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…
American Port Strike Demands and Repercussions for American Agriculture
As of October 1, 2024, a massive strike has commenced at ports stretching from Maine to Texas, marking the first time since 1977 that dockworkers have gone on strike across the East…
Politicians Are Putting Farmers on the Back Burner at the Worst Possible Time
As of today, September 30, 2024, the Farm Bill, pivotal for American agriculture, has not been renewed, marking yet another failure by Congress to address the needs of the farming community in…
The Shifting Terrain of the Agriculture Equipment Market
As we navigate through 2024, the agriculture equipment market is at a pivotal juncture, characterized by a notable glut of new machinery, shifting farmer preferences, and significant dealership dynamics. Here’s a comprehensive…
The Erosion of American Family Farms: What’s Behind This Troubling Trend?
The landscape of American agriculture is undergoing a transformation, and not for the better, at least not for the family farmer. Over recent decades, the number of family farms has dwindled, overshadowed…
Offshoring Emissions: How Red China Is in the Black from the US Going Green
In recent decades, the United States has increasingly shifted its manufacturing base overseas, particularly to China, in a quest for cost efficiency and lower production costs. While this strategy has been celebrated…
The American Political Spectacle Is a Cola War
In the heart of American consumer culture, the rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi has long been a staple, embodying the notion of choice in a market where, fundamentally, the options are more…
Who Controls the Food Supply Controls the People
“Who controls the food supply controls the people; who controls the energy can control whole continents; who controls money can control the world.” – Henry Kissinger In this article we will be…