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Big Ag’s Farm Bill Shields Pesticide Makers from Cancer Lawsuits While Farmers Bear the Costs
Congress is rushing to pass a Farm Bill loaded with provisions that would hand pesticide manufacturers like Bayer total immunity from liability for the harms their products cause, including cancer. Rep. Thomas…
Rural Communities Stand Their Ground Against Data Center Takeover
Rural farming communities across the Midwest and beyond are drawing a hard line. They are rejecting multimillion-dollar offers from tech giants and fighting rezoning battles to protect the land, water, and power…
Iran Conflict Sparks Fertilizer Price Surge While Farmers Demand Antitrust Answers
Major fertilizer producers are drawing fresh attention from regulators, lawmakers, and farmers amid sharp price increases triggered by the conflict in Iran. Disruptions to global shipping routes have tightened supplies, but accusations…
Palantir Eyes Every Acre with “One Farmer, One File”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently unveiled its “One Farmer, One File” initiative, a program designed to centralize farmer data into a single, streamlined digital profile. Promoted as a boon for efficiency,…
The Wind and Solar Boom Goes Bust As Subsidies Fade and Power Players Pivot to AI Data Centers
The rapid expansion of wind and solar power in the United States over the past decade was fueled by generous federal subsidies, tax credits, and state mandates. However, recent policy shifts have…
Why Annexation Is Killing Rural Communities, Turning Family Farms Into Server Farms
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…
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…
8 Plots Against Agriculture: Who’s Really Threatening the Family Farm?
In an era where global elites discuss reshaping food systems under the banner of “sustainability,” and corporate giants tighten their grip on the supply chain, many farmers feel under siege. From misguided…
The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Is Bad News for American Farmers’ Bottom Line
On December 19, 2025, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern submitted their formal merger application to the Surface Transportation Board, kicking off the regulatory review for what would be an $85 billion deal…