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11/03/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Oat prices reach record high amid droughts
Prices for oats and grains are up nearly 150 percent over the last year due to extremely dry weather in key growing regions. The drought was estimated to cut U.S. oat production by up to 40 percent, with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) saying this year’s oat crop was the smallest on record at only 40 million bushels. […]
10/22/2021
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By Mary Villareal
FOOD CRISIS: Ongoing strike of John Deere workers already impacting farmers during harvest season
Thousands of John Deere workers have been on strike since Oct. 14, impacting farmers who are busy during harvest season. From sourcing parts to manufacturing tractors and planters, the strike could severely affect an already strained supply chain. In what is already the biggest private-sector labor strike in over two years, over 10,000 hourly John Deere […]
10/14/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Global food prices hit highest levels in a decade
Worldwide food prices have reached their highest levels. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the food price index reached a 10-year high last month, reflecting the increased prices around the globe. The FAO’s food price index reached 130 points in September. This level has not been seen since 2011, and it represents […]
09/24/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Food prices increase as fertilizer costs surge
Prices for synthetic fertilizers are at their highest levels since the beginning of the financial crisis. This means that people can expect weaker harvests and increasing grocery bills in the next year as the world’s supply chains start to recover. Due to extreme weather, plant shutdowns and government sanctions, the chemical fertilizer market is slamming already struggling […]
09/23/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Brazil coffee crops shrinking due to droughts and frosts, leading to shortages
During a normal year, Brazilian coffee farmers should be filling warehouses with the world’s biggest harvest of coffee beans by September. This year, however, the crop is so small, the long lines of trucks that used to queue for cargo have disappeared. Brazil is found to have harvested nearly 40 percent less arabica coffee compared to […]
09/20/2021
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By Mary Villareal
“Exceptional” drought stressing crops in American West
Governors from ten U.S. states recently called on the Biden administration to declare a drought disaster following the intense summer heat and record-breaking wildfires in the west. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data showed that the pasture and range conditions in the American West have been declining for some time, which is alarming considering that pasture […]
09/01/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Home gardening basic: How to start seeds indoors
Starting a small garden indoors will give you a jump for when SHTF, giving you access to all important food supplies, even if you don’t have the space for a large outdoor garden. Seed starting should be one of the top priorities when planning a garden. Growing your own veggies and keeping a stockpile of […]
08/25/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Monsanto ordered to pay $87M following reckless disregard of Roundup verdict
The 1st Appellate District in the Court of Appeals for California rejected a bid from Bayer-owned Monsanto to overturn its decision, indicating that Monsanto acted with “reckless disregard” against its cancer-causing weed killer, Roundup. The appeals court in San Francisco refused to overturn the 2019 verdict, in which a jury awarded over $2 billion to […]
08/23/2021
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By Mary Villareal
EPA to ban the use of chlorpyrifos pesticide as it poses dangers to children
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday, Aug. 18, announced that it will ban the use of chlorpyrifos on food crops to address health concerns for farmers and children. Chlorpyrifos is a common pesticide that has been widely used on crops such as soybeans, fruits, nut trees, broccoli and cauliflower since 1965. However, it has recently been […]
08/22/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Grocery prices skyrocket 31 percent in one year as lockdowns, drought and money printing unleash food inflation
Food prices in July were up 31 percent from the same month in 2020, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. This rise is fueled by supply chain disruption and extreme weather conditions. Central banks disregard food and fuel inflation when setting policies as they are the most volatile categories in the typical […]
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