2019 World Food Prize Week
News surrounding the 2019 World Food Prize was included in articles around the world. Below is a sampling of the coverage.
- US Department of State: Public Schedule https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-october-15-2019/
- The Des Moines Register: To achieve peace through agriculture, empower farmers to address climate change:
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2019/10/14/opinion-we-should-pay-farmers-adopt-climate-change-fixes/3973972002/ - The Des Moines Register: How 5 ‘mistakes’ by Iowan Ken Quinn ultimately made the World Food Prize world- class:
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/in-depth/news/2019/10/14/how-ken-quinn-made-the-world-food-prize-the-nobel-peace-prize-for-agriculture/2425135001/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYADIaZTM2YjU1YzBhYjVlZmQzYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHXsxsDNQSBuX8XQQRjDvQJDSKYOQ - The Des Moines Register: Reform Failing Agribusiness Model Through Agroecology:
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2019/10/15/opinion-end-hunger-replace-agribusiness-agroecology/3980383002/ - United States Agency for International Development: USAID Administrator Mark Green Announces New Feed The Future Partnerships and an Open Call for Co-Creation:
https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/oct-16-2019-usaid-administrator-mark-green-announces-new-feed-future - The Des Moines Register: World’s Biggest Ag Companies Say They’re Working to Help Farmers Address Climate Change:
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2019/10/17/ag-companies-ceos-helping-farmers-prepare-climate-change/3942255002/ - CGIAR: Official Launch of CGIAR’s “Crops to End Hunger” Initiative at Borlaug Dialogue.
https://www.cgiar.org/news-events/news/official-launch-of-cgiars-crops-to-end-hunger-initiative-at-borlaug-dialogue/ - USAID: USAID Administrator Green’s Remarks at the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium:
https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/oct-17-2019-administrator-green-remarks-world-food-prize-borlaug
- Access to Seeds: Systems for Change: Seeds and Vegetables to Transform Smallholder Agriculture for Global Food and Nutrition Security
https://www.accesstoseeds.org/systems-for-change-seeds-and-vegetables-to-transform-smallholder-agriculture-for-global-food-and-nutrition-security/ - Ag Daily: New Challenge Grants to Advance Climate Positive Agriculture
https://www.agdaily.com/news/grants-advance-climate-positive-ag/ - AgFax: World Food Supply- Future Shortfalls Widen, Latest Projections Show- DTN
https://agfax.com/2019/10/17/world-food-supply-future-shortfalls-widen-latest-projections-show-dtn/ - Washington Week Ahead: Impeachment hangs over Congress’ to-do list (Highlights WFP):
https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/12707-washington-week-aheadimpeach-hangs-over-congress-to-do-list - AgriMarketing: 2019 World Food Prize Laureate’s Comments on Eve of the Award’s Presentation:
https://app.meltwater.com/inbox/searches/3563785?source=mail-digest&type=input - Agrimarketing: Corteva to Create Challenge Grants Advancing Climate Positive Agriculture
https://www.agrimarketing.com/s/126857 - Agrimarketing: Corteva To Create Challenge Grants Advancing Climate Positive Agriculture:
https://www.agrimarketing.com/s/126857 - Agrimarketing: USAID Announces Partnership with John Deere, Cornell University:
https://www.agrimarketing.com/s/126855 - Agrimarketing: USAID Administrator Green’s Remarks at the World Food Prize
https://www.agrimarketing.com/s/126876 - Agrimarketing: Highlights of Business CEO Panel at World Food Prize
https://www.agrimarketing.com/s/126881 - AgroPortal: Corteva выделяет гранты под экологические проекты
http://agroportal.ua/news/novosti-kompanii/corteva-vydelyaet-granty-pod-ekologicheskie-proekty/ - AgWired: Global Ag Innovation Program Launched
http://agwired.com/2019/10/18/global-ag-innovation-program-launched/ - Alliance for Science: USAID to Invest $70 million in new global ag biotech initiatives
https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2019/10/usaid-invest-70-million-new-global-ag-biotech-initiatives/ - Alliance for Science: What is a farmer’s greatest enemy?
