By Michelle Pelletier Marshall, Women in Agribusiness Media (March 31, 2026) *This is the first in a series of interviews that will highlight the speakers for the 15 th  annual Women in Agribusiness Summit in New Orleans, September 22-24, 2026.   Ask any mom how far she’d go to solve her child’s health problems, and the answer is simple: as far as it takes. Ask a mother with a Ph.D. in microbiology – and that determination is matched by rapid, science-driven problem-solving.

Compilation of news from industry sources (March 27, 2026) Strait of Hormuz closure and fertilizer supply risks for U.S. agriculture Following the start of “Operation Epic Fury” on Feb. 28, 2026, risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz increased sharply. This article examines the commodity market response in the first two weeks of the disruption and evaluates the vulnerability of the U.S. fertilizer supply to a prolonged closure. Mid-March heat wave shatters records in