Global Agribusiness

Small Specialty Crop Growers Are Opting Out of Federal Farm Aid 0
- Global Agribusiness
- March 17, 2026
In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it would provide $12 billion in economic aid for farmers, through the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, largely aimed at addressing market disruptions from shifting trade policy. Nearly all of the aid—$11 billion—was reserved for commodity farmers, or those growing crops like corn and soybeans. The
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School Nutrition Experts Wary as Government Shifts Policies 0
- Global Agribusiness
- March 14, 2026
“It is poison,” Kennedy said. “We need to stop poisoning our kids and making sure that Americans are once again the healthiest kids on the planet.” Since then, states have passed laws banning certain food dyes and chemicals from school meals. The administration has also continued to promise reforms to the food system, culminating in
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Farmers Warn Senate Ag Committee of Iran War Price Shocks 0
- Global Agribusiness
- March 13, 2026
“It is a serious time,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “My phone has been ringing off the hook since last week when the Strait [of Hormuz] was shut down.” Up to 30 percent of the world’s fertilizer exports and a significant percentage of additional raw materials used to make fertilizer pass through
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SNAP Recipients Sue USDA Over Soda, Candy Restrictions 0
- Global Agribusiness
- March 12, 2026
So far, the USDA has signed 22 waivers that allow states to implement restrictions on what foods can be purchased using federal SNAP benefits. These restrictions include soda, sugar-sweetened beverages, candy, energy drinks, and more. The nonprofit National Center for Law and Economic Justice and law firm Shinder Cantor Lerner filed the lawsuit in the
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What to Add to the Field in March 0
- Global Agribusiness
- March 11, 2026
In March, winter is waning, even if your region has a long, cold season. In southern regions, March signals the end, whereas in the North, there may still be a few months of cold weather. Unless the ground is frozen solid, it’s a good time to include some March amendments. If you’re on the edge
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House Farm Bill Doesn’t Address Farm Challenges, Critics Warn 0
- Global Agribusiness
- March 11, 2026
The House Agriculture Committee advanced a proposed farm bill last week—a set of legislative proposals that have traditionally balanced the social safety net around food with the needs of farmers and other food producers. Although a farm bill is typically passed every five years, Congress has failed to pass a new package since the last
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