Articles by tag: crops
Tech magnate Bill Gates is now the biggest owner of farmland in the United States. Bill Gates and his wife Melinda own a staggering 242,000 acres across 18 states. This aligns closely with Gates’ recent agricultural innovations projects. This includes Gates Ag One, which focuses on research to help “smallholder farmers adapt to climate […]
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How Severe Weather Passes Costs Down the Food Chain
Crops are always at the mercy of the weather, but 2019 has brought a once-in-a-generation challenge to American farmers. Coupled with the ongoing trade war with China, this year poses unique and daunting problems for the industry, and uncertainty about what the growing season will yield. For some farmers, turning a profit this year […]
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Nut News: The Short Term Looks Positive for Almonds after April 2019 Almond Position Report
On this episode of Nut News with host Tyler Kern, Bob Nunes, CEO of Select Harvest USA, revealed good news for April 2019 almond shipments after the release of the month’s Almond Position Report. Almonds set a new record high this month with 177 million pounds shipped, a 0.3 percent increase over the prior […]