agribusiness

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Recent Examples of agribusiness The perception of Castela as someone hardworking and likeable helps give agribusiness — a term that usually brings to mind older male farmers, or male politicians in congress — a friendlier, more contemporary face. Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026 An Oroville native, LaMalfa was a fourth-generation rice farmer and business owner who lived in his northern California district his entire life, earning a college degree in agribusiness from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Historical patterns in the agribusiness sector support this view; companies like Bunge frequently exhibit muted volatility post-guidance updates when outcomes fall within consensus bands. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025 LaVonne was a fashion design and merchandising major and dance team member, while Joel studied agribusiness. Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for agribusiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agribusiness
Noun
  • Tom Huesgen, the golf club’s director of agronomy, said the club is undertaking the effort in order to provide a consistent playing experience—the gras say-grade will also improve irrigation efficiency.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In professional stadium design, field availability is governed less by calendars than by agronomy, recovery cycles, and surface integrity.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These arrivals enter industries across the board but primarily construction, house care, IT and computer work as well as one of New Zealand’s key industries – the primary sector which includes agriculture, forestry and mining, according to Olsen.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
  • That talent pool has attracted companies focused on agriculture, life sciences and engineering — industries the plan suggests the city should continue prioritizing.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Rare volcanic granite soils covered with a thin layer of calcium carbonate in this high-altitude desert in the foothills of the Andes offer a unique site for the cultivation of Malbec.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Orchid Festival Fairchild is one of the country’s premier centers for orchid cultivation.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Flower lovers of all skill levels can enter the show with divisions ranging from horticulture and floral design to youth and photography.
    Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Farmers enrolled in CottonConnect’s Reel Regenerative Program receive three years of agricultural training on sustainable farming practices with the goal of reducing environmental impacts by reducing the use of water, chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Manu Yaw Fofie was born into the cocoa farming business, but the land bequeathed to him has become more of a burden than a blessing.
    Edward Acquah, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Copper has long been used in gardening products, including fungicides designed to control plant diseases.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Other gardening tools and essentials Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Fifty-seven percent of acres are under no-till or conservation tillage, reducing erosion and fuel use.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
  • The railway boom brought millions of acres of arable land under tillage.
    David McWilliams, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • When her father came to the University of Minnesota in 2024 to get his Ph.D. in agroecology and sustainable agriculture, Beza Sanon moved with him to St. Paul.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Dozens of educational workshops, lectures, panels and demonstrations are scheduled throughout the weekend, ranging from discussions on agroecology policy to beer tasting.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Agribusiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agribusiness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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