Who is Palantir and why is USDA giving it $300 million?
Under Secretary Brooke Rollins’ National Farm Security Plan, the USDA has inked a $300M deal with Palantir to launch "One Farmer, One File." While the initiative promises faster disaster payments and streamlined services, the partnership raises major concerns about data privacy and surveillance.
Guebert: There’s nothing we won’t do for cheap food
The 2026 House Farm Bill shifts billions from food assistance to subsidies. Alan Guebert examines the disconnect between D.C. policy and agricultural reality, from the DOJ’s probe into Big Four meatpackers to the surge of Brazilian beef imports despite corruption concerns.
Guebert: Worse and more of it
The Trump administration’s USDA reorganization and USAID cuts bring chaos to American farming. From soybean board snubs to global aid losses, Alan Guebert says it’s only getting worse.
Why the global fertilizer cartel wins regardless of USDA’s empty promises
U.S. farmers face skyrocketing input costs while the USDA pledges billions in relief. Explore why trade wars and market consolidation make relief unlikely.
High fuel costs and USDA acreage surprises shape 2026 planting
As fuel and fertilizer prices soar, USDA’s 2026 planting report reveals record-low wheat acres and a growing trust gap between farmers and federal data.
Bad choice by POTUS 47 only adds to 47 years of bad choices
Between a 47.5% tariff on China and a Middle East war driving oil toward $200 a barrel, U.S. agriculture faces its most severe supply disruption in history.
Spring is a brave yellow wave, a loud ‘How’do!’ and a glint of gold
Alan Guebert reflects on the seasonal rituals of spring and the unforgettable neighbors who once shaped the landscape of a southern Illinois farm.
War in the Middle East and the growing toll on American farms
As U.S.-Israel tensions ignite, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends oil and fertilizer prices skyrocketing. Alan Guebert talks through how the numbers are hitting U.S. farms.
The party of limited government and the 2026 farm trade crisis
U.S. ag trade deficits hit $41B amid tariff volatility and costly carbon pipelines. Discover how 2026 policies are creating a "muddle" for American farmers.
Groundhog Day for the Farm Bill: Why GOP promises keep falling short
Farm Bill debate is starting to feel like a repeat episode. Alan Guebert dives into why the "modernization" talk doesn't match the math on crop safety nets.
