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….
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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…
Celebrating National Agriculture Day: Honoring America’s Farmers and the Power of Whole Foods
National Agriculture Day (March 18th) is a time to pause and reflect on the indispensable role America’s farmers play in sustaining not just our nation, but the world. These hardworking men and…
EPA Slams the Brakes on Biden’s Emissions Rules: A Win for Farmers’ Bottom Line
On March 12, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency dropped a bombshell that’s got folks across rural America breathing a sigh of relief. Under the new Trump administration, the EPA announced it’s rolling…
Why Trump Cut Aid to South Africa and Offered Asylum to White Farmers
On March 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines by announcing an executive order that halts all federal funding to South Africa while simultaneously offering a “rapid pathway” to citizenship for…
How Farmers Can Stand Strong Amid the Trade War Turmoil
As a farmer, there’s nothing more frustrating than watching global trade disputes unfold, knowing full well the ripple effects will hit our fields, barns, and bank accounts. The recent article from AgWeb,…
USDA’s New Dawn: Brooke Rollins Shifts Focus from Green Dreams to Farmers’ Realities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a sharp turn under its new Secretary, Brooke Rollins, marking a significant departure from the climate-centric policies that defined the Biden administration’s agricultural agenda….
The Hidden Perils of Mass Vaccinating America’s Poultry
The specter of bird flu has loomed large over America’s poultry industry in recent years, sparking heated debates about how to curb its spread. With over 160 million birds already culled in…
Shifting Gears: Why Biofuels, Not Electric Vehicles, Could Drive American Agriculture Forward
For years, the U.S. government has poured significant financial resources into promoting electric vehicles (EVs), a technology that, despite the hype, remains impractical for many Americans and unpopular relative to its ambitious…
The Financial Aid Predicament for Farm Kids: Navigating the “Land Rich, Cash Poor” Dilemma
In the heartland of America, a unique challenge confronts the children of farmers and ranchers when they reach the age of higher education. Despite the apparent wealth of owning vast swathes of…