Tag: politics
China trade deal talk scares market
Marlin Clark provides an update on the United States' trade agreement with China and its impact on agricultural markets and commodity futures.
Find new ground
Alan Guebert ponders the division that's present in the United States, considering everything from systemic racism and the pandemic to ag policy.
Red, white, blue and black in the USA
Alan Guebert ponders his own white privilege — the privilege many rural Americans share — and how it can be used to speak up and combat racism.
Don’t let anger replace love of country
Alan Guebert reminds readers that when fear and anger at individuals replace love and duty for the nation, an honorable lion can become a gun-hiding mouse.
No one is laughing anymore
Alan Guebert ponders the need for a nationally coordinated food policy — both in the past and present times.
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.
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.
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.
We’re not crazy, the times are
According to Alan Guebert, crazy seems to be exactly how business is done in American agriculture today.