https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/ - Ames Tribune: The Power of Seeds: Small But Mighty
https://www.amestrib.com/news/20191014/power-of-seeds-small-but-mighty - Ames Tribune: World Food Prize Laureate Simon Groot Chats with ISU Resident for Borlaug Lecture
https://www.amestrib.com/news/20191015/world-food-prize-laureate-simon-groot-chats-with-isu-resident-for-borlaug-lecture - Amos News: Corteva Agriscience™ creează un sistem de finanțare nerambursabilă pentru dezvoltarea agriculturii
https://www.amosnews.ro/corteva-agrisciencetm-creeaza-un-sistem-de-finantare-nerambursabila-pentru-dezvoltarea-agriculturii - Aptan Tech: Partnership to Offer Fellowships to Young African Food Innovators, Entrepreneurs
https://aptantech.com/2019/10/partnership-to-offer-fellowships-to-young-african-food-innovators-entrepreneurs/ - Before It’s News: Productivity Growth for Sustainable Diets, and More explained by Virginia Tech
https://beforeitsnews.com/environment/2019/10/productivity-growth-for-sustainable-diets-and-more-explained-by-virginia-tech-2597512.html - Carol County Time: Century students to represent Maryland at Global Youth Institute addressing hunger, food insecurity
https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/education/cc-global-youth-institute-20191015-m2dghhalfnfxrompm2euqyha6m-story.html - České Novinky1.eu: Peter Kasalovský: Slovensko v morálnej mizérii, ale bez zmysluplných a rýchlych riešení
http://www.ceskenovinky1.eu/domains/ceskenovinky1.eu/2019/10/19/peter-kasalovsky-slovensko-v-moralnej-mizerii-ale-bez-zmysluplnych-a-rychlych-rieseni/ - Civil Eats: The World Food Prize Should Help Farmers Fight Climate Change
https://civileats.com/2019/10/17/the-world-food-prize-should-help-farmers-fight-climate-change/ - Clemson News Stand: New Feed the Future Innovation Lab aims to boost food security and alleviate poverty in developing countries with leadership from Clemson scientists
https://newsstand.clemson.edu/mediarelations/new-feed-the-future-innovation-lab-aims-to-boost-food-security-and-alleviate-poverty-in-developing-countries-with-leadership-from-clemson-scientists/ - Cornell Chronicle: Crop-improvement lab established with $25M USAID grant
http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/10/crop-improvement-lab-established-25m-usaid-grant - Daily Journal: Mark Keenum: International aid Investments Pay Domestic Dividends
https://www.djournal.com/opinion/mark-keenum-international-aid-investments-pay-domestic-dividends/article_33cb6180-27f9-5ba4-80ce-356e61f43066.html - DeForest Times Tribune: Hensen to attend Global Youth Institute
http://www.hngnews.com/deforest_times/news/local/article_c07a1b62-54b2-56ea-aa09-cc3b6a9dcd24.html - DeSoto Times Tribune: Helping Others Helps Us Study finds international aid investments pay domestic dividends
http://www.desototimes.com/opinion/columns_editorials/helping-others-helps-us-study-finds-international-aid-investments-pay/article_10aaca98-f0e7-11e9-8dad-57aad8f214b5.html - Devex: Better seed quality, concerns over climate change top agenda at World Food Prize
https://www.devex.com/news/better-seed-quality-concerns-over-climate-change-top-agenda-at-world-food-prize-95862 - Farm Progress: Agriculture productivity growth slowing in North America
https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-policy/agriculture-productivity-growth-slowing-north-america - Feed & Grain Soybean Board United Soybean: U.S. Soy Panel Unveils Protein First Approach
http://www.feedandgrain.com/news/u.s.-soy-panel-unveils-protein-first-approach - FeedStuffs: Scientific truths should drive climate change discussion
https://www.feedstuffs.com/news/scientific-truths-should-drive-climate-change-discussion - FeedStuffs: Ag productivity slows in ag powerhouses
https://www.feedstuffs.com/news/ag-productivity-slows-ag-powerhouses - FeedStuffs: Political, regulatory will stalling food production efforts
https://www.feedstuffs.com/news/political-regulatory-will-stalling-food-production-efforts - FeedStuffs: Corteva rewards farmers for climate-smart ag
https://www.feedstuffs.com/ - Flora News: Nederlandse zaadveredelaar ontvangt World Food Prize
https://www.floranews.com/nieuws/15341/Nederlandse_zaadveredelaar_ontvangt_World_Food_Prize.html - Flora News: Simon Groot neemt Wereldvoedselprijs 2019 in ontvangst
