What Sustainable Agribusiness Is Missing Isn’t Talent, It’s Translation
By Cynthia M. Cominesi, Brazilian agronomist, author, consultant, professor and senior manager (October 27, 2026) Agribusiness is being asked to respond to increasingly complex expectations around traceability, climate resilience, responsible sourcing, labor conditions, biodiversity, and market access. Meeting these expectations requires technical knowledge, but it also depends on people who can connect field realities with business decisions. Many experienced women already
Specialty Crops Get $28.9M; Trump Pledges $8B in Farmer Relief; Takeaways from WIA Summit
Compilation of news from industry sources (October 6, 2026) California receives US$28.9 million for 60 specialty crop projects The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced funding for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). California received $28.9 million of approximately $86.6 million awarded nationwide. Trump pledges $8 billion in relief for farmers struggling with soaring diesel prices "Tonight I'm also pleased to announce that the Department of A
