Stephanie Mercier

Stephanie Mercier is the Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser for the Farm Journal Foundation. From 1997-2011, she served as the Chief Economist for the Democratic staff of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

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News
The State of Global Fertilizer Markets-Fragile
Nitrogen prices up 50 percent or more
April 20, 2026 10:56 AM
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U.S. Capitol
Opinion
Can Congress Pass a New Farm Bill in 2026?
Process has taken more than three years so far
April 06, 2026 08:14 AM
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Marijuana
Opinion
Growing Marijuana Legally—A Snapshot of a New Business Model
U.S. Legal Marijuana Sector had $30 Billion in Revenue in 2024
March 20, 2026 09:59 AM
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Policy
The Impact of Wildfires on the Agricultural Sector
Climate change driving increase in intensity and frequency of wildfires.
January 09, 2026 05:30 PM
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Opinion
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Global Agriculture
AI applications are quite accessible to farmers around the world
December 29, 2025 01:08 PM
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Opinion
Bumper Crop Forecast Places New Pressures on U.S. Farmers
Awaiting word on USDA ‘bridge assistance’
December 03, 2025 08:47 AM
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Opinion
The Current Status of the U.S. Cattle and Beef Industry
smallest cattle inventory in 50 years
November 07, 2025 08:10 AM
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Opinion
How School Meals Programs Contribute to Economic Gains Worldwide
Educating girls is good for the global economy
October 30, 2025 07:55 AM
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Opinion
Why Diversified Farming Could be the Future for U.S. Agriculture
Paper looks at Benefits and Barriers to Adoption
October 06, 2025 04:43 PM
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Opinion
Dead Zones Increase Around the World’s Oceans
Hypoxic Zone in Gulf of Mexico is focus of scientists
August 18, 2025 12:50 PM
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