As we reflect on the year 2024, it’s undeniable that it has been one of the toughest periods for American farmers. From unpredictable weather patterns to fluctuating commodity prices, the challenges have…
Author: AgroWars
Vaden’s Vision for Agriculture: A Farmer-Focused Future
In a significant move for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Stephen Vaden to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. This appointment, announced on December 22,…
Farmers’ Voices Echo in Congress: The Push for Farm Bill Extension and Economic Aid
Farmers have recently been making their voices heard in the halls of Congress. As of today, December 19, 2024, there’s palpable movement on the farm bill extension and additional economic aid included…
Farmers’ Plight: Prioritizing Survival Over Climate Rhetoric
Farmers face a crisis that goes beyond the usual challenges of weather and market fluctuations. The ongoing debate over the farm bill, a critical piece of legislation that shapes the agricultural landscape…
Big Agribusiness and Illegal Labor: A Modern Parallel to Plantation Practices
In an echo of the past, the modern-day debate over the mass deportation of illegal immigrant workers in the agricultural sector starkly parallels the historical resistance of plantation owners to the abolition…
Regenerative Agriculture: The Big Buzzword with Marketing Challenges
The buzzword on everyone’s lips in the farming community these days is “regenerative agriculture.” But what does it really mean, and can it truly benefit both the farmer and the consumer? Regenerative…
The Vanishing Billions: Why US Farmers Are Missing Out on Climate-Smart Agriculture Funding
In what should be a golden era for American agriculture, with billions earmarked for climate-smart practices, many farmers across the U.S. are scratching their heads, wondering where all that money has gone….
Competing Visions for America’s Food Under Trump: Brooke Rollins vs. RFK Jr.
Policies are shaped by the interplay of various departments in the complex world of American government. The nominations of Brooke Rollins for USDA Secretary and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary…
Farmers Squeezed: High Food Prices, Low Commodity Values
This year, as grocery shelves see unprecedented price hikes for food, the very farmers who produce these goods are witnessing a stark paradox: their commodity prices are plummeting to levels that threaten…
The Dark Side of Green: How Synagro and Big Finance are Pushing Back Against Farmer Rights
Companies that market themselves as “green” are often using this term as a marketing scheme to sell us poison, in this case quite literally. The New York Times recently unveiled a troubling…