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**The Blob: A New Climate Challenge**

The Blob, a vast expanse of unusually warm ocean water stretching from Alaska to California, has been disrupting marine ecosystems since its first appearance in 2013. This marine heatwave, capable of raising sea

In an unexpected turn of events, Bulgaria’s renowned rose harvest has commenced nearly a month earlier than usual this year. The eastern European country, a leading global producer of rose water and rose oil, relies heavily on the timely harvest of r

Down on the south end of California’s San Joaquin Valley, oil rigs have plumbed the earth like flocks of blackened drinking birds for more than a century. Now, they’re fast becoming vestiges of a bygone era. Kern County still produces nearly three-qu

This fall and winter, the U.K. and Ireland experienced some of the wettest conditions ever recorded, a phenomenon closely linked to climate change. According to an analysis from World Weather Attribution, a particularly strong jet stream directed Atl

The alarming decline in populations of migratory freshwater fish, as highlighted by a recent report, has significant implications for the agriculture sector and investors. The reduction of species such as salmon, trout, eel, and sturgeon by an averag

The release of the 2022 Census of Agriculture’s Congressional District Profiles and Rankings by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) marks a significant milestone for stakeholders in the agricult

Greeneye Technology, a trailblazer in AI-enabled precision spraying technology, has secured a significant milestone with the completion of a $20 million funding round led by Israeli investment company Deep Insight. This round, supported by existing i

Empire State Development (ESD) has opened the application window for the sixth year of the Grow-NY food, beverage, and agriculture business competition. This initiative, which offers a total of $3 million in prize money annually, aims to attract high

Ammonia, a chemical vital for modern society, plays a crucial role in global food production, sustaining the lives of 4 billion people. However, the environmental cost of current production methods cannot be ignored. With emissions equivalent to 2% o

Ag-tech start-up WeedOUT, Ltd., has made waves in the agricultural industry by securing a substantial USD 8.1 million in A-round funding. The leading investor in this round is Fulcrum Global Capital, a renowned US agri-focused venture capital firm wi