After the Farm Bill failed to get renewed after a one-year extension, conservatives and populists alike should take the time to scrutinize how this legislation affects not just agriculture but the very…
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American Port Strike Demands and Repercussions for American Agriculture
As of October 1, 2024, a massive strike has commenced at ports stretching from Maine to Texas, marking the first time since 1977 that dockworkers have gone on strike across the East…
The Shifting Terrain of the Agriculture Equipment Market
As we navigate through 2024, the agriculture equipment market is at a pivotal juncture, characterized by a notable glut of new machinery, shifting farmer preferences, and significant dealership dynamics. Here’s a comprehensive…
The Erosion of American Family Farms: What’s Behind This Troubling Trend?
The landscape of American agriculture is undergoing a transformation, and not for the better, at least not for the family farmer. Over recent decades, the number of family farms has dwindled, overshadowed…
Offshoring Emissions: How Red China Is in the Black from the US Going Green
In recent decades, the United States has increasingly shifted its manufacturing base overseas, particularly to China, in a quest for cost efficiency and lower production costs. While this strategy has been celebrated…
Who Controls the Food Supply Controls the People
“Who controls the food supply controls the people; who controls the energy can control whole continents; who controls money can control the world.” – Henry Kissinger In this article we will be…
Do American Farmers Really Need Mass Migration to Survive?
The narrative surrounding labor in American agriculture has increasingly painted a picture of dire necessity, where the survival of the farming industry hinges on the influx of foreign workers. This portrayal, often…
The Green Subsidy Scam: A Closer Look at the Economics of ‘Environmentalism’
In the realm of environmental policy, green subsidies have been heralded as an absolute necesitty solution for combating ‘climate change.’ However, a deeper dive reveals what many are now calling the “Green…
The Hidden Risks of Vaccinating Dairy Cows Against H5N1: A Consumer’s Nightmare?
The recent USDA approval for field trials of an H5N1 vaccine for dairy cows marks a significant step in combating avian influenza. However, this move towards vaccinating dairy cattle raises several alarming…
Could an Early Freeze in September Be the Game-Changer for Corn and Soybean Markets?
As we move into September, farmers are eyeing the weather forecasts with a mix of hope and anxiety. The specter of an early freeze could significantly impact this year’s corn and soybean…