Tag: agriculture
The old economics of new agriculture: Drive or be driven
Alan Guebert explains the data that suggests American ag policy needs to make strategic changes to meet new challenges faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers.
The real costs of the ‘industrial mind’
Alan Guebert believes the problem with the industrial mind in agriculture is that it floats along on a rising sea of taxpayer money and unaccounted costs.
Leveling the playing field in the agriculture industry
Alan Guebert explains what needs to be done to level the playing field in the agriculture industry in terms of crops, chemicals, seeds and meat.
Study reveals ag-related injuries more numerous than previously known
A new study by Penn State researchers suggests that the agriculture industry is even more dangerous than previously believed.
Small farms have a large impact on Pa. agriculture
Small farms support billions of dollars worth of economic activity, help preserve farmland and add to the diversity of Pennsylvania's agriculture.
COVID impacting coffee farmers
COVID has diverted resources away from coffee management, closed borders and limited movement of migrant workers essential for coffee harvests.
The politics of being ag apolitical
Alan Guebert digs into the widely held belief that if you want to get ahead in farm group politics, you can't be political.
Here’s what the numbers say about systemic discrimination in the USDA
Alan Guebert digs into how the USDA sent almost $24 billion to farmers over two years, but socially disadvantaged farmers received next to nothing.
Bill and Melinda Gates’ foothold on farmland
Alan Guebert digs into the motives behind Bill and Melinda Gates' foothold on farmland as they now own 242,000 acres of farmland worth over $690 million.
Education is not just for conservation
Zach Wallace explains why it is becoming crucial for anyone involved in agriculture to take time to explain farming practices to those who don't understand.
