U.S. Farm Fatalities Over 25 Years: Risks, Regulations, and Safety Gaps
Agriculture feeds millions of people, but it remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. Tractors, harvesting machinery, livestock, grain storage facilities and long working hours expose farmers to potentially fatal accidents. Although engineering improvements and safety initiatives have reduced some risks, the past quarter-century demonstrates that modern equipment has not eliminated… Continue reading U.S. Farm Fatalities Over 25 Years: Risks, Regulations, and Safety Gaps
Canada’s Fertilizer Advantage Tested as Middle East Crisis Drives Up Costs
The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and the resulting disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is a harsh reminder of the vulnerabilities in global agriculture: even countries that produce substantial quantities of fertilizer remain…
Should the Canadian Dairy Industry Be Deregulated?
The Canadian dairy industry has long been a defining part of the nation’s agricultural economy, shaped by policy decisions that continue to spark debate. At its heart lies supply management, a system of production quotas, regulated farm-level pricing and tariff…
The Evolution of Agriculture in Puerto Rico: History, Exports and Modern Realities
The island of Puerto Rico, nestled in the Caribbean, has a rich and complex agricultural history that has shaped its economy, landscapes and rural communities for centuries. Long before European colonization, Indigenous Taíno peoples cultivated crops suited to the tropical…