Drought repeat in West: For the second year in a row, the National Weather Service predicted prolonged and persistent spring drought in the U.S. West; the portion of the country in drought, 60 percent, is the largest since 2013. (NOAA)
Five farm bill things: In the early stages of work on the 2023 farm bill, five points stand out, including a likely expansion of spending on land stewardship and climate mitigation. (Farm Progress)
UN climate report nearing: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is scheduled to release a report on April 4 that includes suggestions on how to avert the most serious consequences of climate change. (Axios)
New Impossible Foods leader: Peter McGuinness, leaving Chobani after serving as president, will become chief executive of Impossible Foods on April 4, with the former CEO, Pat Brown, taking the job of chief visionary officer. (Food Dive)
Family farms’ big role: Family farms generate 41 percent of Ukraine’s gross agricultural production from holdings that average 3 hectares (7.4 acres) and dominate production of milk, vegetables, fruits and berries and honey, as well as providing one-third of the country’s meat. (FAO)