Alan Guebert’s new book binds us to land of milk and Uncle Honey
Columnist Alan Guebert's new book shares stories, photographs, and memories of the culture of American agriculture 50 years ago.
Big food dishes out more baloney
Does Sysco have too big of a market influence?
Enjoying our eternal spring season
This spring season has given us a lot to enjoy.
Kicking grain trading down the road
Confession time: Over the last three years I often have referred to the 113th and 114th Congress as either “do nothing” or “doing less than nothing.”
What no one wants to talk about
Spring is a good time to tap the season's new energy and fresh hope to honestly discuss some of farming and food's most pressing issues.
Community Supported Ag still an American mainstay
Interest in Community Supported Agriculture program remains strong.
Where’s the SNAP charity and love?
Perhaps we can agree that spending just $3, and maybe even $4, out of every $1,000 of GDP isn't too much for the richest country in the history of the world to feed its hungry.
Free trade deals not about economics
Given today’s global economy, poisonous politics and trans-national interests, however, many of Big Ag’s biggest trade backers don’t see as simple or divine.
Once again, the numbers never add up
Some commentary on Congress and the numbers.
Taking a look at recent newspaper quotes in conversation on farm topics
A renewable fuel standard and immigration are two farm topics that have been in the news recently.
