The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address what they describe as regulatory abuse and lawfare targeting American farmers,…
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The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act Is a Gift to Big Ag, Not Rural America
The American Farm Bureau Federation is strongly backing the newly introduced Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026. This legislation aims to overhaul the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program by expanding access to…
DOJ Declares USDA Race-Based Farm Programs Illegal, Ending Discrimination Masquerading as Equity
The Department of Justice has delivered a clear ruling: previous USDA programs that handed out benefits to non-White farmers based purely on race violated the Constitution. These initiatives, framed as corrections for…
Trump Administration Advances Regenerative Agriculture with Executive Order and New USDA Rule
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order focused on advancing regenerative agriculture, paired with a major announcement from USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins on a final Regenerative Feedstock Rule. This…
Trump Administration Hails Potential Iran Deal as Farmer Lifeline, But Tehran Says No Thanks
In the wake of the Iran conflict and subsequent de-escalation talks, the Trump administration is pitching a silver lining for America’s struggling farm sector. The administration is saying unfrozen Iranian assets will…
Israel Attacks Lebanon in Defiance of US-Iran MOU, Threatening Stability for Fatigued Farmers
Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Recent attacks by Israeli in southern Lebanon have complicated the fragile US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed just days ago. Israeli strikes and…
Peace in the Middle East Brings Relief on Input Costs, Offering Some Hope for Profitability
The recent memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, which includes a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, marks a significant de-escalation in regional tensions. For American…
Privatizing Public Lands Is a Boon for Billionaires, Bust for Rural Producers
Recent policy moves under the Trump administration are reshaping how America manages its vast public lands. These changes affect grazing rights, resource access, and economic opportunities across the rural West. While some…
USMCA Crossroads: Trump’s Leverage Play vs. Farmers’ Lifeline to North American Markets
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) faces a critical joint review in July 2026. President Trump has signaled strong reservations about simply renewing the deal he negotiated in his first term, raising questions…
Trump Claims ‘Farmers Are Doing Very Well’ Before Rage-Quitting Interview
President Donald Trump visited western Wisconsin recently, speaking to farmers at an event in Chippewa Falls amid pouring rain. The interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker took place inside a barn, set against…