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Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds November 27, 2024 PLOS Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production finds yields have continued to grow at roughly the same rate since the 1960s. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production finds yields have continued to grow at roughly the same rate since the 1960s. John Baffes of the World Bank and Xiaoli Etienne of the University of Idaho, U.S., report these findings on November 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE. Almost 10 billion people are expected to inhabit Earth by 2050, so agricultural production will become increasingly critical to feeding the growing population. Over the past six decades, much of the growth in food production has stemmed from technological advances, including the widespread development and use of better crop varieties. But some studies have suggested that the growth in production has leveled off, raising concerns about future food availability, especially in the low- and middle-income countries with the highest population growth. In the new study, the researchers developed standardized measures for production and yield for 144 crops, covering 98 percent of global agricultural land. These measures allow scientists and policymakers to compare agricultural productivity across different countries and regions. The researchers found that there has been no discernable slowdown in the global growth of crop yields during the last six decades -- any observed slowdown in specific crops, regions or countries has been offset by gains in others. Their findings show that yields grew annually at a rate equivalent to about 33 kg of wheat per hectare. While the study's findings are reassuring from a global food supply perspective, the researchers caution that sustainable food production and the affordability of food will continue to be challenges to global food security. They emphasize that these concerns are particularly relevant in the face of intensifying climate change and increased demand for food due to population and income growth. The authors add: "Utilizing a comprehensive caloric-based index of production and yield for 144 crops, covering 98% of global agricultural land and food output, this paper reveals that, on an aggregate level, global yield growth -- a vital indicator of agricultural productivity -- has not slowed over the past six decades. This steady growth equates to an annual increase of approximately 33 kilograms of wheat per hectare, highlighting continued productivity gains worldwide." Story Source: Materials provided by PLOS . Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference : Cite This Page :CNBC Daily Open: Global geopolitical uncertainty intensifies over the weekend
Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. RB Gus Edwards will move up as the lead back for Los Angeles after J.K Dobbins (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Edwards was activated from IR earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers' run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Besides Dobbins, the Chargers also placed S Alohi Gilman (hamstring) on injured reserve. CB Cam Hart (ankle) and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) also have been ruled out. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. The Falcons will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. The loss of Dobbins, who has rushed for eight touchdowns, could put more pressure on QB Justin Hebert and the passing game. Herbert's favorite option has been WR Ladd McConkey, who has four TD receptions among his 49 catches for 698 yards. McConkey, the former University of Georgia standout who was drafted in the second round, could enjoy a productive return to the state against a Falcons defense that ranks only 26th against the pass. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflThere is renewed confidence at foreign exchange (forex) market with the naira rose against the dollar at the Nigerian autonomous foreign exchange market (NAFEM) ahead of Blomberg BMatch forex implementation. Spot forex data from the FMDQ platform revealed that the naira appreciated by 0.97 per cent, closing at N1,659.44 per dollar in the official market. Traders noted that the exchange rate fluctuated between N1,661 and N1,705.00, ultimately closing at N1,659.44 per greenback. In a directive, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has told authorised deposit money banks to acquire necessary technology and resources to integrate with the Bloomberg BMatch system. The directive followed the apex bank decision to implement automated foreign exchange trading to improve supply, transparency, and governance. The CBN said effective from December 2, all authorised dealers will go live in the use of Bloomberg BMatch as the electronic foreign exchange matching system (EFEMS) for its forex trading activities. The CBN said the platform will enhance the integrity and operational efficiency of currency trading by providing transparent and automated matching trades. The authority expects this process to lead to market efficiency and greater price discovery. The CBN policy committee expressed concerns about persisting exchange rate pressure reflecting increasing demand for dollars. Nigeria’s gross external reserves remained strong at more than $40.257 billion, based on the latest information on foreign exchange movement from the CBN. The nation’s foreign reserves recorded four outflows since last week, when it peaked at $40.291 billion. In the global commodities market, oil prices declined as traders monitored OPEC+ talks regarding production and speculated on the effects of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
