Notice of SCIO press conference on Sept. 21 (10 a.m.) The State Council Information Office (SCIO) will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Monday on safeguarding #China#'s #foodsecurity#. #15thFiveYearPlan#

Ambassador Blanchard visited @hacienda_retes, a diversified family farm participating in @FAO's RECSOIL initiative and Costa Rica's innovative Payment for Environmental Services pilot. Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Juan Ramirez, she saw cattle and sheep production, pasture management, composting, bio-inputs, and watershed conservation - all in one place! Healthy soil means stronger animals and resilient farms. #RECSOIL# #FoodSecurity#

🚜 Everything’s bigger in Texas, including agricultural innovation. 📚🫱🏼‍🫲🏻 Ambassador Blanchard visited @TAMU @AgriLife on Friday to explore how Texas A&M’s expertise in research, extension, and public service puts farmers first and can strengthen U.S. leadership and implement President Trump’s vision at international food and agriculture organizations. Gig ‘em Aggies! 💪🏻🇺🇸 #TexasAM# #FoodSecurity# #USUNRome# #BacktoBasics#

Severe weather disruptions will amplify food security risks in Asia, potentially triggering civil unrest and political instability in countries such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines, according to consultancy Verisk Maplecroft

🚨 Prime farmland should grow food—not disappear. Today, alongside @epaleezeldin and @johnrich , I sent a formal letter to @GovKathyHochul demanding answers about New York’s decision to fast-track industrial solar projects on some of America’s most productive farmland. When prime farmland is lost, it’s gone forever. That’s land our farmers depend on, land that feeds our families, and land that strengthens our nation’s food security. Governor Hochul has 30 days to explain why New York is moving away from USDA’s prime farmland standards and what it’s doing to protect these irreplaceable agricultural resources. Under President Trump, we’re putting America’s farmers first, protecting our food supply, and preserving the land that feeds our nation.

From the Sunshine State to the global stage. Ambassador Blanchard visited @UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to explore how Florida's world-class agricultural research can help American farmers and fulfill President Trump's vision at UN food and agriculture institutions. 🌽 Land grant universities know that food security is national security, and that less wars start when people are well fed. UF's work on drought-resilient crops, water management, and food systems innovation is central to U.S. priorities at @FAO, @IFAD, and @WFP. 🐊🇺🇸 The Gator Nation is Everywhere. Go Gators!

I hearby propose the following amendment to The Constitution of the United States… Being necessary to the food security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Chickens, shall not be infringed!

Russian and Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure in the Black Sea region are continuing to pressure wheat prices, compounding global food security concerns.

Happy to welcome in Kyiv the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. At the meeting, we addressed military cooperation and security issues, in particular the bolstering Ukraine’s air defense. We raised the issue of global food security in light of Russia’s aggression in the Black Sea region. Special attention was devoted to the idea of war risk insurance. I expressed gratitude to Denmark for its steadfast support and assistance. I emphasized that Ukraine is not only a recipient of aid, but also a partner capable of offering the world solutions in defense production, digitalization, protection of critical infrastructure, and rapid recovery. We value our strategic partnership, solidarity, and practical assistance.