With U.S. organic food sales topping $50 billion in 2018, statistics from the Organic Trade Association indicate that fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops combined make up 36.3 percent of total organic sales.
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Rise of Rice Farming in Asia 3,000 Years Ago Explained
New research has shed light on how paddy field rice farming rapidly expanded along Asia’s coastline 2,000–3,000 years ago after freshwater conditions improved.
Sea Butterflies And Sea Angels Survived Earth’s Last Mass Extinction
Two groups of tiny, delicate marine organisms, sea butterflies and sea angels, were found to be surprisingly resilient.
University of Hawaii Team to Develop Wildfire Risk System
Recent wildfires ravaging the West Coast highlight the importance of preparation and understanding the threat everywhere, including Hawaiʻi.
A Look Back With Hurricane Hunter Dr. James “Doc” McFadden
Dr. James “Doc” McFadden was a dedicated public servant who, over the course of his 57 year career, immeasurably influenced the evolution of airborne data collection at NOAA.
Abundance of Salmon Key to Feeding 'Underdog' Stream Fishes
Researchers from Simon Fraser University’s Salmon Watershed Lab have found when salmon returns are high, smaller and less dominant fishes get a chance to feast on their eggs.