Agriculture

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) estimates that between 1.6 and 1.8 million small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) will be registered for recreational use by the end of 2024. Thanks to their advanced technology and extensive use in various industries, the United States leads the worldwide market for drones.

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures.

Climate change poses an array of challenges. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes that the impacts of climate change on various sectors of society are interrelated, a connection that mirrors the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew — their conventional neighbors were using more pesticides than before.

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Food, Inc” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eat.

Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu.

Eleven local agriculture students earned awards at the 2024 National Professional Agriculture Students Conference at Lincoln Land Community College.

Shoppers who want to determine if their meat, eggs and poultry were “Made in the USA” are expected to find the task easier once a finalized federal rule takes effect.

Learning how to grow food indoors and out lets you enjoy fresh produce without stretching your budget.

Six years ago, Illinois farmer John Ackerman didn’t hire any contract workers at all. Now he typically hires about 22 every year through a local coordinator that helps farmers hire crews of agriculturally skilled, often Latino workers.