Why the U.S. is growing less food
The United States’ fruit and vegetable production, as well as the number of farms in the country, has been declining for decades while it increasingly relies on other countries to …
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More Than 167,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Recalled For E. Coli Risk
Wolverine Packing Co., a meat distributor based in Detroit, is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of fresh and frozen ground beef products for potential E. coli contamination. The products were …
Why 90% of the U.S. avocado supply comes from Mexico
Avocados have become nearly ubiquitous in American society, served at fast-food outlets and fine dining alike as demand grows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that U.S. avocado consumption has …
Why U.S. citrus is facing a shortage crisis
U.S. orange production has plummeted as the industry faces volatile threats from extreme weather events, an incurable disease and economic pressures. Citrus growers are losing millions of dollars every year, …
Will avocados get more expensive after Mexico assault, inspection pause?
(NewsNation) — There’s bad news for guacamole lovers: The U.S. could soon see fewer avocados coming from Mexico. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended inspections of avocados and …
How U.S. soybeans influence global economics
Soybeans have become a cornerstone of American agriculture, contributing $124 billion to the U.S. economy in 2022, according to a study conducted by the National Oilseed Processors Association and the …