The overall Agrifood Economy Index rose to 94 in December, recovering from August’s low of 86, according to the DIAL Ventures December 2024 edition of the Agrifood Economy Index.

The report highlights shifting sentiments across the agrifood industry as stakeholders reflect on economic conditions and future expectations. The overall index score of 94 signals improving sentiment, but it’s still below the neutral threshold of 100, indicating persistent industry pessimism.

Future sentiment shows optimism, with the future index climbing to 102. This marks a return to pre-August levels as industry leaders anticipate improved conditions over the next year.

The media economy in Spain is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, marked by the accelerated growth of digital services and market concentration, according to the report Communication, media and internet concentration in Spain, 2019-2022, which reveals a total increase of 6.04% in the media and telecommunications industry and a decrease in the traditional media sectors.

The report on media and internet concentration in Spain, which is part of the Global Media International Project (GMICP) research project, is led by Jessica Izquierdo Castillo, professor at the Universitat Jaume I in Castelló, and includes the participation of professor Juan Carlos Miguel de Bustos from the University of the Basque Country and researcher Raquel Adanero from the UJI.

Stand Up To Cancer has added new expertise to our Scientific Advisory Committee, which oversees SU2C’s scientific research in collaboration with our President and CEO, Julian Adams, Ph.D. With expertise in the areas of pediatric oncology, biostatistics and healthcare economics, our three newest members will be critical partners as we invest in bold science with the goal of reducing cancer deaths.

The University of Texas at Arlington hosted 530 of the brightest minds from North Texas’ middle and high schools last month for the 74th Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The fair attracted more students than ever, with the number of participants increasing by more than 25% over 2024. Engineering remains a high-demand field, especially in Texas, where the economy and the population continue to grow.

The employment rate for people with disabilities dipped slightly in February, fluctuating around a plateau of 37.5%. nTIDE experts caution against attributing changes to recent federal policies, noting the employment-to-population ratio remains stable.