Hey, rural America, do your civic duty. Or not.
Alan Guebert digs into the USMCA trade deal and takes a closer look at 2019 ag exports and the still-in-place tariffs that are clipping U.S. exports.
‘Mother Nature always bats last’
Alan Guebert breaks down the expected amount to be paid to farmers by the government due to a poor planting season caused by bad weather.
From hot to cold, readers weigh in
Alan Guebert shares some of the readers' comments, ranging from contemptuous to complimentary, he's received this year.
Farmers face backlash for comments in Washington Post
Alan Guebert reacts to the nearly 5,000 readers' comments posted online in response to sentiments from farmers included in a Washington Post article.
Welcome to paradise, er, paradox
According to Alan Guebert, there's a paradox occurring in today's commodity and financial markets. He sheds some light on it in his column this week.
Mother Nature and Uncle Sam wreak havoc on planting season
Both Mother Nature and Uncle Sam have been uncooperative throughout the 2019 planting season, making already difficult year into an even bigger mess.
Treat your farm family to an Ohio summer staycation
Whether your family prefers the open road, nature, history, or opportunities to grow and know, Ohio staycations offer something for everyone.
Planting decisions get muddier
Alan Guebert has some ideas on how Congress and the Trump administration could drive market prices higher and deliver more income per acre to all farmers.
Talking about my generation
The dramatic drop in farmers in less than five generations shows the power and culture-changing impact of technology on farming and rural America.
Watching a train wreck happen
Alan Guebert scrutinizes President Trump's recent actions in working toward — or backpedaling out of — a trade agreement with China.
