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AEI published an op-ed by senior research fellow Joseph Glauber who made several key points on livestock insurance and how taxpayers are eating the costs of that insurance more and more. Unlike crop insurance, which indemnifies producers based on production or revenue losses, livestock insurance protects producers against declines in futures prices for livestock products […]

New Business Ethiopia published an article stating that the land and weather of Ethiopia is favorable for most of the popular fruits ranging from apple, avocado, strawberry, orange, pineapple, banana, lemon, papaya, mango, watermelon, among others. from all the regions of Ethiopia. However, most of the produce is consumed by the growers, while only less […]

Nong Ng Hiep (Viet Nam) published an article that said the world fertilizer market, which has faced many challenges during the past 18 months, continues to suffer from new pressures from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The extent of the congestion crisis stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict is still an unpredictable unknown. Major exporting countries such as […]

Grainnet reported on the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine that will be felt globally. For example, because the region of fighting produces 30 percent of the world’s wheat, and there is uncertainty about how much might be harvested this year, Tuesday morning (March 1) futures for Kansas City hard wheat surpassed $10. Senior […]

Successful Farming published an article that states that if the Biden administration wants to boost U.S. grain production in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it should open the 22-million-acre Conservation Reserve for crop production this year. Joseph Glauber, a senior research fellow said that the practicalities of restoring idled land to production with the […]

CNA (Asia) reported on how families and businesses in Singapore might see prices of some goods rise amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Pump prices for petrol and diesel, as well as the cost of electricity, will go up as a result of rising global energy costs due to the crisis in Ukraine. Senior research fellow […]

AgFax published an article stating that a global fertilizer market that has already seen many challenges in the past 18 months will see added pressure from the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, according to The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). However, the exact magnitude is unknown for now. Senior research fellow, David Laborde, “The Middle East, to India, and […]

Agri-Pulse published an article stating that the nearly week-long Russian invasion of Ukraine is threatening to restrict already tight global supplies of grain and fertilizer as Black Sea distribution hubs and supply lines shut down amid the chaos and violence that is only expected to worsen as Russian aggression intensifies and Western sanctions broaden. Senior […]

Apple Daily (China) published an article on the impact Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have on food supply. Even in countries far from Ukraine, consumers may feel the effects of the war while dining. After two years of supply chain problems, global food companies are running out of options, and consumers’ grocery bills are poised […]

Foreign Policy published an article on the effect the Russian invasion might have on global markets. Vulnerable countries, especially in the Middle East, rely on grain imports that are now under threat. It’s a recipe for disaster. Senior research fellow Joseph Glauber said, “We’re talking about something that would really disrupt production. The fact that […]

TRT World (Turkey) published an article on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is threatening to restrict already tight global supplies of grain and fertilizer as Black Sea distribution hubs and supply lines shut down amid the chaos and violence that is only expected to worsen as Russian aggression intensifies and Western sanctions broaden. Senior […]

Progressive Farmer published an article on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine will have an impact on global trade and markets. “The quick overview is the fact that coming into this crisis, we were already at very short supplies and very high demand,” said senior research fellow Joseph Glauber. “Disrupting trade out of those regions […]

The New Humanitarian reported on the grim news that from higher prices in nations already struggling with hunger crises – such as Yemen and Lebanon – to reduced harvests in disaster-prone Bangladesh, the food impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will likely be long-lasting and felt across continents. Senior research fellow David Laborde said that […]

BakeryandSnacks.com published an article stating that as Russia barrels down on Ukraine, multinationals like Grupo Bimbo, Nestle, and Mondelez are closing operations citing safety concerns, and the already-stressed global wheat supply will get stretched to its limit.”  Senior research fellow David Laborde told The New York Times the crisis could have an immediate impact on […]

Yahoo Finance published an article that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is threatening shockwaves through two of the world’s staple grain markets, prompting countries that rely on imports from the region to seek alternative supplies and heightening concerns about food inflation and hunger. In the U.S., the war in Ukraine may have a modest impact on […]

Successful Farmer published an article stating that the USDA is not considering suggestions that it open the land-idling Conservation Reserve for cropping this year to stabilize grain supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Senior research fellow Joseph Glauber predicted that only a relatively small amount of additional wheat — less than 100 million bushels — […]

The Fern.org (AG Insider) published an article that reported on the IFPRI analysis that stated global food supplies were put in jeopardy both directly and indirectly by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war will constrict grain supplies in the short term, and it would disrupt the flow of fertilizer needed for crop production in many […]

Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) reported on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in global wheat prices to spiral upwards and its impacts are expected to spill over to nations across the world. Senior research fellow David Laborde was quoted by The New York Times stating that the conflict would leave an “immediate impact […]

The Fence Post reported in an article that in an analysis issued by IFPRI,  senior research fellows, Joseph Glauber and David Laborde wrote, “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will further disrupt global markets, will have negative consequences for global grain supplies in the short term, and by disrupting natural gas and fertilizer markets, have negative impacts […]

Devex Dish published an article that stated that the humanitarian cost is mounting disturbingly quickly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This conflict will affect hungry people in conflict zones in other parts of the world: Russia and Ukraine are major exporters of many important commodities such as wheat, barley, and sunflower oil. Over 50 percent […]