Sometimes we see a divide among farmers themselves — there can be a feeling that it’s organic farming versus conventional farming.

Supporting one another in agriculture means being mindful of the language we use and sharing knowledge that uplifts rather than divides.

Someday we may see a farmer grinding field-strewn rocks into powder for a soil additive, and getting paid for it by some carbon credit program.

While the average European may be inconvenienced by drinking a pop with an attached cap because of eco-efforts, farmers’ livelihoods are being destroyed.

Recent trade policies have imposed tariffs to boost U.S. production, but Midwest agriculture has suffered, losing ground to competitors like Brazil in soybeans and pork.

The price of inputs, extreme weather events, and volatile commodity prices are the top risks to farm profitability, according to the Global Farmers Survey.

With the pressures of climate change, land loss, and increasing costs of inputs, supporting grassroots farmers and ranchers is a no-brainer. These are the folks who face the daily realities of managing ecosystems and ensuring food security, yet they are often the ones who struggle the most with access to resources necessary to sustain and […]

For farmers looking to enhance their operations while addressing environmental challenges, the NRCS offers valuable programs, though access isn’t always straightforward.

Around planting and harvest season I start seeing the posts in farmer wives groups about feeling neglected and not being able to help like they want to.

The USDA must work to heal the dehumanizing discrimination to Black farmers’ mental health, including the issues of farming in a difficult economy.