https.//www.floranews.com/nieuws/15368/Simon_Groot_neemt_Wereldvoedselprijs_2019_in_ontvangst.html - FoodStuffs: USAID collaborates with John Deere, Mastercard
https://www.feedstuffs.com/news/usaid-collaborates-john-deere-mastercard - Georgia- Growing America: America’s Cultivation Corridor Announces International Initiative
http://georgia.growingamerica.com/news/2019/10/americas-cultivation-corridor-announces-international-initiative-2019-10-18 - GNN LIberia: World Food Prize and World Hunger Fighters Foundation Launch Fellowship for Young African Agribusiness Innovators
http://gnnliberia.com/category/liberia/?pr=96478&lang=en - Goedemorgen Aubergine: Simon Groot ontvangt World Food Prize
https://www.greatamericancrop.com/news-resources/article/2019/10/17/future-global-food-gap-remains - Groen Kennisnet: World Food Prize uitgereikt aan Simon Groot
https://www.groenkennisnet.nl/nl/groenkennisnet/show/World-Food-Prize-uitgereikt-aan-Simon-Groot.htm - Growers Point: USAID Announces Partnership With John Deere, Cornell University
http://growerspoint.com/usaid-announces-partnership-with-john-deere-cornell-university/ - Herald-Tribune: Polk Perspective: Young adults can shape the future of food insecurity
https://www.heraldtribune.com/opinion/20191021/polk-perspective-young-adults-can-shape-future-of-food-insecurity - Hortidaily: US (IA): Pax Agricultura: Peace Through Agriculture
https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9153527/us-ia-pax-agricultura-peace-through-agriculture/ - Hortidaily: Dutch Royal family discuss farming in India with East-West Seed
https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9153895/dutch-royal-family-discuss-farming-in-india-with-east-west-seed/ - Hortidaily: World Food Prize awarded to Simon Groot
https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9154375/world-food-prize-awarded-to-simon-groot/ - HotriDaily: Dutch Royal Family Discuss Farming in India with East West Seed
https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9153895/dutch-royal-family-discuss-farming-in-india-with-east-west-seed/ - Iowa Ag Connection: Corteva Agriscience to Participate in Borlaug Dialogue
http://www.iowaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=1120&yr=2019 - Iowa Agribusiness Network: Agriculture in the Andes holds key to understanding climate impacts
https://www.iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com/agriculture-in-the-andes-holds-key-to-understanding-climate-impacts/ - Iowa City Press Citizen: 2019 World Food Prize winner: ‘The small guys really do matter — and so do vegetables’
https://www.press-citizen.com/story/money/agriculture/2019/10/17/2019-world-food-prize-winner-simon-groot/4010243002/ - Iowa Public Radio: Breeding Resilient Crops, Feeding More Hungry People Are Themes For 2019 World Food Prize
https://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/breeding-resilient-crops-feeding-more-hungry-people-are-themes-2019-world-food-prize - Iowa State Daily: Annual Norman Borlaug lecture to educate on vegetable seed production
http://www.iowastatedaily.com/news/iowa-state-university-ames-great-hall-south-ballroom-memorial-union-simon-groot-2019-world-food-prize-norman-borlaug-lecture-first-the-seed-agronomist-agronomy-agricultural-work-nobel-peace-prize-cresco-food-availability-iowa-state-news-release-seedsman-east-west-seed-vegetable-production-farmers-tropical-countries-manju-reddy-food-science-and-human-nutrition-department-poster-display-session-laureates-world-food-issues-nutritional-sciences-council/article_0e0fcd7e-eda4-11e9-96cf-53f5add62c7e.html - Iran Daily: New report says accelerating global agricultural productivity growth critical
http://www.iran-daily.com/News/260311.html - Kansas State University: Kansas State University partners with new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement
https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2019-10/usaid_lab101619.html - KTTC: Iowa Daybook
https://kttc.com/news/iowa-news-from-the-associated-press/2019/10/14/iowa-daybook-4/ - Latest Nigerian News: World Food Prize and World Hunger Fighters Foundation Launch Fellowship for Young African Agribusiness InnovatorsAPO Group – Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases related to Africa
