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Stephanie Mercier

Stephanie Mercier is the Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser for the Farm Journal Foundation. From 1997-2011, she served as the Chief Economist for the Democratic staff of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

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Building Stronger Food Systems in the Face of Global Shocks
Agricultural R&D can help developing countries address their own unique challenges and shore up local food systems to better withstand shocks. This blog summarizes a research paper on this topic.
August 22, 2023 03:27 PM
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Whither the 2023(??) Farm Bill
I provide an update on the current status of the next farm bill, which looks highly unlikely to pass before the 2018 farm bill formally expires.
August 11, 2023 04:19 PM
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The Use of “Biologicals” in Agriculture
‘Biological’ products contain beneficial, naturally occurring microorganisms or microbial derivatives as active ingredients, and are used by farmers to enhance the efficiency of other inputs such as fertilizer.
May 30, 2023 01:41 PM
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The Evolution of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy
This blog summarizes the 60-plus year history of the European’s Common Agricultural Policy, from its launch as a system set up to protect producers in six European countries to today’s 27-member EU exporting behemoth.
May 03, 2023 09:11 AM
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Adopting More Soil Conserving Practices Can Reduce Crop Insurance Costs
Two recent studies confirm the notion that greater use of conserving practices such as no-till and cover cropping can reduce the incidence of prevented planting under the federal crop insurance program.
May 03, 2023 09:11 AM
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U.S.-Mexico Clash over Biotech Corn Heats up Again
The U.S. and Mexican governments will initiate consultations under USMCA to attempt to resolve disagreements over a Mexican decree limiting imports of corn with biotech traits.
May 03, 2023 09:11 AM
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Latest IPCC report predicts dismal consequences for global agriculture due to climate change
Released in March, the sixth IPCC assessment report finds that the planet is likely to exceed the 1.5 degree C warming target established in the Paris Accord, which will put more stress on the global agricultural sector.
May 03, 2023 09:10 AM
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How Gene Editing Can Help Agriculture Adjust to Climate Change
This blog describes advances in agricultural biotechnology in recent decades, and how gene editing techniques can be used to help farmers adjust to climate change.
May 03, 2023 09:10 AM
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shipping corn trade
Why Has U.S. Agricultural Trade Reached a Net Import Position in Recent Years
Farm Groups Raise the Alarm
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