The farm machinery market in 2025 is a buyer’s haven, with auctions presenting farmers a prime chance to acquire relatively new, low-hour equipment at substantial discounts. Depressed machinery values, driven by a…
The Endless Whining Over Vermont Dairy Raid: A Reality Check on Illegal Immigration and Labor Practices
On April 21, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents detained eight undocumented farmworkers at Pleasant Valley Farms in Berkshire, Vermont, in one of the largest immigration enforcement actions in the state’s…
How The Green New Scam Wastes Taxpayer Money and Undermines America’s Energy Future
The so-called “Green New Deal” has been sold to the American public as a noble quest to save the planet through a rapid transition to renewable energy. At the heart of this…
MAHA: How Will the Push to Reform America’s Food Supply Affect Farmers?
The Trump administration has launched an ambitious campaign under the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative, led by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and…
The Goal of ‘Earth Day’ Is Now to Cover the Earth with Mechanical Monsrosities
This year’s Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” comes with a lofty ambition: tripling global installed renewable energy capacity by 2030, demanding a staggering 16.6% annual growth rate. On the surface,…
Biofuels in the United States: A Growing Industry Amid Legislative Support and Tariff Challenges
The biofuels industry in the United States stands at a critical juncture, bolstered by legislative efforts to extend tax credits and facing new opportunities and challenges amid tariff turmoil. As the nation…
TractorHouse: Preying on Farmers in a Time of Need
In the world of agricultural equipment sales, Sandhills Global’s TractorHouse has cemented itself as the leading online marketplace for farmers looking to buy or sell used machinery. With a massive inventory and…
EPA Cracks Down on Geo-Engineering Companies
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set its sights on geo-engineering companies engaging in controversial practices to manipulate Earth’s climate. Specifically, the EPA is targeting startups like Make Sunsets, a Northern…
Rising Food Prices Amid Declining CPI: Causes, Coping Strategies, and Economic Ripples
In recent months, a curious economic divergence has emerged: while the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a broad measure of inflation, has shown signs of decline, food prices continue to climb. This phenomenon…
USDA Funding Shift: A Practical Move for Farmers
The Trump administration’s decision to redirect USDA funding away from climate-smart and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs and into has sparked debate, but it’s a move grounded in pragmatism. Farmers are…