Commentary

Geopolitical developments are having disruptive impacts on Midwestern agriculture.

When wars disrupt the trade of not just food but energy, history shows a deepening of hunger follows.

To address global hunger, Congress must reinvest in public research and development.

Experts examine how conflict, trade, AI, and declining agricultural research investment are reshaping global food systems, and what it means for the Midwest and the world.

Conflicts will continue to drive food insecurity—unless we intervene.

A quiet revolution is happening on small farms in Africa and Asia as farmers access better information via AI-powered apps.

Trade helps governments manage food prices in the near term, while growth in agricultural productivity ensures food is plentiful and affordable in the future.

More people need humanitarian assistance as some of the world’s biggest donors scale back. Mercy Corps CEO Tjada McKenna explains why “the gap is not being plugged” and what could come next.

The parasite's reappearance for the first time in decades is emblematic of broader vulnerabilities in the agricultural sector.

How the United States shows up in the world matters. Nowhere is that more evident than in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.