Brian Roe, The Ohio State University
“How to Arrange the Refrigerator to Avoid Food Waste”
By: Laodong – June 20, 2026
“That the ability to see food plays an important role in reducing waste. When food is placed in transparent boxes and scientifically arranged, users tend to use them before they expire.”
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Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University
“Beef Is Becoming a Luxury as Prices Stay at Record Highs. They Likely Won’t Come Down Until 2028, Says Farm Bureau”
By: DNYUZ – June 20, 2026
“But the largest contributor to high prices is ever-increasing demand from American consumers. Meat is having a moment… Growing beef demand is part of a larger protein-frenzy in the U.S. in recent years as Americans turn to high-protein foods in an attempt to improve their health. New federal dietary guidelines recommend “prioritizing protein” and include it in every meal.
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Marshall Martin, Purdue University
“Koesters’ Impact Felt Beyond the Farm”
By: Farmprogress – June 24, 2026
“Dale and Lisa Koester are progressive farmers; key leaders locally, statewide, and nationally; and devoted Boilermakers through their numerous contributions to and recognition by the Purdue University College of Agriculture,” added Marshall Martin, professor emeritus of agricultural economics.
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Zach Rutledge, Michigan
State University
Junjian Zhu, Michigan State University
“Michigan State Extension: AEWR Flexibility Saved Growers $33 Million”
By: Fruit Grower News – June 23, 2026
“Michigan agriculture is entering a transition period following the Department of Labor’s (DOL) October 2025 Interim Final Rule revising the methodology for calculating H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), writes Zachariah Rutledge and Junjian Zhu with MSU Extension.”
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David Ortega, Michigan State University
“Cottage Cheese is In, Chips Are Out — And Ozempic is Just One Reason”
By: The Washington Post – June 22, 2026
“It’s really a reconfiguration of consumption… I think the cleanest generational [comparisons] are the postwar convenience-food boom and the low-fat era of the ’80s-’90s. Both restructured [consumer packaged goods] for a decade-plus.”
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Amitrajeet Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology
“Did British Rule Leave Indian Women Better Off in the Long Run?”
By: Basis Point Insight – June 25, 2026
“The question posed in the title of this essay has generated substantial academic research and public debate. Into this discussion comes a thought-provoking new paper by Bharti Nandwani and Punarjit Roychowdhury, which investigates the long-term relationship between British colonial rule and women’s empowerment in India.”
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Richard Volpe, California Polytechnic State University
“Farm Bureau: July Fourth Cookouts Are Cheapest in 10 Years After Inflation”
By: Washington Times – June 26, 2026
“If we were to deflate by wages, we would see that the cost of the cookout has increased somewhat, almost certainly driven by the recent strong inflation we have seen for meats and vegetables.”
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Maria Kalaitzandonakes, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
“Americans Demand Clear Ultra-Processed Food Definitions”
By: National Hog Farmer – June 24, 2026
“Ultimately, policy movement depends on public buy-in. We wanted to understand what policies the public might support and why,”
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Scott Irwin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“Bioeconomy Bill Seen As Opportunity to Expand Ag Demand”
By: Browfield Ag News – June 25, 2026
“The legislation could help boost demand for commodities… We’re in the midst of a downturn on the crop sector that has definitely squeezed margins and incomes,” Irwin said. “It’s required the federal government to step in to prevent really widespread financial problems.”
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Jennifer Ifft, Kansas
State University
Delide Joseph, Kansas State University
“Soil Health Practices May Go Hand-in-Hand With Farm Profitability”
By: Farms.com – June 25, 2026
"We found that farms with higher soil health scores tended to be more profitable. The key takeaway is that practices need to make sense for your area and your operation."
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Joana Colussi, Purdue University
“Uncertainty Around Brazil’s Production Forecast For 2027”
By: KMA Land – June 26, 2026
“Brazil’s corn and soybean crops could have a major impact on global grain markets. Joanna Colussi, a research assistant professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, identified fertilizer as the root of the problem.”
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Brenna Ellison, Purdue University
“The Hidden Costs of Data Centers: New Study Reveals Why Rural America Is Pushing Back”
By: Hoosier Ag Today – June 27, 2026
“Artificial Intelligence has the potential to reshape our economy and workforce,” the authors note in the study. “Data centers serve as the physical infrastructure for AI, but they come with notable costs and unknowns.”
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