The farm machinery market in 2025 is a buyer’s haven, with auctions presenting farmers a prime chance to acquire relatively new, low-hour equipment at substantial discounts. Depressed machinery values, driven by a…
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The Endless Whining Over Vermont Dairy Raid: A Reality Check on Illegal Immigration and Labor Practices
On April 21, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents detained eight undocumented farmworkers at Pleasant Valley Farms in Berkshire, Vermont, in one of the largest immigration enforcement actions in the state’s…
TractorHouse: Preying on Farmers in a Time of Need
In the world of agricultural equipment sales, Sandhills Global’s TractorHouse has cemented itself as the leading online marketplace for farmers looking to buy or sell used machinery. With a massive inventory and…
The Unequal Harvest: How Farm Subsidies Favor Corporate Giants Over Family Farms
For decades, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has poured roughly $20 billion annually into farm subsidies through its Farm Program, a system meant to stabilize agriculture and support farmers. Yet,…
A Cautionary Tale: The Registry LLC and the Pitfalls of Auction Scams
In the world of online vehicle and machinery sales, desperation can be a powerful motivator. For owners struggling to offload an RV, car, or piece of heavy equipment, a company like The…
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,…
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…
Harvesting Opportunity: Moves to Makes After the March 11 WASDE Report
Today, March 11, 2025, the USDA released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, and for farmers across the heartland, it’s a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities. From…
How Farmers Can Stand Strong Amid the Trade War Turmoil
As a farmer, there’s nothing more frustrating than watching global trade disputes unfold, knowing full well the ripple effects will hit our fields, barns, and bank accounts. The recent article from AgWeb,…
The FDA’s Ban on Red 3: A Step Forward, But a Long Road Ahead
In a significant move toward public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the artificial dye Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January 2025. This synthetic, petroleum-based dye,…