The long and the short of it
Alan Guebert shares his opinions on recent headlines, stating their echos will be heard by farmers and ranchers for weeks and months to come.
The changing geography of US ag
Alan Guebert reflects on how agricultural land in the U.S., and how much land is being utilized for agriculture, has changed over the years.
How rural America can avoid ‘another century of degraded water’
Alan Guebert analyzes an op/ed, published on Feb. 7 in The Des Moines Register, that focuses on Iowa's increasing "degradation of drinking water."
Going green is about getting green
Customers are demanding greener products, so Tyson and other major food companies are answering. What's going to happen to smaller operations who are not?
When it comes to trade, lucky it’s an election year
Alan Guebert offers insight into the recent passage of NAFTA 2.0 and phase one of a multi-phase deal with China.
Home sick? Try grandma’s cure-all
Alan Guebert recalls some of his mother's and grandmother's home remedies for common illnesses and ailments.
Brexit, Boris and boxing in farmers
Alan Guebert weighs in on the impact Brexit has had on farmers and the UK economy.
Changes to SNAP defy logic
Alan Guebert offers insight into the proposed rule changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that will remove around 3.7 million recipients.
Always start with what you know
Alan Guebert predicts 2019's challenges were just a warm-up act for what appears to be an even more challenging 2020.
Readers’ turn to voice opinions
Alan Guebert shares feedback he received from his readers during 2019.
