Scientists are trying to find other ways to help pollination
Honey bees, which have been commercially used since the 1990’s, might not be the only bee in town to cure the global pollination issue.
As 35% of the world’s crop depends on pollination, scientists are discovering that there might be a cure to to honey bee crisis after finding that California has over 1,600 species of bees that do not produce honey but are able to pollinate
Happy Thanksgiving: Fresh Turkeys are still available at
Union Square Greenmarket.
They will also be handing out free Holiday Recipe Packets at the Greenmarket Information Tents
Just remember that you might experience long lines due to the holiday and the market
closes at 6pm
Check out the map of today’s vendors
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/23/unionsqgrnmrkt_turkeyday/
Sugar Shortage Linked To High Fructose Corn Syrup
The global shortage of sugar seems to be a direct result from less demand of high fructose corn syrup in the US.
For the 2nd year in a row, global demand for sugar has surpassed production resulting in a deficit of 15 million tons
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/07/sugarshortageandcornsyrup/
Loving The New York City Apple Crop
Jim Allen, President of The New York Apple Association, says the high demand for fresh apple cider is using up the New York apple crop at a fast pace.
Despite Hurricane Irene and other weather mishaps, the apple crop produced was close to predictions made and might last through June of next year with current supply and demand
New York City has it’s 1st Annual Food Day
An increase in New York City’s food industry by 14% in 4 years and the push for healthy eating practices has given the city a reason to celebrate. Annual food day was October 24th.
Mayor Bloomberg handed out apples, donated by the New York State Apple Association, to subway riders to promote some of the challenges and opportunities within the food industry
Global rice prices are going up more than expected after recent flooding in Thailand which has damaged 20% of the main rice crop.
Vietnam and India may see an increase of rice exports as they also raise prices to match Thailand– which is now at an all-time 3-year high
U.S. almond exports are on the rise
United States Department of Agriculture shows that foreign exports of almonds to Europe are up by 10% for the 2011-12 year.
While walnut exports didn’t see as much growth due to lack of U.S. supplies and hazelnuts remaining stagnant, almond production rate has boosted up 16% higher than last year, setting a record of 1.0 million metric tons produced
Farmers looking forward to upcoming year for New York City Department of Education contracts
With many food distribution contracts for New York City’s Department Of Education (DOE) expiring August 2012, many local farmers are looking to get in on a piece of the action.
With current contracts totaling $142 million, farmers seek to get into business with large purchasing companies such as DOE’s SchoolFund Program which purchases 900,000 meals a day
New program for food sustainability
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced that The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program will fund 740 initiatives that will be used for sustainable food production practices.
All 50 states, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, received grants from the USDA to strengthen specialty farms
and create jobs
Grains exceeded expectations this week compared to last week’s reports as corn-belt harvest picks up and heavy rain in dry areas helped with wheat.
The USDA Dept of Agriculture in Missouri reports that grains have dropped: wheat is 31-42 cents lower, corn is 24-36 cents lower, and soybeans are 51 – 78 cents lower
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