Congress is again writing a multi-year farm bill that will shape what kind of food farmers grow, how they raise it and how it gets to consumers. It’s projected to cost taxpayers US$1.5 trillion over 10 years. Legislators’ response will show whether Congress supports business as usual in agriculture or a more diverse and sustainable
Challenges that will shape the next farm bill — and how the U.S. eats
Changes to U.S. menus will invariably impact Canadian agriculture
Comment: Fertilizer crisis shows need for new way
Fertilizer prices are soaring – and that’s an opportunity to promote more sustainable ways of growing crops
Farmers are coping with a fertilizer crisis brought on by soaring fossil fuel prices and industry consolidation. The price of synthetic fertilizer has more than doubled since 2021. This crunch is particularly tough on those who grow corn, which accounts for half of U.S. nitrogen fertilizer use. The National Corn Growers Association predicts that its
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