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04/13/2022
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By Mary Villareal
ECONOMIC COLLAPSE: War, pandemic will lead to global food shortages
People need to start getting ready for the worst as the global economy heads south. In the April 7 episode of “The Late Prepper,” host JD Rucker discussed the importance of prepping. While most people would not be convinced about prepping until necessary, Rucker said things are already getting bad now. “And it’s going to be […]
04/07/2022
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By Mary Villareal
KILLER BILL: Brazil’s “Poison Package” Pesticides Act now on its way to Senate, vastly increasing the spraying of toxic pesticides on foods
Brazil’s House of Representatives recently passed the draft law “Pacoto de Veneno” or “Poison Package” Pesticides Act, which would make the use of pesticides more flexible, despite being in violation of the rights to food and a healthy environment as enshrined in Brazil’s Constitution. The bill would allow the release of carcinogenic pesticides, giving greater […]
03/22/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Canada increasing potash output to shore up food production as Russia-Ukraine conflict continues
The world’s largest fertilizer producer, Nutrien Ltd., recently announced its plans to increase potash output by nearly one million tons this year in response to the uncertainty of supply from Eastern Europe. Potash is a key input necessary for producing nitrogen-containing fertilizers. While Canada is the biggest potash producer, Russia and Belarus come in second and third, which […]
03/17/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Inflation, soaring oil prices hobble farmers worldwide
Inflation and increased energy costs have been exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with inflation hitting a record high of 7.9 percent the past week. Even red diesel, which is commonly used for farm operations, is now reaching all-time highs. The continuous optimism just a few weeks ago about the U.S. long-grain rice crop being able […]
03/10/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Price of wheat soars to record high as war between Russia and Ukraine continues
The war between Russia and Ukraine has already driven up gas prices. Now, the price for wheat has also surged to its highest level. Wheat price is now at a record $12.94 per bushel, up 70 percent over the last month, as measured by a futures contract on the Chicago Board of Trade. The conflict […]
01/27/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Farmers around the globe now feeling the pinch of higher fertilizer prices and more
The high fertilizer costs are now weighing on farmers in the developing world, with many forced to cut back on production. This could signal global food prices to go even higher this year after hitting decade-highs in 2021. The problem lies in global energy costs, which have now flowed through into fertilizer prices. Moreover, fertilizer […]
01/26/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Farming insider warns upcoming food shortages will be FAR WORSE than expected
A farming insider recently shared that increased costs will make it impossible for many farmers to profit from planting corn this year. This is because the costs for fertilizer, liquid nitrogen and seeds are triple to quadruple the old prices. The plan, according to the insider, would be to convert about 700 acres of corn to soybeans […]
12/20/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Shocking investigation reveals top 5 pesticide companies in the world use Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHP) and concentrate these products in developing nations
An analysis of data found that people from developing countries are more likely to suffer from exposure to pesticides classified as highly hazardous to human health and the environment. This analysis also showed that the world’s top five pesticide makers are making billions from these same chemicals. The same pesticides are also contributing to the demise of bee […]
12/07/2021
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By Mary Villareal
California to cut water supply to cities and farmlands amid worsening drought
The California Department of Water Resources is planning to restrict water delivery to cities and farmlands amid the ongoing drought that is expected to persist well into next year. This will affect 27 million Californians and three-quarters of a million acres of farmland. Karla Nemeth, the department’s director, said: “Despite a wet start to the water year, conditions have dried out […]
11/05/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Higher fertilizer prices causing higher food prices around the globe
Food prices have already gone up more than 30 percent around the world, but a continuing shortage of fertilizer means that they are about to get higher. Prices for synthetic nutrients are at their highest levels this year, and it could mean weaker harvests and ballooning grocery bills. Prices for urea, a popular nitrogen-based fertilizer, […]
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