An international consortium of researchers led by Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands has sequenced the genome of the “resurrection plant” Xerophyta viscosa, and published the DNA sequence in … Continue Reading →
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that engineering plants to produce high levels of a protein known as PYL9 may boost drought tolerance … Continue Reading →
Higher produce prices triggered by drought conditions in California have adversely affected performance at 99 Cents Only stores, the discounter said Thursday. read more Supermarket News
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The area of the contiguous United States in moderate drought or worse fell below 50% for the first time since June 19, 2012, according to the latest edition of the … Continue Reading →
NEW YORK — The Midwest drought, “pink slime” controversy and genetically modified organisms were the most influential food stories for consumers in 2012, according to a survey by Hunter Public … Continue Reading →
NEW YORK — The drought and weak corn yield this year will lead to higher wholesale protein prices and multiyear effects on the livestock industry, but those increases won’t translate … Continue Reading →
The Food Institute reports that food inflation, including the impact of the severe drought in the Midwest, will cost a family of four $ 351.12 more in food spending in … Continue Reading →
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $ 170 million of pork, lamb, chicken, and catfish for federal food … Continue Reading →
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has cut its projected U.S. corn production to 10.8 billion bushels, down 17% from its forecast in July of … Continue Reading →
