The annexation of rural land is accelerating the loss of America’s farmland, threatening the viability of family farms and the fabric of rural communities. As cities expand and big tech companies seek…
Extend MAHA to Embrace Natural Fibers for a Thriving American Agriculture
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, launched by President Trump and led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to tackle chronic diseases, enhance nutrition, and reduce healthcare costs through systemic…
Farmers Fume as E15 and Additional Aid Excluded from Latest Funding Bill
Frustration is boiling over after Congress’s latest funding package failed to include provisions for year-round E15 sales and extra financial support for struggling farmers. This omission has sparked sharp criticism from farm…
Pesticide Makers’ Push for Immunity and Its Toll on American Agriculture
In recent years, a concerted effort has unfolded in state legislatures and Congress to grant pesticide manufacturers broad legal protections from lawsuits over the harms their products allegedly cause. This push, largely…
The RFS Volumes Proposal Could Ignite a Biofuel Boom for Corn and Soybeans
In a transformative policy move, the Trump administration’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2026 stand ready to unleash a major biofuel boom throughout the United States. This initiative would consume…
The Potential Fallout from Europe’s Retaliatory Tariffs on American Farmers in the Greenland Dispute
In the escalating geopolitical tensions over Greenland, American farmers find themselves once again caught in the crossfire of international trade disputes. President Donald Trump recently threatened to impose tariffs on eight European…
The Mental Health Crisis Is a Stark Indicator of the War on American Farmers
In rural America, a silent battle is raging. This is a fight against unpredictable weather or fluctuating markets, but also a deeper struggle against systemic pressures that many describe as a war…
The Plastic Plague: Why America’s Farms Hold the Key to a Better Future
Plastic pollution has reached catastrophic levels. It infiltrates every corner of our planet and threatens life as we know it. Each year, humanity produces over 400 million tons of plastic. Projections show…
WASDE Woes: Can Farmers Even Trust the Numbers That Are Crushing Corn Prices?
In the tough world of agriculture, where margins stay thin and weather decides winners, farmers have long counted on government reports to guide them through volatile commodity markets. The latest World Agricultural…
The Promise and Peril of AgTech Innovations
The latest advancements in farming technology appeared prominently at CES 2026. Kubota showcased its KVPR, a versatile robot capable of expanding, contracting, and moving in multiple directions. This kind of equipment represents…