The Sprouting Market for Manganese Fertilizers in Brazil

Manganese is mostly used for steel, but it is also an essential micronutrient. See the story of why Brazil soybean production needs manganese fertilizer. Read more

Commodities: To Short, or Not to Short?

To short or not to short commodities? We take a look at the hypothetical success of a Dogs of the Dow inspired strategy to go long/short commodities over the last… Read more

Commodities: Gold and Zinc Crush it in Q1, Energy Gets Smoked

How did commodities do in Q1 of 2016? It’s a mixed bag – precious metals rocketed amid market volatility, while natural gas and uranium got pounded. Read more

Charted: 776 Million Tonnes of Rice Production by Country

The world’s most populous countries, China and India, top the countries with the largest rice production in 2022. Read more

How Vertical Farming Works

What if a skyscraper could supply sustainable farm food to the city more efficiently and profitably? This infographic explains how vertical farming works. Read more

The ‘Doomsday Vault’ is a Backup Plan to Save the World’s Most Vital Crops

Carved into a sandstone mountain near the North Pole is the world’s food backup plan. Learn about the Doomsday Vault, which holds millions of seeds to vital crops. Read more

Infographic: The Future of Food

With a swelling global population, these 4 key food technologies will be vital for the future of food. We’ll get more food with fewer resources. Read more

Visualizing a Rapidly Changing Global Diet

The global population will grow by billions in the coming years – but more importantly, the global diet is changing rapidly, as well. Read more

A Decade of Grocery Prices for 30 Common Items

How much more expensive are basic staples than they were 10 years ago? This infographic tracks grocery prices for 30 common items like cheese, fruit, and eggs. Read more

Charted: Global Wheat Production, by Country

Wheat production is largely diversified around the world, though three major producers emerge: China, India, and Russia. Read more