Ag exports continue to slide
According to the USDA’s Aug. 27 Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade, America’s ag trade deficit continues to head in the wrong direction with gusto.
Bird flu in cows, poultry continues to fly high
Alan Guebert details the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza from poultry and dairy cattle to farm workers and considers the government's response.
Alternative diesel fuels the law of unintended consequences
In the U.S. quest to clean up our carbon-fueled culture, biodiesel and renewable diesel have become two new darlings of alternative fuel advocates.
Rain makes lower 2024/25 prices
Alan Guebert explains how the weather has impacted both this year and next year's corn, soybean and wheat crops.
Tariffs are never a good idea
Alan Guebert considers former president Donald Trump's decision to make import tariffs the centerpiece of his campaign’s economic policy.
You’re fired! Trump’s deportation plan would gut US ag labor force
Alan Guebert delves into Donald Trump's deportation plan and explains potential hiccups for the U.S. labor force, particularly in regards to agriculture.
Everywhere else it’s called kleptocracy
Alan Guebert breaks down agricultural lobbyists contributions to 2024 political campaigns.
The deep dark dirty secrets of gun closets across America
Much like today’s ever-present gun violence is just a fact, and the easy access to too many cheap, deadly weapons designed and manufactured only to harm people is a fact.
Your local USDA office may soon be your local federal courthouse
Alan Guebert considers what the the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 28 ruling to overturn the Chevron deference means for the agriculture industry.
Farm Bill politics 2024 are leaning toward Project 2025
This year, like last year, is a Farm Bill year and this year, like last year, probably won’t deliver any Farm Bill.
