Commentary In the 18th century, the average French working man spent about 50 percent of his wages on bread. By 1789, that percentage had increased to as much as 60 to 80 percent and the French Revolution ensued. King Louis XVI and Marie Anoinette met the guillotine. In 1930, a little-known Indian attorney named Mohandas…
Diesel, Fertilizer Shortages Endanger Food Supplies
April 6, 2022
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Russia Threatens to Limit Vital Exports of Agriculture Products to ‘Friendly’ Countries Only
A senior Russian government official has threatened to limit exports of agriculture products to “friendly” countries only amid sanctions from Western nations in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Dmitry Medvedev, who previously served as Russia’s president from 2008 to 2012 and is now deputy secretary of the country’s security council, took to Telegram on April…
Amid Soaring Fertilizer, Fuel Prices, Fears of Rising Prices and Shortages
News Analysis Many American farmers have been struggling to get their fertilizer and herbicide supplies ready to sow their fields. Even if they can get them, they’re at exorbitant prices. Count in diesel at record highs and there’s a recipe for trouble. If Americans grumble about high grocery prices now, they can brace for even…
Supreme Court to Hear Case About California’s Tough New Rules on Pork Production
March 28, 2022
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The Supreme Court agreed on March 28 to review a voter-approved law in California banning the sale of pork in the state from hogs raised anywhere in the world, unless the animals were raised in a space that exceeds industry norms–a rule U.S. pork producers say imposes massive new costs on out-of-state farmers. The case…
China’s Ambition: Cripple America From Within
The Chinese communist regime has infiltrated every level of the United States—from how we get our food, to our education, and even our leaders. It’s been said that economic power is political power. But just how does that translate to China’s manufacturing dominance, and America’s reliance on it? It turns out the Chinese regime’s influence…
China Agriculture Minister Says Winter Wheat Condition Could Be Worst in History
BEIJING—The condition of China’s winter wheat crop could be the “worst in history,” the agriculture minister said on Saturday, raising concerns about grain supplies in the world’s biggest wheat consumer. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Chinese regime’s annual political meetings, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Tang Renjian said that heavy rainfall…
United States Allows Shipments of PEI Potatoes to Resume to Puerto Rico
February 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON—The United States Department of Agriculture has agreed to allow the resumption of shipments of Prince Edward Island potatoes to Puerto Rico. Exports to Puerto Rico and the continental United States have been on hold since November following the discovery of potato wart in two P.E.I. fields. The fungal parasite spreads through the movement of…
Pennsylvania Farm Show Releases COVID-19 Mitigation Suggestions
January 4, 2022
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Most states have a summertime state fair but in Pennsylvania, the Farm Show, held each January, is the most important agriculture event of the year. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture bills the Farm Show as the largest indoor agricultural event held in the United States. The in-person event, held at the Farm Show Complex in…
From Bitcoin to Gold: A Peek at Real Assets in 2022
Many assets, from Bitcoin to gold to wheat, enjoyed a tremendous rally in 2021. Can these assets repeat their strong performances in 2022? This past spring, there was a lot of chatter about a commodities supercycle, a prolonged period of sky-high prices amid immense global demand. But some of these components, such as soybeans and…
Bumper Year Ahead for Australian Agriculture
December 14, 2021
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Rural Bank’s latest Australian Agriculture Outlook report says favourable seasonal conditions are expected to extend into 2022 with continued improvement in supply and demand. The bank’s report follows the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences forecast released last week predicting a record year for Australian farmers due to “unprecedented favourable conditions with…
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