In order to preserve agricultural land, it is imperative that operations can be passed down to the next generation without excessive inheritance tax.
If the agricultural industry wants to continue developing, progressing, and problem solving, it better find a way to streamline bioengineered regulations.
Farmer sentiment surged in November, with optimism fueled by expectations of a favorable regulatory and tax environment following the election.
As Trump’s campaign promises take shape, the debate surrounding immigration and farm labor will continue to grow in importance.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voiced strong opposition to current scientific consensus about modern agriculture, particularly about pesticides and GMOs.
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.