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In this opinion piece, Missouri farmer Blake Hurst examines the results of agriculture polls and what it means for farmers' connections to the world of politics to the SNAP program, and passing the farm bill. 

In this opinion piece, Jon Doggett, former CEO of the National Corn Growers Association, highlights the value of crop insurance programs and the need to update policies to continue farmers' success and sustainability.  

In this opinion piece, Jeff Nunley, Executive Director of South Texas Cotton & Grain Association, highlights the important role that a relatively small portion of U.S. farmers play in feeding the masses. 

In this opinion piece, Stan Born, chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Board of Directors, highlights the benefits of trade with China from a farmer's perspective. 

In this opinion piece, Gevo's Vice President of Government Relations Lindsay Fitzgerald advocates for measuring carbon intensity across all transportation fuel types in order to cut down on greenhouse gases, from the ground to the vehicle.

In this opinion piece, former Senator Pat Roberts unveils how foreign adversaries are now abusing the American courts to fund litigation against productive American companies, the threat this presents to American farmers, and the ways that greater transparency in our courts would bring some much-needed sunlight.

In this opinion piece, Missouri farmer Blake Hurst looks at the impact of national security exemptions on trade agreements.  

In this opinion piece, Cooper Little reflects on a previous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, while unveiling railroad staffing shortages and its consequences on the supply chain and transportation industry. 

In this opinion piece, Brian Crawford highlights the importance of agriculture to the US beer industry and calls on Congress to swiftly pass a new Farm Bill in the new year.

In this opinion piece, Kevin Lucke, President of Chevron Renewable Energy Group, embraces the future of Iowa's agriculture community while reflecting on 2023's harvest season through farmers' continued efforts, trusted relationships, and renewable energy innovations.