EconomyCommentary
7 Signs the Upcoming Farm Bill Will Contain Disastrous Subsidies
Perhaps as soon as next week, the House Agriculture Committee will release its farm bill, and it looks now as if the end result likely… Read More
EconomyCommentary
I’m From a Family of Farmers. Here’s What Trump Has Done for Our Industry.
In the first year of his presidency, Donald Trump came through on his promise to support rural Americans and agriculture. Unfortunately, many news outlets didn’t… Read More
EconomyCommentary
What’s at Stake for US Farmers and Ranchers in NAFTA Renegotiations
The current NAFTA renegotiations between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have major implications for American farmers, ranchers, and consumers, as shown by a new Heritage… Read More
EconomyCommentary
1 Action Lawmakers Could Take to Make Food Stamp Reform Much More Likely
Congressional Republicans could imperil both the welfare reform and the farm bill reform efforts by failing to learn from history and making the same unforced… Read More
EconomyCommentary
House Shouldn’t Use Disaster Aid Bill to Funnel More Handouts to Cotton Interests
The House’s disaster aid bill, at $81 billion, is nearly double the Trump administration’s request of $44 billion. These costs are not offset by spending… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The ‘Reverse Robin Hood Effect’ of Farm Handouts
The federal government takes the hard-earned money of taxpayers and gives handouts to farm households that generally make a lot more money than they do. This wealth… Read More
EconomyCommentary
3 Ways the House Republican Tax Plan Is Good for Farmers
Last week, House Republicans released their long-awaited tax reform proposal, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Many of the key changes made by the legislation… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Responding to a Critic of Having More Freedom in Agriculture
A former Obama administration official has written a new agricultural study that is critical of The Heritage Foundation’s publication “Farms and Free Enterprise: A Blueprint… Read More
PoliticsNews
Lawmakers Seek Overhaul of Endangered Species Act to Ease Harm to Farmers, Ranchers
Lawmakers are leading an effort to do away with endangered species regulations that they say hurt farmers and ranchers without benefiting the targeted wildlife. Reps…. Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Senate Agriculture Appropriations Bill Would Expand Crony Handouts for Cotton Industry
What are Senate appropriators doing to address two new farm programs whose costs are spiraling out of control? They are increasing the costs even more…. Read More
