Aluminum foil, a kitchen staple for many, has been under scrutiny for its potential health risks, particularly when used in cooking. Despite its convenience, the use of aluminum foil in culinary practices…
RFK Jr.’s Shift from $5 Billion Racial Reparations for Black Farmers to the Trump Team
Three months ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was an independent presidential candidate making headlines for pledging $5 billion in reparations to Black farmers, aiming to address supposed discrimination within the U.S. agricultural…
The Hidden Risks of Vaccinating Dairy Cows Against H5N1: A Consumer’s Nightmare?
The recent USDA approval for field trials of an H5N1 vaccine for dairy cows marks a significant step in combating avian influenza. However, this move towards vaccinating dairy cattle raises several alarming…
The Case for Separating SNAP from the Farm Bill
The Farm Bill, a legislative package that comes up for renewal roughly every five years, has long been a battleground for policy debates, particularly concerning the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly…
Could an Early Freeze in September Be the Game-Changer for Corn and Soybean Markets?
As we move into September, farmers are eyeing the weather forecasts with a mix of hope and anxiety. The specter of an early freeze could significantly impact this year’s corn and soybean…
The EPA Encouraged Farmers to Fertilize with Sewage Sludge, Now Farmlands Are Contaminated with Forever Chemicals
Farmers across the U.S. are facing an unprecedented crisis because they followed government recommendations. For decades, American agriculture has embraced an “environmentally friendly” practice: using nutrient-rich sewage sludge as fertilizer. This sludge…
Vilsack Says He Could Be Back, With Lots More DEI & ‘Green’ Policies
At the Farm Progress Show in Iowa, Tom Vilsack, the current U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, hinted at his potential reappointment should Harris and Walz prevail in the upcoming election. This statement comes…
The Over-Hyped Environmental and Economic Promises of Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been heralded as the silver bullet for reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change, which is all the rage these days. However, beneath the surface of this green…
The Future of Farming Without Farmers: A Shift Towards Automation, AI & Corporate Control
In an era where technology promises to revolutionize every aspect of life, agriculture stands at a crossroads. The future of farming, as envisioned by many, might soon see fields devoid of human…
The Bug-Eating Agenda: A Critical Look at the Push for Entomophagy
In recent years, a peculiar trend has emerged, championed by organizations like the World Economic Forum (WEF), suggesting that the future of human diet should include, if not revolve around, insects. This…