasta Bio, a Scottish startup targeting insects that damage crops, has raised funding to expand to the US.
Big Business
2024-08-22T18:34:39Z
Sugarcane farmers in the US burn their fields to speed up harvests. Brazil is ending sugarcane fires, due in part to its growing ethanol industry.
The US has long struggled with its feral pig problem, which causes billions of dollars in damage. They're difficult to control for a slew of reasons.
"We have fought many wars over oil. We will fight bigger wars over food and water," Olam Agri's CEO said.
A new study found there's high potential for Canadian super pigs, a cross between a wild boar and domestic pig, to invade the US in four states.
Jason Moulton of Whitehall Lane Winery said that sheep can chew away at weeds and leave behind natural fertilizer. He hopes to acquire a herd by 2025.
Hundreds of thousands of fish died last month in one reservoir in southern Vietnam. An extended drought continues in parts of the country.
The winning applicant will get up to $192,300 to travel and showcase how John Deere products are used by workers.
SaliCrop, a seed enhancement company, is working to make crops more resilient to climate change, with a focus on helping them survive in salty soils.
Researchers are facing backlash over a study that found produce grown on urban farms has a higher carbon footprint.