After a career that included gold-plated defense and championships with his hometown San Francisco Giants and then a finish surrounded by family with the Cardinals, Brandon Crawford announced his retirement Wednesday evening. "It's time for the next chapter," Crawford wrote in a post on his Instagram page . Crawford, 37, played 14 seasons in the majors and all but 28 games of his 1,682-game career came with the Giants, the team he grew up cheering for and dreamed about playing for. Those 28 games came this past season with the Cardinals, who signed the veteran shortstop during spring training to be both a backup for and a mentor to rookie shortstop Masyn Winn. Although limited when it came to playing time on the field and production at the plate, Crawford was regularly lauded for what he provided the young infielders in the clubhouse. Winn said several elements of his pregame routine and preparation came directly from watching or talking to Crawford, and one of Winn's representatives praised Crawford for the guidance he offered Winn. Crawford was one of the first to predict how Winn would earn consideration for the Gold Glove Award; Winn was a finalist. For Crawford, the offer from the Cardinals gave his youngest child a chance to see him play, and his family was a constant presence around the club. "To the Cardinals, thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue my career for one more season," Crawford wrote on the Instagram message. "This opportunity gave me a chance to experience a different role for the first time in my career. It also gave Jazlyn a chance to watch me play — even if she won't remember it, we've got plenty of pictures to look back on — and created unforgettable moments on the field and in the clubhouse with my other four kids. ... I genuinely enjoyed my final season playing for another historic franchise." As part of the Cardinals' early signal of a shift toward youth and change in the roster, they released Crawford toward the end of August. In 13 years with the Giants, Crawford won four Rawlings Gold Glove Awards as one of the most reliable and smooth shortstops in the National League. He was selected for three All-Star Games, and in 2021, at age 34, he finished fourth in the voting for the National League MVP. He is the club's all-time leader in games at shortstop. A Bay Area native drafted out of UCLA by San Francisco in 2008, Crawford was the Giants starting shortstop for World Series championships in 2012 and 2014. Each of those years, Crawford and the Giants ousted the Cardinals in the National League Championship Series to claim the pennant and advanced to the World Series. "I definitely pretended to win a World Series in my backyard — but winning two?" Crawford wrote on Instagram. "That was beyond my wildest dreams." Shortly after Crawford posted his retirement to the social media site, the Giants announced they would honor him and his career April 26 at Oracle Park.Some of B.C. Conservative leader's critic picks questionedAir India Express marked the launch of its new Surat to Bangkok route with substantial liquor sales during the flight. Despite passengers alleging that alcohol supplies were depleted, airline officials confirmed that there was ample stock. The inaugural journey was conducted using a Boeing 737-8 aircraft, accommodating 175 passengers and a crew of six. Although social media rumors suggested shortages, the airline maintained that both food and alcohol provisions were sufficient. Air India Express generally caps the liquor service to 100 ml per passenger per flight, offering a selection of five alcoholic beverages. The Tata Group-owned airline has not released an official statement regarding the matter. (With inputs from agencies.)
Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probeThe last thing the San Francisco 49ers needed for their Week 12 matchup with the Green Bay Packers was to be without their starting quarterback, but it appears they may have to deal with that scenario. Brock Purdy left practice on Thursday after throwing just a few passes in the section of the session open to media. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area , Purdy was seen getting his shoulder rubbed by head athletic trainer Dustin Little before the quarterback left prior to the start of practice. Purdy has been dealing with shoulder soreness in the wake of the 49ers' surprise loss to the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday, one which left them 5-5 and bottom of the NFC West. He was officially listed as limited for Thursday's session, but the 49ers' decision to push the usual quarterback media session back to Friday suggested there is a strong chance Purdy will not play at Lambeau Field. If that proves to be the case, Brandon Allen would get the start under center for the 49ers. Joshua Dobbs is the third-stringer. Nick Bosa and Trent Williams again missed practice, while reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey was back after a rest day on Wednesday. Rookie wide receiver Jacob Cowing sat out the session after being limited on Wednesday, indicating he is on course to miss the game with a concussion suffered against Seattle. 