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Rural America’s farms are already being crushed by an economic crisis. They now face the risk of a ‘mini-Dust Bowl’ as a rare Super El Niño looms
Economy
Rural America’s farms are already being crushed by an economic crisis. They now face the risk of a ‘mini-Dust Bowl’ as a rare Super El Niño looms
By Jason MaJune 21, 2026
A farmer walks through drought-stricken field of crops
Economy
One of the most powerful El Niños on record cost the world economy $5.7 trillion. The 2026 cycle might be even stronger
By Tristan BoveJune 17, 2026
U.S.’s screwworm fix is still a year away, risking more spread
North America
U.S.’s screwworm fix is still a year away, risking more spread
By Ilena Peng and BloombergJune 13, 2026
A ‘MAGA Warrior’ Texas ag chief is publicly blasting the USDA over a flesh-eating pest threatening America’s beef supply
North America
A ‘MAGA Warrior’ Texas ag chief is publicly blasting the USDA over a flesh-eating pest threatening America’s beef supply
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 10, 2026
Shoppers search for meat and pork product inside Walmart store
Economy
The U.S. is still one of the world’s biggest meat producers. So why are Americans paying so much for beef?
By Tristan BoveJune 5, 2026
An almond farmer inspects a fruit on a tree.
North America
California farmers must destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes its canneries and cancels more than $550 million in long-term contracts
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2026
Svein Tore Holsether, chief executive officer of Yara International
Europe
“Full blast”—Yara CEO says there is only one way to respond to the crisis in the Gulf: do everything better
By Kamal AhmedMay 7, 2026
U.S. wheat crops wither, herds thin as spring drought deepens
Law
U.S. wheat crops wither, herds thin as spring drought deepens
By Lauren Rosenthal, Erin Ailworth, Ilena Peng and BloombergApril 25, 2026
A man walks on a patch of land that is dried and cracked
Environment
The world has entered a ‘global water bankruptcy,’ but markets are mispricing water as drought costs rise to $307 billion annually, analysts warn
By Sasha RogelbergApril 23, 2026
A soybean farmer inspects his crops in Maryland
Environment
Tariffs, war, and now a historic drought have converged into a ‘perfect storm’ for U.S. farmers and food prices
By Tristan BoveApril 21, 2026
The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers, and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season
Economy
The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers, and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 16, 2026
US President Donald Trump
Economy
Trump’s agricultural tariffs hit all 50 states—driving up food prices, crushing exports, and leaving farmers with nowhere to turn
By Tristan BoveApril 14, 2026
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AI
After growing up on a dairy farm, this Peter Thiel–backed founder is using AI to save cattle ranching
By Jake AngeloApril 13, 2026
Farmer standing in front a soybean farm
Economy
Soaring fertilizer prices could pressure a U.S. agricultural industry that supports 50 million jobs and over $10 trillion in output
By Tristan BoveMarch 24, 2026
The Iran war cripples Asia’s supplies of fertilizer and helium, threatening farms and chipmakers alike
Asia
The Iran war cripples Asia’s supplies of fertilizer and helium, threatening farms and chipmakers alike
By Angelica AngMarch 23, 2026
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