https://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/7784697/world-food-prize-and-world-hunger-fighters-foundation-launch-fellowship-for-youn.html - Lukwangule: Prepare for the agriculture of tomorrow, African Development Bank President challenges high school students at global symposium
http://lukwangule.blogspot.com/?pr=96358&lang=en - Meredith Agrimedia: Corteva Agriscience Commits $500,000 to Carbon Sequestration Program For Farmers
https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/corteva-agriscience-commits-500000-to-carbon-sequestration-strategies-for-farmers - Mississippi State Newsroom: MSU President Keenum taking part in World Food Prize Week
https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2019/10/msu-president-keenum-taking-part-world-food-prize-week - Moji Delano: Four Nigerians Make Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative Top 10 Finalists List (Strive Masiyiwa is up for this award)
https://www.mojidelano.com/2019/10/four-nigerians-make-africa-netpreneur-prize-initiative-top-10-finalists-list/ - Morning Ag Clips: New Feed the Future Innovation Lab aims to boost food security
https://www.morningagclips.com/new-feed-the-future-innovation-lab-aims-to-boost-food-security/ - New York Ag Connection: Universities, Feed the Future Team Up for Crop Improvement
http://www.newyorkagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=1097&yr=2019 - News Org: Headline
https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-report-says-accelerating-global-agricultural-productivity-growth-is-critical - Newswise: New report says accelerating global agricultural productivity growth is critical
https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-report-says-accelerating-global-agricultural-productivity-growth-is-critical - Nieuwe Oogst: Simon Groot krijgt Wereldvoedselprijs uitgereikt
https://www.nieuweoogst.nl/nieuws/2019/10/18/simon-groot-krijgt-wereldvoedselprijs-uitgereikt - Oklahoma Farm Report: New Study Says Global Agricultural Productivity Growth Needs Slight Increase to Feed 10 Billion by 2050
http://oklahomafarmreport.com/wire/news/2019/10/04727_ProductivityStudyVaTech10162019_085448.php#.XacnQUZKiyI - Paepard: Unpacking “Crops to End Hunger”
http://paepard.blogspot.com/2019/10/unpacking-crops-to-end-hunger.html - Paepard: 2019 Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium
http://paepard.blogspot.com/2019/10/2019-borlaug-dialogue-international.html - Portalspożywczy.pl: Corteva Agriscience przyzna dotacje na rzecz rozwoju rolnictwa pozytywnego dla klimatu
http://www.portalspozywczy.pl/technologie/wiadomosci/corteva-agriscience-przyzna-dotacje-na-rzecz-rozwoju-rolnictwa-pozytywnego-dla-klimatu,176750.html - PR Newswire: Corteva Agriscience to Create Challenge Grants to Advance Climate Positive Agriculture
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/corteva-agriscience-to-create-challenge-grants-to-advance-climate-positive-agriculture-300939907.html - Profiel Actueel: Simon Groot, winnaar van de World Food Prize en diplomaat in een weerbarstige wereld
https://www.profielactueel.nl/onafhankelijk-mbo-nieuwsplatform/nieuws/simon-groot-winnaar-van-de-world-food-prize-en-diplomaat-in-een-weerbarstige-wereld/b164g1c1o3362/ - Progressive Farmer DTN: Future Global Food Gap Remains: Ag Productivity Gains Needed to Meet Future Population Demands
https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2019/10/16/ag-productivity-gains-needed-meet - Progressive Farmer DTN: Companies, Institutes Highlight Initiatives at World Food Prize
https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2019/10/17/companies-institutes-highlight-world - Revista Fermierului: 500.000 de dolari pentru fermierii care implementează inovații cu impact pozitiv asupra climei Recomandat
https://www.revistafermierului.ro/eveniment/comunicate/item/4190-500-000-de-dolari-pentru-fermierii-care-implementeaza-inovatii-cu-impact-pozitiv-asupra-climei.html - River Cities Reader: Sen Charles “Chuck” Grassley on the World Food Prize and Salute to Ambassador Ken Quinn
https://www.rcreader.com/news-releases/sen-charles-chuck-grassley-world-food-prize-and-salute-ambassador-ken-quinn - Rushville Republican: Protein plays an essential role in global nutrition
https://www.rushvillerepublican.com/news/protein-plays-an-essential-role-in-global-nutrition/article_3001a102-f0ea-11e9-acac-2f450731344f.html - Sadyogrady: Corteva Agriscience przyzna dotacje na działania na rzecz rozwoju rolnictwa pozytywnego dla klimatu
