Broken promises of rural development
It happened again the other week at a local public forum on agriculture.
The panel of speakers included me, two farmers and a state Farm Bureau economist.
Katrina’s agricultural effects are secondary to summer drought’s
As Hurricane Katrina's smashing blows fell on the Gulf Coast, commodity traders did what they always do when uncertainty hits the pits: They sold.
August reports show continued loss of export markets
Alan Guebert weighs in on America's role as a major ag exporter in the global corn, cotton, wheat, rice and soybean markets.
Old guard still reigns at USDA, even under Obama
Although Barack Obama has been president but a few days we can already say with certainty -- unlike before his inauguration -- he cannot...
Health care reform a winner for rural America
If you want to see just how badly broken America's health care system is come to the country. Be careful during your visit, however,...
We need food aid and healthcare
Trump's new budget proposes big cuts in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.
A Christmas awakening
More than 40 Christmas Nights later, I have not forgotten two calves named Mary and Joseph and Howard’s priceless gift of simple giving.
Should we let sleeping dogs lie?
Alan Guebert shares his thoughts on the proposed SNAP cuts that could drop 500,000 children from the free school lunch program amid farmers' aid payments.
More corn and soybeans, and less crop diversity
With less diversity in the fields, our crops are more susceptible to damage.
My enemy’s enemy remains an enemy
Alan Guebert shares his insight on the United States' ongoing trade war with China and the impact it's having on American farmers.
