Hurricane devastation, saltwater creep, mosquito plagues, and a life-threatening truck accident, Brandon Vail is emblematic of American farmers forced to fight through a chain of wrecking balls.
Supply chain issues are becoming one of the biggest concerns for agriculture, and some economists say as the bottlenecks reach a critical point, it could take at least a year to remedy chaos in the global supply chain.
With 10,000 workers on strike, it's already impacting farmers who are busy with harvest. From sourcing parts to manufacturing planters, the strike could sting a supply chain that’s already strained.
Bayer told investors Tuesday that it sees no impact on its full-year guidance due to Hurricane Ida shutting down its glyphosate plant for more than five weeks, or the fact farmers may switch acreage decisions for 2022.
Senators urge USDA to make good on biofuel aid, Cordonnier notes improving conditions in Brazil and Treasury Secretary Yellen presses lawmakers to act on debt ceiling.
