For generations, family farms across the United States have relied on staple crops like corn and soybeans to sustain their livelihoods. These commodity crops, while dependable and supported by established markets, often…
American Farmers Brace for “Liberation Day”: Tariffs, Markets, and the Future of Agriculture
As the calendar inches closer to April 2, 2025—dubbed “Liberation Day” by President Donald Trump—American farmers find themselves at a crossroads. This date marks the implementation of reciprocal tariffs Trump has promised,…
USDA to Release Key Acreage and Stocks Reports for the Spring Planting Season
As the agricultural community gears up for the 2025 planting season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to release two pivotal reports that will provide critical insights into the nation’s…
Elon Musk and DOGE Target Seed Bunkers: A New Frontier in Government Efficiency?
In a bold and unexpected move, Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have set their sights on the USDA’s seed bunkers—secure facilities designed to preserve crop diversity and ensure…
Why Farmers Are Turning to “Naturally Grown” Over Organic
Across the United States, a shift is occurring among some farmers. Tired of the red tape, high costs, and questionable benefits of the USDA Organic label, some are ditching it for an…
The Absurdity of Regulating CO2 as a Pollutant
In 2009, the Obama administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an “Endangerment Finding” that classified carbon dioxide (CO2) as a pollutant under the 1970 Clean Air Act. Yes, you read that right—CO2,…
The Great Poultry Purge: Government Overreach and the Folly of Mass Culling
Over the past few years, the United States has witnessed an astonishing and infuriating spectacle: the systematic culling of over 166 million poultry birds since 2022, all in the name of controlling…
Why Agricultural Commodity Prices Are Plummeting and the Struggle for Farmer Profitability
Agricultural commodity prices, particularly for grains like corn, soybeans, and wheat, have hit troubling lows in recent years, leaving farmers across the United States grappling with financial uncertainty. As of the time…
Lawmakers in Multiple US States Push to Ban Weather Modification Amid Controversy
A wave of legislative efforts is sweeping across the United States as lawmakers in Florida, Kentucky, Iowa, Arizona, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota seek to outlaw weather modification and geoengineering practices….
Farmers and the Case for Non-Partisan Advocacy
In the world of American agriculture, political loyalty often leans heavily toward one side of the aisle. Farmers, particularly in rural heartlands, have historically voted in large numbers for Republican candidates, drawn…