Farms and biodiversity: A new study, published in the journal Nature, found that “climate-stressed farmland possesses only half the number of insects, on average, and 25 percent fewer insect species than areas of natural habitat.” (The Conversation)
U.S. egg production: Despite the ravages of bird flu, 9.39 billion eggs were produced in March 2022, down just 1 percent from the same month last year. (NASS)
Rural water projects: The USDA will invest $420 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to rehabilitate dams, prevent floods, and restore watersheds in 31 states. (Reuters)
Ransomware attacks: The FBI warned the U.S. agricultural sector that future ransomware attacks may be timed to disrupt critical planting and harvest seasons, causing financial loss and affecting the food supply chain. (FBI)