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agriculture

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /
NOUN
farming, crop production
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Why it matters: Biofuel policy directly affects commodity demand and gasoline markets, making it a proxy fight between agriculture and energy interests.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

L.A.’s roots in colonial agriculture run long and deep.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The farming union wants the next government to commit to an increased budget for agriculture.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Monsanto revolutionized American agriculture by developing the powerful herbicide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Key hallmarks of this transition included the development of agriculture, metallurgy, complex technology, centralized government, and writing.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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