HomeFarm NewsJacobs-Young discusses the battle against hunger with NASDA membersJacobs-Young discusses the battle against hunger with NASDA membersFri, September 15, 2023 by Brownfield Ag NewsSHARE NOW brownfieldagnews.comA USDA official says farmers and ranchers face an uphill battle in the fight against hunger.Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young says the global population is expected to exceed nine billion by 2050. “We will need almost 70% more food, 30% more water, and over 50% more energy production,” she said.She says more federal investments in ag research are needed in the 2023 Farm Bill to help meet food security goals.…Jacobs-Young discusses the battle against hunger with NASDA members
