Category: food supply

Capitol Report (March 25): Biden Warns of ‘Real’ Food Shortage

President Joe Biden is in Poland. What’s he doing just 60 miles from the border of Ukraine, and what new commitments has the United States made? What’s America’s role in this? And how is the United States looking on the global stage? We’ll hear from a war veteran, Congressman Greg Steube, who breaks it down…


Ukraine War Creates Wheat Crisis in Middle East and North Africa, China Looking to Take Advantage

Russia’s war with Ukraine is creating worries of a potential global wheat supply crunch, with countries in the Middle East especially standing to lose the most due to their dependence on the two nations for the staple. Russia and Ukraine combined account for 29 percent of global wheat exports, with the Middle East being a…


Russian War in World’s ‘Breadbasket’ Threatens Food Supply

BARCELONA, Spain—The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa, and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region—known as the “breadbasket of the world.” Ukrainian farmers have been forced to neglect their fields as millions flee, fight, or…


Russia-Ukraine Crisis Threatening Global Food Supply, Wheat, Corn Supply Disruptions Anticipated

The simmering Russia-Ukraine crisis is endangering the global food supply, threatening to create food shortages and drive up prices even higher, with wheat, corn, and sunflower part of the list of items that will be most affected. Russia and Ukraine combined account for roughly 80 percent of global sunflower oil exports, 29 percent of the…


Russia-Ukraine Crisis Threatens Global Food Supply; Wheat, Corn Supply Disruptions Anticipated

The simmering Russia-Ukraine crisis is endangering the global food supply, threatening to create food shortages and drive prices even higher, with wheat, corn, and sunflower oil among the items that will be most affected. Russia and Ukraine combined account for roughly 80 percent of global sunflower oil exports, 29 percent of the world’s wheat exports,…


Xi’an Residents Seek Survival During Lockdown

Chinese residents in Xi’an city continue to seek outside help since China’s anti-COIVD-19 policy staged a stringent lockdown, causing food scarcity for more than twenty days. According to a Jan. 11 report in the state-run China Youth Daily, 62-year-old decoration worker Liang Yanping from Hubei and his workmates, after the sudden lockdown in Xi’an, were…


Australian Supermarkets Run Short as Delta Forces Thousands of Workers Into Isolation

Shelves at major supermarket chains remain empty after thousands of workers were forced into self-isolation after coming into close contact with individuals infected with COVID-19. Customers uploaded photos of Australia’s two largest supermarket chains—Coles and Woolworths—showing shelves devoid of fruits, vegetables, meats, bread, and dairy products. One Twitter user wrote, “Coles in Katoomba is looking…


Where’s the Beef? Thanks to Russian Hackers, It’s Ever Closer to Home

Commentary MURRYSVILLE, Pennsylvania—Elaine Noll is standing in front of the cherry white and blue stand for Billy’s Country Smokehouse at the local farmers market. Wrapped around her left arm is a canvas bag filled with local roots and vegetables she purchased. She is now listening as Shirley Stana explains to her the different fresh and…


Millions of Residents in China’s Tonghua City Stuck Indoors as Food Supplies Run Out

After the sudden lockdown of Tonghua city in China’s northeastern Jilin Province, food supplies have become a major problem for its 2.3 million residents. Due to the local government’s extreme COVID-19 lockdown measures, many residents confined to their homes are running out of food. Currently, all the food supplies are distributed and delivered to households…


Millions in China’s Tonghua City Stuck Indoors as Food Supplies Run Out

After the sudden lockdown of Tonghua city in China’s northeastern Jilin Province, food supplies have become a major problem for its 2.3 million residents. Due to the local government’s extreme COVID-19 lockdown measures, many residents confined to their homes are running out of food. Currently, all the food supplies are distributed and delivered to households…