agriculture

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Barbed wire served as a symbol of violence and oppression, but also of agriculture, cultivation and survival.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Used to mark the changing seasons, the names typically relate to significant events in nature and agriculture.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration said it’s not possible to completely prevent lead from entering the food supply, but it may be possible to reduce the levels through changes to agriculture or manufacturing processes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The energy sector rose 34% and agriculture shares gained from Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Instead, those trees must be grown by the difficult technique of grafting, developed in China long after the beginnings of agriculture.

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