For decades, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has poured roughly $20 billion annually into farm subsidies through its Farm Program, a system meant to stabilize agriculture and support farmers. Yet,…
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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…
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,…
Elon Musk and DOGE Target Seed Bunkers: A New Frontier in Government Efficiency?
In a bold and unexpected move, Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have set their sights on the USDA’s seed bunkers—secure facilities designed to preserve crop diversity and ensure…
The Absurdity of Regulating CO2 as a Pollutant
In 2009, the Obama administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an “Endangerment Finding” that classified carbon dioxide (CO2) as a pollutant under the 1970 Clean Air Act. Yes, you read that right—CO2,…
The Great Poultry Purge: Government Overreach and the Folly of Mass Culling
Over the past few years, the United States has witnessed an astonishing and infuriating spectacle: the systematic culling of over 166 million poultry birds since 2022, all in the name of controlling…
Why Agricultural Commodity Prices Are Plummeting and the Struggle for Farmer Profitability
Agricultural commodity prices, particularly for grains like corn, soybeans, and wheat, have hit troubling lows in recent years, leaving farmers across the United States grappling with financial uncertainty. As of the time…
Lawmakers in Multiple US States Push to Ban Weather Modification Amid Controversy
A wave of legislative efforts is sweeping across the United States as lawmakers in Florida, Kentucky, Iowa, Arizona, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota seek to outlaw weather modification and geoengineering practices….
Farmers and the Case for Non-Partisan Advocacy
In the world of American agriculture, political loyalty often leans heavily toward one side of the aisle. Farmers, particularly in rural heartlands, have historically voted in large numbers for Republican candidates, drawn…