The Trump administration is moving full speed ahead with plans to build massive AI data centers on federal lands across the country. From Nevada to Kentucky, Ohio, and beyond, public resources are…
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BLM Greenlights First AI Data Center on Public Lands, Setting a Dangerous Precedent for Rural America
The Bureau of Land Management has approved the construction of the Townsite Data Center on 88.5 acres of public land near Boulder City, Nevada. This marks the first time a data center…
USDA Moves to Resume Mexican Cattle Imports Amid Ongoing Screwworm Cases in US
The United States Department of Agriculture announced it will end its yearlong ban on live cattle imports from Mexico, with a phased reopening of southern border ports scheduled to begin on August…
The Hydra Grows: New Names Emerge in Omaha’s Shady Vehicle and Equipment Sales Network
When we first examined The Registry LLC in April 2025, the story centered on an Omaha company contacting private sellers and charging upfront fees to market vehicles, RVs and equipment online. But…
John Deere Accused of Sabotaging Dealer Summit in Explosive Feud with Farm Equipment Magazine
Farm Equipment Magazine is firing back hard at John Deere. The respected trade publication is calling out what it sees as deliberate interference with dealer education and independence. Who Is Farm Equipment…
Trump Administration Hails Potential Iran Deal as Farmer Lifeline, But Tehran Says No Thanks
In the wake of the Iran conflict and subsequent de-escalation talks, the Trump administration is pitching a silver lining for America’s struggling farm sector. The administration is saying unfrozen Iranian assets will…
Privatizing Public Lands Is a Boon for Billionaires, Bust for Rural Producers
Recent policy moves under the Trump administration are reshaping how America manages its vast public lands. These changes affect grazing rights, resource access, and economic opportunities across the rural West. While some…
FTC Launches Formal Investigation into Fertilizer Giants, But Will Anything Really Happen?
The Federal Trade Commission has formally launched a major industry-wide investigation into fertilizer pricing and market concentration. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced the probe on a North Texas farm on May 28,…
Larry Fink Says Americans Need to Foot the Bill for Data Centers While BlackRock Reaps the Rewards
In recent remarks, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has essentially declared that the massive buildout of AI data centers and supporting power infrastructure, worth trillions of dollars, must be funded in large part…
The Kosher Cowboy Represents Everything Wrong with Big Ag
A recent podcast episode put Jordan Levi, known as the Kosher Cowboy, in the spotlight. The host introduced him as a Jewish kid from the Chicago suburbs who rose to run Five…