http://www.sadyogrody.pl/agrotechnika/103/corteva_agriscience_przyzna_dotacje_na_dzialania_na_rzecz_rozwoju_rolnictwa_pozytywnego_dla_klimatu,19735.html - ScienceDaily: Accelerating global agricultural productivity growth is critical
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191016074750.htm - Seed Today: New Report Says Accelerating Global Agricultural Productivity Growth Is Critical
https://www.seedtoday.com/article/181134/new-report-says-accelerating-global-agricultural-productivity-growth-is-critical - Seed Today: Crop-Improvement Lab Established With $25 Million USAID Grant
https://www.seedtoday.com/article/181462/crop-improvement-lab-established-with-25-million-usaid-grant - Seed Today: 2019 World Food Prize Recognizes The Impact Of Bringing Improved Seeds to Africa, Asia, and Latin America
https://www.seedtoday.com/article/181336/2019-world-food-prize-recognizes-the-impact-of-bringing-improved-seeds-to-africa-asia-and-latin-america - Seed Today: New Feed the Future Innovation Lab Aims To Boost Food Security And Alleviate Poverty In Developing Countries With Contribution From Clemson Scientists
https://www.seedtoday.com/article/181624/new-feed-the-future-innovation-lab-aims-to-boost-food-security-and-alleviate-poverty-in-developing-countries-with-contribution-from-clemson-scientists - Seed Today: Corteva Agriscience to Create Challenge Grants to Advance Climate Positive Agriculture
https://www.seedtoday.com/article/181339/corteva-agriscience-to-create-challenge-grants-to-advance-climate-positive-agriculture - Seed Today: Iowa State University Hosts 2019 Everson Global Seed Symposium
https://www.seedtoday.com/article/181602/iowa-state-university-hosts-2019-everson - Shots: Eating badly? Turns out it’s not your fault!
https://www.shots.net/news/view/eating-badly-turns-out-its-not-your-fault - T.U.B Investing: Corteva Agriscience to Participate in Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium at 2019 World Food Prize
http://tubinvesting.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_16.html?rkey=20191014CL03072&filter=13330 - The Ecologist: Living laboratory of climate science’
https://theecologist.org/2019/oct/16/living-laboratory-climate-science - The Grand Island Independent: Northwest sophomore to represent Nebraska at global youth institute
https://www.theindependent.com/life/youth/northwest-sophomore-to-represent-nebraska-at-global-youth-institute/article_e500b750-eeec-11e9-8af2-836452709f8e.html - The Voice of Agriculture: The Future of Agriculture at Home and Abroad
https://www.fb.org/viewpoints/the-future-of-agriculture-at-home-and-abroad - Time Bulletin: World Food Day 2019: History, Significance, and Theme of Food Day; Celebration of the Day Worldwide
http://www.timebulletin.com/world-food-day-2019-history-significance-and-theme-of-food-day-celebration-of-the-day-worldwide/ - Trouw: Een groentelab in de Filippijnen helpt boeren aan klimaatbestendig zaad
https://www.trouw.nl/duurzaamheid-natuur/een-groentelab-in-de-filippijnen-helpt-boeren-aan-klimaatbestendig-zaad~b27b8d1b/?referer=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.meltwater.com%2Finbox%2Fsearches%2F3563785%3Fsource%3Dmail-digest%26type%3Dinput - USAgNet: Universities, Feed the Future Team Up for Crop Improvement
http://www.usagnet.com/state_headlines/state_story.php?tble=MN2019&ID=1129 - Wallaces Farmer: Get ready for 2019 Borlaug Dialogue
https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/get-ready-2019-borlaug-dialogue - Westfriesland in Bedrijf: Simon Groot (84) neemt World Food Prize Laureate Award in ontvangst
https://westfrieslandinbedrijf.nl/2019/westfriesland/simon-groot-84-neemt-world-food-prize-laureate-award-in-ontvangst-video/ - Wired Focus: Ag giants working to help farmers address climate change
https://www.wiredfocus.com/ag-giants-working-to-help-farmers-address-climate-change/ - World News Monitor: China, US urged to team up for food security
https://app.meltwater.com/search/edit/3563785 - Агробизнес: Corteva Agriscience будет предоставлять проектные гранты для развития сельскохозяйственной деятельности с положительным влиянием на климат
http://agbz.ru/news/Corteva-Agriscience-budet-predostavlyat-proektnyie-grantyi