President Donald Trump’s announced tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, set to take effect on February 1, 2025, have sparked significant discussion regarding their potential impacts on various sectors of the…
RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings for HHS Secretary: A Focus on Farming and the Future of American Agriculture
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), faced intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearings on January 29 and…
Understanding the FARM Act: A Step Toward Protecting U.S. Agriculture
The Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act, recently reintroduced in Congress, focuses on addressing national security concerns related to foreign ownership of American agricultural land. Initiated by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and…
US Lawmakers Introduce the Farm to Fly Act – What It Means for American Farmers
In a significant move that could reshape the agricultural landscape, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has reintroduced the “Farm to Fly Act,” aiming to bolster the production and development of Sustainable…
How American Agriculture Can Combat Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most significant environmental challenges of our time. Traditional plastics, derived from petroleum, are durable, cheap, and versatile, but their resistance to biodegradation means they…
USDA’s New Biofuel Guidance: A Win for Farmers and Consumers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently updated its guidance on biofuels, specifically focusing on the implementation of the 45Z tax credit. This move has significant implications for both the agricultural…
Trump’s Second Withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord and What It Means for Farmers
In a move echoing his first term’s policy, President Donald Trump has once again announced the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord in 2025, underscoring his commitment to American farmers….
Henry Ford’s Vision: Growing Cars in America
In the annals of industrial history, Henry Ford is renowned not only for revolutionizing the automobile industry with the assembly line but also for his visionary ideas about sustainability and American agriculture….
FTC Sues John Deere Over Right to Repair: A Landmark Case for Farmers’ Autonomy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated the long-standing debate over the “right to repair” by filing a lawsuit against John Deere, one of the world’s leading agricultural equipment manufacturers. This legal…
The EPA Issues Health Warning for Sewage Sludge, After Many Years of Endorsing Its Use
For decades, farmers across the United States have been told that they’re doing their part for the environment by using treated sewage sludge as a fertilizer. Marketed as a “green” and sustainable…