International Ag Review

Ag Technology

Right to Repair – Freedom Vs Ability

We live in a cross over age. What was once all about hardware, is now becoming all about software.

Companies like John Deere, Apple, Toyota, and Samsung (among others) have designed products in such a way that only approved technicians can repair them. This might not sound like such a big deal with things like cell phones or TVs, which are relatively low cost.  However, what about a tractor that can cost as much as a new home?

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Farming & Ag News

Needing A New NAFTA

In this piece I discuss trade wars as they relate to our NAFTA allies, and eventually discuss the real trade enemy – China. Perhaps we are not focusing in the right direction with some of these trade actions. 

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Cattle & Dairy

It’s Time to Reinstate COOL

It’s time to reinstate COOL By; Victor Martino Contributing Editor R-CALF USA, the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the U.S., is calling on President

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Chinese Ag – A Sleeping Dragon?

For many decades Chinese agriculture has struggled to meet a growing and demanding population. The Chinese agricultural scene has been laced with problems. However, with new improvements in technology and farming culture, the Chinese seem to be an ever growing and capable agricultural powerhouse. How will this affect the US or the rest of the world? And how have the Chinese been growing into larger players on the Ag scene?

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