The agricultural equipment industry is facing a downturn as farmers grapple with tighter balance sheets. However, it’s reported that the sector has strategically positioned itself to weather the storm better than in…
Would Enforcing Immigration Laws Really ‘Decimate’ America’s Food Supply?
We’ve consistently covered the use of illegal immigrant labor by big agribusinesses several times here, but it’s a topic that just keeps coming up. A recent article from Grist discussing Donald Trump’s…
Big Agribusinesses Leveraging Illegal Labor Creates an Unequal Playing Field in American Agriculture
The landscape of American agriculture, once characterized by the pastoral visions of family farms, is increasingly dominated by large agribusinesses. A contentious issue within this sector is the employment of illegal immigrants,…
Bill Gates Calls for Population Reduction to Save the Planet – What’s He Plotting for Agriculture?
In the realm of global health and environmental “sustainability,” few figures loom as large as Bill Gates. The billionaire “philanthropist,” through the Gates Foundation, has wielded significant influence over public health policies…
Farmers’ Political Pulse: Insights into the 2024 Election
As the 2024 presidential election heats up, one demographic group often overlooked in the broader political discourse is farmers. These individuals, whose livelihoods are deeply tied to the land, have unique concerns…
What’s Behind Potential Record Yields and Economic Challenges?
The October WASDE (USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates) comes out on Friday at noon and many people are eagerly anticipating the latest numbers. It still seems like the US will…
Beyond Conspiracy: The Complex Reality of Government Weather Control
In recent headlines, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has stirred controversy by suggesting that the government possesses the ability to control the weather. This assertion was “fact-checked” by users on X. Yes they…
The Far-Reaching Potential Impacts of Hurricane Milton on Florida Agriculture
As Hurricane Milton, a formidable Category 5 storm, barrels towards Florida, the state braces not just for the immediate devastation but also for the long-term repercussions on its agricultural sector, which could…
The Long Shadow of Hurricane Helene: Agriculture on the East Coast Faces a Decades-Long Recovery
Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a devastating Category 4 storm, has left an indelible mark on the agricultural landscape of the Eastern United States, particularly in regions known for their fruit…
A Conservative Case for Prioritizing Small Farms Over Corporate Giants in a New Farm Bill
After the Farm Bill failed to get renewed after a one-year extension, conservatives and populists alike should take the time to scrutinize how this legislation affects not just agriculture but the very…