Iowa farmer argues federal policy keeps farmers hooked on fertilizer
In an AgWeb op-ed, Wendy Johnson argues the next farm bill should reward soil health, crop diversity, and farmer-owned land instead of locking producers into corn, soy, and synthetic inputs.
Ohio farmers warn data center boom could weaken property rights
A proposal backed by the Ohio Business Roundtable would let energy infrastructure projects take possession of land before compensation disputes are resolved.
Big Ag wants federal power to override state food standards
Joel Salatin argues that farmers who champion states’ rights and limited government should think twice before backing a federal bill that overrides state food standards.
Putting farmers at the center of agricultural innovation
Producers in the Midwest are teaching each other how to improve soil health, cut costs, reduce erosion, and make farms more resilient — without waiting for top-down mandates.
The beef squeeze hitting the dinner plate
America’s beef cattle herd has shrunk to its smallest level in decades, helping drive beef prices higher. For years, strong consumer demand absorbed those increases — but there are signs…
Should an Industry-Friendly Rider in the Farm Bill Override Over 1,000 State Laws?
A provision in the 2026 Farm Bill could establish a precedent that states may no longer meaningfully govern the terms under which food is produced and sold within their own…