In recent months, a curious economic divergence has emerged: while the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a broad measure of inflation, has shown signs of decline, food prices continue to climb. This phenomenon…
Category: general ag
USDA Funding Shift: A Practical Move for Farmers
The Trump administration’s decision to redirect USDA funding away from climate-smart and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs and into has sparked debate, but it’s a move grounded in pragmatism. Farmers are…
The Untapped Political Power of American Farmers
American farmers are the backbone of civilization, feeding the world and sustaining the global economy. Yet, their political influence remains largely untapped, overshadowed by systemic challenges and structural barriers that limit their…
Trump’s Tariff Strategy: A Pause for Partners, Pressure on China, and a Win for U.S. Agriculture
In a bold move that’s reshaping global trade dynamics, President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on major trading partners while simultaneously ramping up duties on China. This strategic pivot has already sent…
Reactions to Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tarrifs and Strategies for Profitability in Uncertain Times
As President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs took effect on April 2, 2025, American farmers find themselves at a crossroads. The sweeping tariffs aim to bolster domestic industries but have sparked immediate…
The USDA’s Bizarre Foray into “Social Justice” and DEI: A Distraction from American Agriculture
Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) veered off its well-trodden path of supporting farmers, ranchers, and rural America, plunging instead into a bizarre world of “social justice” and…
Crop Diversification: A Possible Path to Profitability for Family Farms
For generations, family farms across the United States have relied on staple crops like corn and soybeans to sustain their livelihoods. These commodity crops, while dependable and supported by established markets, often…
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,…
USDA to Release Key Acreage and Stocks Reports for the Spring Planting Season
As the agricultural community gears up for the 2025 planting season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to release two pivotal reports that will provide critical insights into the nation’s…
Why Farmers Are Turning to “Naturally Grown” Over Organic
Across the United States, a shift is occurring among some farmers. Tired of the red tape, high costs, and questionable benefits of the USDA Organic label, some are ditching it for an…