Tag: politics
The anti-science of ‘sound science’
For more than 20 years, farm groups, Congress and big agbiz have used the phrase "sound science" to undermine ag policy they want to alter or bury.
Capitol Hill’s Christmas cookie bake-off
According to Alan Guebert, it’s not possible to call either the House- or Senate-passed tax bills simple or reformative.
Ag industry voices concern over NAFTA negotiations
Farm businesses and groups believe withdrawing from NAFTA could cause harm to American farmers, ranchers and the U.S. economy as a whole.
Trump Administration’s willful ignorance slows ag progress
According to Alan Guebert, quick personal wins are more important than long-term national success in energy or agriculture under the current administration.
Farmers’ voice: Advocating the future of agriculture
Farmers can give lawmakers keen insights to improve farm economic conditions, strengthen markets and create opportunities in rural America.
Killing GIPSA makes us worse
Sonny Perdue killed the GIPSA rule, a complicated but crucial market reform aimed at leveling the meatpacker-dominated livestock and poultry markets.
Is new ag reform a plan or an obituary?
According to Alan Guebert, the unpublished, unseen USDA reform "plan" looks backward 40 years, not forward even 10.
Negotiating with Mr. Trump
United States President Donald Trump proves to be difficult to negotiate with when it comes to trade deals with neighboring countries.
Taking a knee on farm policy
If the USDA's forecasts are right and the nation's politicians continue their feud, football players won't be the only ones on their knees in protest.
Regular order and the farm bill
Regular order is, in fact, how the House and Senate ag committees are writing the 2018 farm bill.
