US Agriculture

US Farmers Sow Seeds of Skepticism: Bailouts Not a Long-Term Harvest for Agricultural Woes

Washington D.C., October 10, 2025 – Across the heartland, a growing chorus of American farmers, particularly in pivotal agricultural states like Illinois, is voicing profound skepticism that government bailouts offer a sustainable solution to the persistent market and trade issues plaguing the agricultural sector. While acknowledging the immediate relief provided

US Agriculture

America's Agricultural Crossroads: Structural Flaws Exposed as China's Soybean Demand Shifts and Trade Aid Continues

The American agricultural system finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with the long-term ramifications of diminished demand from its historically largest soybean buyer, China. As of October 2025, U.S. soybean farmers face significant financial strain, plummeting prices, and an unprecedented glut of unsold crops, largely a consequence of