Marcia Brown

Marcia Brown, a Politico journalist covering food and agriculture, breaks down how fertilizer supply shocks from the Strait of Hormuz threaten planting seasons. She discusses soaring fertilizer and fuel prices, which crops and countries will feel it first, policy responses like export controls and bailouts, and how weather risks like El Niño could make things worse.

Marcia Brown, a food and agriculture reporter for Politico, Colin Carter, a distinguished professor of agricultural and resource economics at UC Davis, and Zach Pelka, co-founder of Une Femme wines, dive into the effects of tariffs and the trade war with China on California's farmers. They discuss the staggering losses in the almond industry and rising grocery prices. The conversation also highlights the urgent need for legislative support and the financial strain on farmers navigating the chaotic trade landscape, emphasizing the role of immigrant labor in this sector.

In this enlightening discussion, Marcia Brown, a food and agriculture reporter at POLITICO, dives into the rising cost of eggs due to avian flu. She explains how increasing cases affect food prices and the broader implications for supply chains. The conversation highlights the challenges federal agencies face in handling outbreaks amid public health risks. Brown shares insights on farmers' frustrations with federal responses and how factors like deportations complicate tracking the virus, ultimately intertwining public policy with food safety.