As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine takes a mounting human and economic toll, it also has the potential to threaten the food supply for millions of people who depend on agricultural commodities from those two countries. Russian and Ukrainian grain exports have plunged, leaving many countries scrambling ... READ MORE >
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As American farmers struggle, lenders become advisers
This year has been one to forget for the American farmer. Weather, trade and depressed commodity prices have combined to weigh on farmers’ abilities to generate income not only to support their family and way of life, but also to finance the debt they carry to operate their enterprises. It has been a ... READ MORE >
A pivot point for agriculture : Can agritech save farming?
The U.S. agriculture sector has been hard hit in recent years due to changing global demand and the onset of the Trump administration’s trade conflicts. Growth of real net farm income in 2019 dollars has been negative in nine of the past 19 years. Since 2011 the major agriculture states in the Midwest ... READ MORE >