The Epoch Times By and
The United States has become “increasingly dependent” on extended supply chains of agricultural inputs such as fertilizer and agrochemicals to keep modern agriculture running, resulting in food supply delays, Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) told Steve Lance, host of NTD’s Capitol Report.
“We have become, unfortunately, increasingly dependent on extended supply chains for various inputs that make agriculture work, things like fertilizer, agrochemicals, [and] other inputs that are important to the modern agricultural production complex,” stated Rose, the former Tennessee commissioner of agriculture.
He added that more thought should be given to “where our supply chains reach and who we’re relying on for key ingredients” and “key inputs that are essential to producing a reliable supply of even food for the American people and for the rest of the world.”
After more than two years of consistent supply chain disruptions from the pandemic, countries are now seeing inflated food prices and are bracing for potential shortages resulting from the compounded effect of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
