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U.S. Agriculture at a Crossroads: Food, Fuel, and the Future of Farming

Is U.S. agriculture in crisis — or simply evolving? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne sits down with agricultural strategist David Parker to unpack the headlines surrounding U.S. agriculture. From falling commodity prices and global trade tensions to biofuels, land use, and emerging technology, this conversation connects farm-level realities to consumer impact.

What We Cover

Why commodity crop farmers are under economic pressure

The impact of tariffs and global competition on U.S. agriculture

The realities behind the food vs. fuel biofuels debate

The debate around biofuels and…

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