The weakening of the agricultural economy has caused concern among agricultural economists. The decline is attributed to a combination of inflation, a decline in US agricultural exports and lower commodity prices. Creighton University's Dr. Ernie Goss discussed these issues with RFD-TV's Suzanne Alexander, highlighting the ripple effects of inflation and the reasons for the decline in exports.
High input costs have been identified as a barrier to farmers wanting to adopt more sustainable practices, according to research by McKinsey and Company.
Meanwhile, a significant bloom of Cannonball jellyfish off the coast of Venezuela poses a threat to the seafood industry operating in those waters. The bloom has become a major concern for fishermen in the region.