Tag: Agriculture

Trump’s immigration plan threatens california’s food supply

California farmers are facing a crisis due to President Trump’s immigration policy, which threatens to decimate the industry by deporting undocumented farmworkers.

The Great Agricultural Divide: How Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Could Decimate California’s Farm Industry

A Tale of Two Worlds: Farmers and Farmworkers on Opposite Sides of the Fence

As the sun rises over the vast expanse of California’s agricultural fields, a sense of unease settles over the state’s farm industry. For decades, farmers have been reliant on a workforce that is predominantly undocumented, with an estimated 80% of the state’s farmworkers lacking proper immigration status. Continue reading “Trump’s immigration plan threatens california’s food supply”

New Jersey drought crisis

New Jersey’s drought threatens global food security by disrupting corn and soybean production, leading to price hikes and scarcity worldwide.

The Devastating Ripple Effect: Unpacking the Global Implications of a Drought-Stricken New Jersey

As one of the most water-intensive states in the United States, New Jersey relies heavily on irrigation to support its agricultural sector. The drought warning not only threatens the livelihoods of farmers but also has a significant impact on the state’s energy consumption. Continue reading “New Jersey drought crisis”

How climate change may make strawberries a rare delicacy

Strawberries may become luxury fruit due to 3°F rise in temperature, threatening US$3 billion industry and prompting need for sustainable farming practices.

The Future of Strawberries: A Luxury Fruit Due to Climate Change?

As the world grapples with the far-reaching consequences of climate change, a new study from the University of Waterloo has shed light on a pressing issue that may seem unrelated to the broader context of global warming. The researchers have found that strawberries, one of the most lucrative commodities for California and the United States, may become a luxury fruit in the near future due to a rise in temperature of 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue reading “How climate change may make strawberries a rare delicacy”