Publications

Meet the Experts: Jay Kaufman

There are a range of diverse and complex challenges facing today’s farmers.

UPDATED- 2014 Agriculture Act’s impact on International Food Aid

The 2014 Agriculture Act authorized $1.47 billion for the PL 480 Title II Food for Peace program, a slight increase over FY 2013. 

External Commentary

Ukraine: Buy, Rent, or Walk Away?

Photo of the Week

Imelda Nasimiyu practices digging up a mature cassava root at a farmer training in Namikelo, Kenya.

A Big Win for Chicago

Chicagoans are justifiably ga-ga over the news that their city has been awarded a $320 million digital manufacturing institute with a mandate to invent the future.

International Women's Day Global Health Symposium

On March 6, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs will host a half-day International Women’s Day Global Health Symposium at the Fairmont hotel in Chicago.

Roger Thurow- Outrage and Inspire- Gimme Nutrition

There are several reasons why Guatemala sits atop the Hunger and Nutrition Commitment Index, a ranking compiled by the Institute of Development Studies in the UK measuring the political and social commitment to reduce hunger and undernutrition in developing countries.

Photo of the Week

Farmers in Kimwanga, Kenya, learn how to measure seed and fertilizer for planting at One Acre Fund's base education trainings.

Climate change takes center stage during Secretary Kerry's visit to Asia

Secretary Kerry said climate change is a national security threat and called it "the greatest challenge of our generation" during his visit to Indonesia.

Commentary- Managing Risk at All Levels

The development of products tailored to address the risk management needs of African smallholder farmers has received a lot of attention in recent years.