BMO’s 2026 Global Farm to Market conference spotlighted rising fertilizer costs, protein-rich food demand, GLP-1 eating trends, and gene-edited crop innovation as food and agriculture companies navigate inflation, energy volatility, and shifting consumer expectations.
At the 21st annual BMO Global Farm to Market conference, industry leaders discussed the impact of market volatility on agribusiness. Private label, prepared food convenience, and better-for-you beverages emerged as clear growth levers.
The USDA is partnering with Palantir Technologies on a $300M modernization of its farm support systems. The effort aims to simplify how farmers access services while improving data coordination and cybersecurity, highlighting the increasingly integral role of digital infrastructure in managing and protecting the U.S. food supply.
Bayer’s Roundup faced a pivotal Supreme Court showdown on April 27 amid intensifying concerns over cancer-causing pesticides and many produce items showing high levels of pesticide residue, including PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in a recent report. However, the court was divided on the issue, with a final ruling expected by the end of June.
