The U.S. shipped over 1 million metric tons of wheat for international food aid in 2022. The 1 millionth ton shipped at the end of November and arrived in Yemem in early January

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Many of us, when we experience sadness or pain during difficult times, tend to isolate ourselves. Maybe we stop going to social events, participating in a hobby or talking to friends or family. These behaviors are red flags for concern. In addition to choosing to withdraw socially, farmers and ranchers in rural areas are geographically isolated, which limits their ability to reach out to others who could help.

Following a year of dramatic volatility, several factors have pressured global wheat prices back to levels last seen before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. There are several factors behind this trend.

A concern about modern agricultural practices is that breeders, in search of crops with higher yields, are reducing diversity in those plants. Battling biodiversity loss is a priority for many international organizations, including the United Nations.

After four weeks in the red, wheat prices have hit their highest in almost a month as grain traders react to the news that U.S. and German tanks were to roll into Ukraine amid bigger reinforcements planned by Washington.

Last month, World Food Program USA reported that in 2022, for the third consecutive year, the U.S. shipped over 1 million tons of wheat to global hunger relief efforts. The 1 millionth ton of wheat was loaded aboard the African Halycon cargo vessel and left Washington state on Saturday, November 26.