Compilation of news from industry sources (April 10, 2026) Global food prices up for second straight month The benchmark global food commodity index rose for the second straight month as prices for all grains except for rice also increased, according to the latest monthly report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.  Trump budget would cut USDA funding by $4.9 billion The top line for the president’s budget released (this past) Friday is a $1

Part of a new professional development series written by the experts at Kincannon & Reed. Watch for the next post in June. (April 7, 2026) Few leadership moments feel as exhilarating – or as disorienting – as stepping into what’s next. Taking on a new role is often framed as a milestone, and it is. But for many leaders, especially in food and agribusiness, the transition itself can feel less like a celebration and more like a period of recalibration. Even the most experienced