Articles tagged under: Ukraine
How American Agriculture Responds to Global Food Needs
Published May 6, 2022
Global food needs are rising as the Ukraine war continues. When it comes to making big decisions on global food security, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calibrating the importance of production and profit. "We know in the best case scenario,…Putin Responds to “Unfriendly Actions” Taken by U.S. and Others
Published May 4, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order, shutting down exports. Putin is also ordering his government to compile a list of sanctions against foreign companies and individuals. This action is being taken to retaliate against the United States and…White House Wants to Boost U.S. Wheat and Oilseed Production
Published May 3, 2022
As part of a $33 billion request for Ukrainian aid, the White House would like to see wheat and oilseed production increase in the United States to help address global food shortages. President Biden is asking Congress for $500 million…Biden Administration Wants Food Production Increase
Published April 29, 2022
The White House is seeking $33 billion to support Ukraine. To reduce the impact on global food supplies, the plan includes incentives for U.S. farmers to increase production of certain food crops. There’s $400 million for a two-year bump in…Addressing Food Security
Published April 22, 2022
The United States and other G7 and G20 countries are developing a plan to respond to the food security crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A group of agricultural ministers and financial experts, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen,…Ag Shipments Stuck in Black Sea Ports
Published April 18, 2022
Due to the Russian blockade, more than 80 shipping vessels are stuck in Ukrainian seaports. Most of those ships are carrying ag commodities. The agriculture ministry is estimating 1.25 million tons of grains and oilseeds are stuck on these ships…World Wheat Supplies Tighten
Published April 6, 2022
The U.S. winter wheat crop may be smaller than expected. "The drought in the plains is bringing down the national winter wheat crop conditions," says Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist, StoneX Group. "The latest condition index score was the second…A Fragile Food System
Published April 4, 2022
Ukrainian farmers are expected to plant fewer acres this year. United Kingdom-based Green Square Agro Consulting Director Mike Lee tells the Red River Farm Network it’s difficult to get a good yield forecast for Ukraine. "We think 40 percent of…Ukrainian Tenacity
Published March 30, 2022
Since the Russian invasion five weeks ago, Grand Forks, North Dakota farmer Paul Sproule has had two Zoom calls with Ukrainian farmers. "There's so much optimism with these gentlemen; every one of them said they would win this war." Sproule's…