49ers injury report This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.New York, NY, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Launch Two Acquisition Corp. 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he idea of , one of the most feared heavyweights in boxing history, losing to YouTuber-turned-boxer has caused a stir in the boxing world, with many fans questioning the legitimacy of the fight. Some have even suggested that the bout might have been staged for financial gain. These claims have sparked widespread conspiracy theories, but , is pushing back against the speculation. Amir Tyson responds to conspiracy theories , who was part of the commentary team during his father's fight against on November 15, addressed the rumors in a recent interview. Speaking from Dubai, where he attended the IBA championship, dismissed the allegations of a staged fight, demanding concrete evidence to back up the claims. "Where's the proof? Give me factual proof," declared. He pointed out that the accusations of a rigged fight were baseless, emphasizing the legal ramifications of such actions. "That's a felony, that's a federal crime," he added, reinforcing his belief that the fight was legitimate. Fight drew a record number of viewers While the outcome of the fight sparked controversy, there's no denying the massive success of the event. The fight between shattered records, with a historic 65 million concurrent viewers tuning in, making it the most-watched boxing event ever. The event also set a new benchmark for ticket sales, raking in 18 million dollars, surpassing the previous record held by Despite technical issues that affected some viewers' ability to stream the fight on Netflix, the financial success of the event was undeniable, with reportedly earning $20 million and Jake Paul taking home $40 million dollars. The aftermath of the fight saw an image of a supposed "script" for the bout circulating on social media. The script claimed would show flashes of his prime in the early rounds before tiring out by the third and ultimately losing to by the fifth. A community note on Twitter quickly debunked the document, labeling it as a fake. However, the circulation of the script only fueled the conspiracy theories surrounding the fight's legitimacy. responded to these claims. "We know the game, we know how people believe [anything they see]... It's too much, you can't change people's opinions sometimes," he concluded.
Southeast Bulloch moved one step closer to a fourth consecutive state flag football championship, edging Harris County, 7-0, in a hard-fought quarterfinal matchup Monday on Fred Shaver Field in Brooklet. The Yellow Jackets (17-1) scored on their first drive of the game and the defense made it stand up. SEB likely will now go on the road to face either Westside Macon or Dodge County, who were playing later Monday, in a Final Four game. A victory Thursday would send SEB into the championship game on Monday, Dec. 16 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. A more complete story and photos from Monday's victory over Harris County will be posted later.US News Today Live Updates on December 23, 2024 : Tesla's latest recall: 694,304 cars identified for tire pressure issue—Find out if yours is on the list
ATLANTA – Quarterback Carson Beck's status for No. 2 Georgia's Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal is uncertain after he suffered an elbow injury in Saturday's Southeastern Conference championship game win over Texas. Georgia announced Monday there is no timetable on Beck's return as he and his family explore treatment options. Recommended Videos Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Sunday the team was awaiting results of tests. The school did not announce details of the injury in Monday's announcement. Beck was injured on the final play of the first half in the Bulldogs' 22-19 overtime win over Texas on Saturday. Beck made a dramatic return to the field for the handoff on the game-winning play. Beck was needed after backup Gunner Stockton had his helmet knocked off, forcing him to leave the game for one play. Beck's injury was to his right (throwing) arm. Even though he was able to take the snap and hand off to Trevor Etienne for the running back’s decisive 4-yard touchdown run, Beck was unable to raise his right arm. Smart said Sunday that Beck attended the team meeting for the CFP draw announcement. “He was pretty somber,” Smart said. “It was a tough deal for him in terms of not being able to go out there and finish in the second half.” Georgia announced punter Brett Thorson will need season-ending surgery after injuring his non-kicking leg against Texas. “Carson and Brett are both fierce competitors and extremely hard workers,” Smart said in a statement released by the school. “I’m confident they will attack their rehab with the same determination they exhibit in their daily habits. We will be here to support them every step of the way.” Stockton would be the likely starter if Beck can't return for the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl. Stockton completed 12 of 16 passes for 71 yards with one interception against Texas. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballOgun Emerges Best Overall Performing State In ICT
