No Glyphosate, No Gain

No Glyphosate, No Gain

A new report from The Directions Group highlighted glyphosate’s role in farm bill programs and the implications if farmers lost access to the herbicide. Spoiler alert: the outlook isn’t pretty. Hot topic: Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the U.S....
Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons is Blocked

Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons is Blocked

This. Just. In. Kroger will not acquire Albertsons in what would have been the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history.  ICYMI: Kroger planned to purchase Albertsons for $24.6B. If you can’t beat them, join buy them: Kroger’s proposed purchase of Albertsons would...
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Could Lean Towards Beans

U.S. Dietary Guidelines Could Lean Towards Beans

The five-year time horizon for new USDA dietary guidelines is just about up. That means it’s time to open Pandora’s box.  Potential updates: In a nutlentilshell, the advisory committee to the Ag Department is recommending Americans up the ante on beans, peas, and...
Making Insecticides Work Again

Making Insecticides Work Again

Insecticides have been a linchpin of crop production for hundreds of years. But nothing lasts forever, and insects have mutated over time to survive and thrive despite the chemicals. Resistance has forced farmers to increase the types and amounts of chemicals they...