In an era where technology intersects with traditional industries, John Deere, a titan in agricultural machinery, has unveiled a new line of autonomous tractors, signaling a significant shift towards smarter farming. This…
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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…
Ten Big Stories That Shaped American Agriculture in 2024
The agricultural sector in 2024 was marked by a blend of economic, political, and technological shifts. From the immediate impacts of policy changes under new leadership to the long-term effects of technological…
Vaden’s Vision for Agriculture: A Farmer-Focused Future
In a significant move for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Stephen Vaden to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. This appointment, announced on December 22,…
Farmers’ Voices Echo in Congress: The Push for Farm Bill Extension and Economic Aid
Farmers have recently been making their voices heard in the halls of Congress. As of today, December 19, 2024, there’s palpable movement on the farm bill extension and additional economic aid included…
Farmers’ Plight: Prioritizing Survival Over Climate Rhetoric
Farmers face a crisis that goes beyond the usual challenges of weather and market fluctuations. The ongoing debate over the farm bill, a critical piece of legislation that shapes the agricultural landscape…
Big Agribusiness and Illegal Labor: A Modern Parallel to Plantation Practices
In an echo of the past, the modern-day debate over the mass deportation of illegal immigrant workers in the agricultural sector starkly parallels the historical resistance of plantation owners to the abolition…
The Vanishing Billions: Why US Farmers Are Missing Out on Climate-Smart Agriculture Funding
In what should be a golden era for American agriculture, with billions earmarked for climate-smart practices, many farmers across the U.S. are scratching their heads, wondering where all that money has gone….
Competing Visions for America’s Food Under Trump: Brooke Rollins vs. RFK Jr.
Policies are shaped by the interplay of various departments in the complex world of American government. The nominations of Brooke Rollins for USDA Secretary and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary…
The Dark Side of Green: How Synagro and Big Finance are Pushing Back Against Farmer Rights
Companies that market themselves as “green” are often using this term as a marketing scheme to sell us poison, in this case quite literally. The New York Times recently unveiled a troubling…