The Current State of U.S. Agriculture
Dr. Michael Swanson discusses the current state of U.S. agriculture, including inflation, supply chain pain, fertilizers, and avian influenza.
Tag: fertilizer
Agriculture: Deere Sparks Controversy; Bird Flu Spreads to North
Farmers and advocates have filed a 40-page complaint with the Federal Trade Commission demanding that the agency end Deere & Co.’s efforts to prevent farmers and independent dealers from repairing Deere’s equipment. The National Farmers …
UPDATE: Global Food Supply Concerns Intensify Amid Ukraine Crisis
The conflict in Ukraine could cause food and feed prices to rise up to 20%, according to the United Nations food agency. The Food and Agriculture Organization said it was unclear whether Ukraine would be …
Russia Invasion of Ukraine to Push up Energy, Food Prices
The United States and its allies are escalating sanctions against Russia as a result of its invasion of Ukraine that could ripple through the world economy, aggravating inflation and supply chain issues, and prompting consumer …
UPDATED: How Will Global Food Supply Chain Be Affected by Russia-Ukraine Crisis?
Editor’s note: This report was updated Thursday to reflect the Russian invasion of Ukraine the night prior, as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in eastern Ukraine. Below, FI looks at certain ramifications …
Spike in Fertilizer Prices Causing Concern in Europe
A spike in fertilizer prices has hit European farmers, leaving some to question whether to curb planting plans. Winter wheat and barley crops are being sown as many nitrogen fertilizer plants in Europe shut as …
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 12, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the potential impact of soaring fertilizer prices, manufacturing meltdowns in the heartland, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News …
Update: Drought Worsening in U.S. West, Plains
Drought and an early fire season are threatening agriculture in the U.S. West and Plains, reducing hay yields, pushing feed costs higher, the Associated Press reported (July 26), and drying up water sources. Drought conditions …