American farmers are the backbone of civilization, feeding the world and sustaining the global economy. Yet, their political influence remains largely untapped, overshadowed by systemic challenges and structural barriers that limit their…
Solar Farms: A Fundamentally Flawed Vision of “Clean Energy”
The push for renewable energy has been sold as a moral imperative to save the planet, but the reality of solar arrays—sprawling fields of panels blanketing natural landscapes—raises serious questions about their…
Trump’s Tariff Strategy: A Pause for Partners, Pressure on China, and a Win for U.S. Agriculture
In a bold move that’s reshaping global trade dynamics, President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on major trading partners while simultaneously ramping up duties on China. This strategic pivot has already sent…
Senator Grassley’s Push for Congressional Control Over Trade and Tariffs
Senator Chuck Grassley, a veteran Republican from Iowa, has long been a vocal advocate for reasserting Congress’s constitutional authority over trade and tariffs, a role he believes has been overly delegated to…
The Unequal Harvest: How Farm Subsidies Favor Corporate Giants Over Family Farms
For decades, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has poured roughly $20 billion annually into farm subsidies through its Farm Program, a system meant to stabilize agriculture and support farmers. Yet,…
A Cautionary Tale: The Registry LLC and the Pitfalls of Auction Scams
In the world of online vehicle and machinery sales, desperation can be a powerful motivator. For owners struggling to offload an RV, car, or piece of heavy equipment, a company like The…
Reactions to Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tarrifs and Strategies for Profitability in Uncertain Times
As President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs took effect on April 2, 2025, American farmers find themselves at a crossroads. The sweeping tariffs aim to bolster domestic industries but have sparked immediate…
The USDA’s Bizarre Foray into “Social Justice” and DEI: A Distraction from American Agriculture
Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) veered off its well-trodden path of supporting farmers, ranchers, and rural America, plunging instead into a bizarre world of “social justice” and…
Crop Diversification: A Possible Path to Profitability for Family Farms
For generations, family farms across the United States have relied on staple crops like corn and soybeans to sustain their livelihoods. These commodity crops, while dependable and supported by established markets, often…
American Farmers Brace for “Liberation Day”: Tariffs, Markets, and the Future of Agriculture
As the calendar inches closer to April 2, 2025—dubbed “Liberation Day” by President Donald Trump—American farmers find themselves at a crossroads. This date marks the implementation of reciprocal tariffs Trump has promised,…