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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
Back-to-back hurricanes and pests have crippled Jamaica’s Scotch bonnet pepper harvest. To secure global exports, premium hot sauce brands are weaponizing high-inventory strategies and advanced genetics research.
'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Australian grain growers are facing a devastating mouse plague, with rodent numbers topping 10,000 per hectare. This ecological crisis hits as geopolitical conflicts already drive up global fuel and fertilizer prices.
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Probes Rising Fertilizer Prices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday it has been investigating fertilizer prices, which spiked after the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Availability, accessibility and affordability of quality food are vital for food security, says FAO
At World Nutrition Day 2026, FAO Chief QU Dongyu redefined food security, stressing that it demands a shift from basic staples to nutritious, healthy, and functional foods via a unified "Delivering as One" approach.
Vermont Is First State to Ban Toxic Herbicide Paraquat, as Others May Follow
Vermont became the first state to ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat after Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed Democratic-sponsored legislation this week.
Rollins Signs Disaster Declaration to Provide Relief for Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Following Freeze
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a federal disaster declaration for 17 Pennsylvania counties to assist growers affected by last month’s spring freeze that decimated fruit blossoms.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Indian farmers are reviving custard apple farming with drought-resistant hybrids and smart cultivation methods. Improved varieties with longer shelf life and higher pulp yield are boosting exports and processed food markets.
Steve Pearce Confirmed to Lead BLM as Ranching Groups Applaud
Last week, former oilman and congressman Steve Pearce was confirmed to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
FAO Director-General calls for AI’s transformative power to be at the service of rural communities and a bridge towards shared prosperity
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu called for AI to prioritize human dignity and bridge the rural-urban divide, warning against digital inequality and urging tech to serve vulnerable smallholders.
3 Big Thing Today, May 25, 2026
Grain and soybean trading is closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.
Trading is set to resume with the overnight session.