The growing disconnect between hard numbers and soft policy
Alan Guebert discusses the recently released 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture and how the numbers show a lack of change for small and medium-sized farms.
‘And the Lord said to Peter …’
Alan Guebert talks about his dad's love for fishing and reflects back on the memories spent with his dad and brothers on the lake.
From ink to electrons: The retirement of print journalism
Alan Guebert discusses the bleak future of print journalism and the reasons why print newspapers are closing for good.
At what level of ‘do something’ should agriculture begin to clean up nitrates?
Alan Guebert digs into the recent efforts of lawmakers to address nitrate pollution in waterways that is causing cancer.
America’s love/hate relationship with our biggest trading partner
Alan Guebert discusses the current economic woes of China and how this may play a part in U.S. and China relations for 2024.
New year, not-so-new start
Alan Guebert discusses how falling grain market prices affect farmers and what can be done to solve this problem.
‘Elect me because I’ll send you more federal money than the other guy’
Alan Guebert explains that though Trump claims to have gotten more money for farmers, the numbers show that farmers are actually doing better under Biden.
New year, new deal? Only the Knucklehead Caucus knows
Alan Guebert digs into the challenges of passing bipartistan legislation like the 2024 federal budget and farm bill, and how 2024 is the year of elections.
How much food assistance is too much?
Alan Guebert delves into Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's decision to reject millions of dollars in aid to help feed children in need.
Doubling down on death, taxes and crop insurance
Alan Guebert discusses the Government Accountability Office's federal crop insurance program and suggests a much needed reform.
