agriculture

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As the lake shrinks, wind blowing across the exposed lakebed kicks up toxic dust left by years of agriculture chemicals and metals washing into the lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The agency said it also had information regarding the possible involvement of a former agriculture minister, his deputy and five former MPs.

From Barron's • 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

Scholars once believed that agriculture spread from a single Middle Eastern point of origin to the four corners of the world.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari