
The economic forces, financial landscape and societal context affecting
Agriculture Now and Beyond

Sowing Resilience Through Roots of Peace
Roots of Peace revives local farming and promotes sustainable livelihoods in former war-torn lands. Can Heidi Kühn’s market-based model also help build resilience in other farming systems?

Managing the Growing Certainty of Uncertainty
From politics and macroeconomics to extreme weather challenges, the mounting uncertainties facing US farmers...

Farming by Numbers: A Look Back at 2024
10 trends and data points from 2024.

Farming Families Face up to Succession
Will the increasing use of technology in agriculture motivate younger generations of digital natives...

Keeping Favorite Foods on the Menu
Food and farms have adapted since the dawn of time in response to water...

Innovating a Sustainable Food System
A message from Dr. Sam Eathington, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Digital Officer...

The Countdown is on…
Farmers need to get ready to apply new tracking measures in 2026, designed to help reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses.

Harnessing Change
A message from Ambassador Terry Branstad, President of the World Food Prize Foundation.

The Case for Empowering Women Farmers
Empowering women strengthens food security for all. Danielle Nierenberg, President of Food Tank, explains...

Sowing Resilience Through Roots of Peace
Roots of Peace revives local farming and promotes sustainable livelihoods in former war-torn lands....