3 No Brainer Oil Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right NowArizona trending towards roster overhaul after first day of transfer portal periodGREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who this summer and left his wife and three children has been located in Eastern Europe and is communicating with law enforcement, but he has not committed to returning home, authorities said. Ryan Borgwardt began communicating with authorities Nov. 11, after they tracked him down, Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll said Thursday. The sheriff showed a video that Borgwardt sent police that day from an undisclosed location. The sheriff said no charges have been filed and that he doesn't think they will be necessary while authorities “keep pulling at his heartstrings” to come home. Here are some things to know about Borgwardt and his disappearance: Who is he? Borgwardt, who is in his mid-40s, lived with his wife and children in Watertown, a city of about 23,000 people northwest of Milwaukee that is known for its German heritage, parochial schools and two dams on the Rock River. When did he disappear? The sheriff has said his department was told Aug. 12 that Borgwardt had not been heard from since the previous day, when he traveled about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from home to Green Lake to go kayaking. Borgwardt’s wife said he texted her at 10:49 p.m. to say he was heading to shore. How was the search conducted? Deputies found Borgwardt’s vehicle and trailer near Green Lake. His kayak was discovered on the lake, overturned and with a life jacket attached to it, in an area where the water is about 200 feet (60 meters) deep. An angler later found Borgwardt’s fishing rod. The search for his body continued for more than 50 days, with divers scouring the lake on several occasions. How did authorities find Borgwardt? Clues — including that he reported his passport lost or stolen and obtained a new one a few months before he disappeared — led investigators to speculate that he made it appear that he had drowned to go meet a woman he had been communicating with in the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan. Podoll declined to comment when asked what he knew about the woman, but he said law enforcement contacted Borgwardt “through a female that spoke Russian.” His identity was confirmed through asking him questions that the sheriff said only Borgwardt would know and by a video he made and sent them Nov. 11. He has spoken with someone from the sheriff's department almost daily since. However Podoll said Thursday that Borgwardt's exact location in Eastern Europe was not known. Why are U.S. authorities struggling to pinpoint his location? Podoll said Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk has been the one communicating with Borgwardt and their conversations have all taken place via email. Vande Kolk told The Associated Press in an email Friday that authorities are trying to determine Borgwardt's exact location. But that might not be easy even with modern surveillance technology. Scott Shackelford, executive director of the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research at Indiana University, said authorities should be able to locate Borgwardt through his device's internet protocol address, a unique number assigned to every device connected to the internet. But he said it's very easy to mask an IP address and make it appear as if the device is in one country when it's really in another. Software exists that can route your IP address across the globe, Shackelford said. Police may not have the expertise, the manpower or any interest in digging through multiple layers of cyber deception, he said. What was in the video Borgwardt sent to law enforcement? Wearing an orange T-shirt, Borgwardt, unsmiling, looks directly at the camera, apparently filmed on a cellphone. Borgwardt says he is in his apartment and briefly pans the camera, but mostly shows a door and bare walls. “I’m safe and secure, no problem,” he says. How did he fake his death? Borgwardt has told authorities he overturned his kayak on the lake, dumped his phone in it and paddled an inflatable boat to shore. He told authorities he chose Green Lake because it is Wisconsin's deepest at 237 feet (over 72 meters). He then rode an electric bike stashed by a boat launch about 70 miles (110 kilometers) through the night to Madison, the sheriff said. From there, by Borgwardt's account, he traveled by bus to Detroit and then Canada, where he boarded a plane. Police are still verifying Borgwardt’s description of what happened, Podoll said. Why did he do it? Borgwardt faked his death and fled because of “personal matters,” thinking it was the right thing to do, the sheriff said. Investigators found that he took out a $375,000 life insurance policy in January for his family. “He was just going to try and make things better in his mind, and this was the way it was going to be,” Podoll said. What's next? Borgwardt has not yet decided to return home, and if he does it will be of his own free will, according to Podoll. Deputies are stressing to him the importance of returning home and cleaning up the mess he made. The sheriff suggested that Borgwardt could be charged with obstructing the investigation into his disappearance, but so far no counts have been filed. The search for Borgwardt, which lasted more than a month, is said to have cost at least $35,000. Borgwardt told authorities that he did not expect the search to last more than two weeks, Podoll said, and his biggest concern is how the community will react to him if he returns. ___ This story was updated to correct the spelling of Scott Shackelford’s last name, which had been misspelled “Shackleford.” The Associated Press
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