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The $42 Billion Rural Broadband Promise Just Went "Operational"

May 13, 2026

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8 min read

The $42 Billion Rural Broadband Promise Just Went "Operational"

Five years after Congress approved the money, the program is operational, but the cable still isn't in the ground.

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Washington Finally Gave Farmers a Farm Bill

May 6, 2026

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22 min read

Washington Finally Gave Farmers a Farm Bill

The House passed the 2026 Farm Bill - now the Senate has to finish the job.

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Born Without Arms. Built Championship NASCAR Cars.

Apr 29, 2026

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21 min read

Born Without Arms. Built Championship NASCAR Cars.

Richie Parker's story starts with his parents refusing to lower the bar.

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The Tariff Hit Right in the Middle of Planting Season

Apr 22, 2026

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22 min read

The Tariff Hit Right in the Middle of Planting Season

Plus: cattle guys are having the best year in memory while row crop farmers watch margin disappear.

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The USDA Wants to Cut 2,000 Farm Jobs. Here’s What That Means.

Apr 15, 2026

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1 min read

The USDA Wants to Cut 2,000 Farm Jobs. Here’s What That Means.

Fertilizer up 15%, FSA staffing cut 26%, and crude oil just dropped $18 a barrel. It's been a week to say the least.

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The Farm Aid Is Flowing. It's Just Not Going to Farmers

Apr 8, 2026

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1 min read

The Farm Aid Is Flowing. It's Just Not Going to Farmers

An economist just explained why your government farm check ends up in your landlord's pocket. Plus oil hits $111 and what it means before fall.

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Five Weeks In. Grain Farmers Are Still Doing the Math.

Apr 1, 2026

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1 min read

Five Weeks In. Grain Farmers Are Still Doing the Math.

Fertilizer up 15%, China gone quiet on beans, and planting season isn't waiting on Washington.

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