William Scully (1821–1906), an Irish-American landlord, etched his name into the annals of American agricultural history as one of the most formidable and controversial landowners of the 19th century. Through a combination…
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The Fight to Save America’s Family Farms
America’s family farms and ranches are disappearing at an alarming rate. These small, often multi-generational operations are being swallowed up by massive agribusinesses that are consolidating farmland and control over both crop…
February WASDE Report: Stability in US, Volatility from South America
The February USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report provides crucial insights into the agricultural landscape, impacting both domestic and international markets. According to the report, there were no significant…
Profit Squeeze in Agriculture Threatens Farmers, Manufacturers, and Traders
The agricultural landscape in 2025 is witnessing a convergence of challenges that are making profitability an elusive goal for farmers, machinery manufacturers, and agricultural traders alike. This triad of industry players is…
Henry Ford’s Vision: Growing Cars in America
In the annals of industrial history, Henry Ford is renowned not only for revolutionizing the automobile industry with the assembly line but also for his visionary ideas about sustainability and American agriculture….
FTC Sues John Deere Over Right to Repair: A Landmark Case for Farmers’ Autonomy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated the long-standing debate over the “right to repair” by filing a lawsuit against John Deere, one of the world’s leading agricultural equipment manufacturers. This legal…
John Deere’s Leap into Autonomy: Addressing Agriculture’s Labor Shortages
In an era where technology intersects with traditional industries, John Deere, a titan in agricultural machinery, has unveiled a new line of autonomous tractors, signaling a significant shift towards smarter farming. This…
Ten Big Stories That Shaped American Agriculture in 2024
The agricultural sector in 2024 was marked by a blend of economic, political, and technological shifts. From the immediate impacts of policy changes under new leadership to the long-term effects of technological…
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…
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….