Today, March 11, 2025, the USDA released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, and for farmers across the heartland, it’s a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities. From…
Why Trump Cut Aid to South Africa and Offered Asylum to White Farmers
On March 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines by announcing an executive order that halts all federal funding to South Africa while simultaneously offering a “rapid pathway” to citizenship for…
How Farmers Can Stand Strong Amid the Trade War Turmoil
As a farmer, there’s nothing more frustrating than watching global trade disputes unfold, knowing full well the ripple effects will hit our fields, barns, and bank accounts. The recent article from AgWeb,…
USDA’s New Dawn: Brooke Rollins Shifts Focus from Green Dreams to Farmers’ Realities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a sharp turn under its new Secretary, Brooke Rollins, marking a significant departure from the climate-centric policies that defined the Biden administration’s agricultural agenda….
The FDA’s Ban on Red 3: A Step Forward, But a Long Road Ahead
In a significant move toward public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the artificial dye Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January 2025. This synthetic, petroleum-based dye,…
The Hidden Perils of Mass Vaccinating America’s Poultry
The specter of bird flu has loomed large over America’s poultry industry in recent years, sparking heated debates about how to curb its spread. With over 160 million birds already culled in…
Shifting Gears: Why Biofuels, Not Electric Vehicles, Could Drive American Agriculture Forward
For years, the U.S. government has poured significant financial resources into promoting electric vehicles (EVs), a technology that, despite the hype, remains impractical for many Americans and unpopular relative to its ambitious…
The Legacy of Landlord William Scully: Land Acquisition, Farmer Resentment, and a Lasting Empire
William Scully (1821–1906), an Irish-American landlord, etched his name into the annals of American agricultural history as one of the most formidable and controversial landowners of the 19th century. Through a combination…
Farming Simulator: Cultivating the Next Generation of American Farmers
As America faces the challenge of an aging farming population, with many long-time farmers nearing retirement without a clear succession plan, innovative solutions are needed to keep the nation’s agricultural legacy alive….
Hempcrete: Revolutionizing American Agriculture and Construction
In the world of sustainable building materials, hempcrete is emerging as a formidable contender, offering numerous benefits that could transform how we construct our homes and buildings. As traditional building materials like…