In a fiery executive order issued just 10 days ago, President Donald J. Trump targeted the so-called “Big Four” meatpackers dominating America’s beef industry, accusing them of forming a cartel that inflates…
Category: general ag
The Prescription Predicament: Politicians Choked Livestock Care Amid Vet Shortages
Farmers have long been the first line of defense for their animals’ health. These stewards of the land know their livestock inside out: the subtle signs of infection, the precise dosages needed…
How the 2025 Agriculture Funding Bill Crushes Hemp Farmers and Reverses a Hard-Won Victory
As Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown, lawmakers slipped in a provision that feels like a sucker punch to America’s heartland farmers. The 2025 agriculture funding bill, recently signed into law…
Anhydrous Ammonia’s Price Surge Is Kicking Struggling Farmers While They’re Down
As corn growers in the Midwest wrap up harvest and eye the 2026 planting season, the last thing they need is another gut punch from the fertilizer cartel. Yet here it is:…
60 Minutes Shines a Harsh Light on the Family Farm Crisis
In a poignant segment aired recently on 60 Minutes, correspondent Bill Whitaker delved into the heart-wrenching struggles of America’s family farms. Titled “The Family Farm,” the report paints a stark picture of…
China’s Grip on American Soil: Espionage, Acquisitions, and the Farmer’s Tightrope
Chinese entities have sunk billions into U.S. agriculture, snapping up pork giants, seed innovators, and vast swaths of farmland. To many cash-strapped producers, China can look like a lifeline, propping up sagging…
Will Farm Robots Empower Family Farmers or Erase Them?
In the quiet dawn of a Midwest cornfield, a lone tractor hums to life. It is not piloted by a calloused hand. Instead, it is guided by algorithms that monitor every centimeter,…
Busted Forecasts: Inflated Yields, Crushed Farmers, and a Rally That Might Be Too Late
In the high-stakes game of global agriculture, where futures contracts swing billions and family farms teeter on the edge of oblivion, few tools wield more power than a yield forecast. This year,…
Climate Cultists in Demark Force-Feed Cows a Methane Blocker, and Now the Herd’s Dropping Like Flies
Imagine a crisp autumn morning on a Danish dairy farm. The sun peeks over the rolling green hills, but there is a sense of impending doom in the air. Thanks to the…
Senate Showdown: Big Ag’s Iron Grip on Farmers Faces Scrutiny in Crucial Hearing
Even with the recent uptick in commodity prices, they are nowhere near what they used to be, pushing farmers into bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the cost of seeds, fertilizers, and other essentials skyrockets, squeezing…