Thanksgiving and Agriculture: From Harvest Festivals to Today’s Farm-Fresh Tables
Today’s Thanksgiving tables look nothing like they did in colonial times — but the heart…
Farm Workers Sue Over Wage Cuts for Guest Workers — What It Means for Farms and Labor
In late November 2025, a landmark lawsuit filed by the United Farm Workers (UFW) and…
Farmer Trade Aid Shrinking After Trade Deals — What It Means for Farm Assistance
U.S. agricultural policy now faces a growing concern: farmer trade aid appears to be shrinking…
China Lifts Some Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods
China announced this week that it will suspend some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods,…
SNAP Benefits Disruption Could Impact Farms and Food Access
Recent comments from Donald Trump have thrust the issue of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
The Harvest Roots of Halloween: How Agriculture Shaped the Season
The end of October has long marked a turning point in the agricultural calendar. Long…
The JCB Fastrac 6000 Tractor Brings Speed and Comfort to Modern Farming
The JCB Fastrac 6000 tractor is making headlines across the ag world, and for good…
Shutdown Delays Key U.S. Agriculture Trade Activities
The shutdown delaying U.S. agriculture trade activities is already causing real consequences for farmers, exporters,…
Farm Labor Crisis: Can Immigration Reform Save Agriculture?
The Situation at a Glance Farmers across the United States face an escalating farm labor…
John Deere layoffs affect 238 workers across Illinois and Iowa plants
What’s Happening John Deere has confirmed it will lay off 238 employees across three Midwest…