What Is Precision Agriculture? Precision agriculture (PA) is a farming approach that uses technology to optimize crop production and resource use on a field-by-field, or even plant-by-plant, basis. Think of it as…
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USDA’s New Dawn: Brooke Rollins Shifts Focus from Green Dreams to Farmers’ Realities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a sharp turn under its new Secretary, Brooke Rollins, marking a significant departure from the climate-centric policies that defined the Biden administration’s agricultural agenda….
Shifting Gears: Why Biofuels, Not Electric Vehicles, Could Drive American Agriculture Forward
For years, the U.S. government has poured significant financial resources into promoting electric vehicles (EVs), a technology that, despite the hype, remains impractical for many Americans and unpopular relative to its ambitious…
Hempcrete: Revolutionizing American Agriculture and Construction
In the world of sustainable building materials, hempcrete is emerging as a formidable contender, offering numerous benefits that could transform how we construct our homes and buildings. As traditional building materials like…
The Lonesome Report: Is the Climate Change Agenda in Agriculture Over?
Jim and Shad discuss how the USDA has removed refrences to climate change from their website and what that means for agriculture. They also talk about RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing, the removal…
Back to Basics: USDA’s Focus on Agriculture Over Activism Welcomed by Farmers
In a move that has sparked both controversy and support, the Trump administration has directed the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to cleanse its official websites of references to “LGBT” and…
US Lawmakers Introduce the Farm to Fly Act – What It Means for American Farmers
In a significant move that could reshape the agricultural landscape, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has reintroduced the “Farm to Fly Act,” aiming to bolster the production and development of Sustainable…
Trump’s Second Withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord and What It Means for Farmers
In a move echoing his first term’s policy, President Donald Trump has once again announced the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord in 2025, underscoring his commitment to American farmers….
The EPA Issues Health Warning for Sewage Sludge, After Many Years of Endorsing Its Use
For decades, farmers across the United States have been told that they’re doing their part for the environment by using treated sewage sludge as a fertilizer. Marketed as a “green” and sustainable…
French Farmers Rise Up to Oppose Trade Deal and Regulations
The Current Outcry on French Soil French farmers have once again taken to the streets, blocking highways around Paris in a renewed wave of protests that reflect deep-seated grievances. The movement, which…