New, long overdue efforts to reform federal commodity checkoffs
A long-overdue, new checkoff reform effort is underway in Congress. Alan Guebert weighs in on why it's needed.
How green was our machinery shed
Alan Guebert recalls some of his favorite tractor and farm equipment models from his youth.
Anti-work, anti-freedom Congress needs more work, more freedom
Republicans in Congress are already signaling that their return will bring no 2023 Farm Bill and no 2024 federal budget by Sept. 30.
August reports show continued loss of export markets
Alan Guebert weighs in on America's role as a major ag exporter in the global corn, cotton, wheat, rice and soybean markets.
War is expensive both on and off the battlefield
Alan Guebert evaluates the cost of war, and its impact on a global scale.
The red hot hounds of summer are still on the loose
Alan Guebert ponders when exactly the world's leading food growers and sellers are going to adopt more weatherproof agriculture.
Russian roulette — with missiles, drones and food
Alan Guebert weighs in on Russia's continued war in Ukraine and the threat it poses to global commodity markets.
The road to the end of the road
Alan Guebert visits the road he grew up on, recalling all the people that used to live there and their memorable personalities.
Climate change delay is climate change denial
Alan Guebert digs into the attitudes towards climate change in Washington.
Hemming and hawing avoids tougher action and “us”
The USDA talks around the issue of market concentration, Alan Guebert writes in his latest column.
