Farming Politics, the Screwworm, and Excellence

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with political news taking over agricultural news as politics make up a lot of what is affecting American family farmers. For instance, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal dispute that could reshape how agricultural companies handle labeling and liability.

In other farming and ag news, the price of fertilizer is going up, the latest update of the New World Screwworm, an the search for a National animal disease response plan. A comprehensive plan will call for stronger Federal coordination to combat growing animal health threats that are coming into our country from other countries.

Lastly, Doug opines a new book titled The Way of Excellence, written by Brad Stulberg. The book redefines excellence as a consistent, value-aligned, and long-term process. It focuses on sustainable, "grounded" growth—showing up daily, managing energy over time, and finding deep satisfaction in the process rather than external validation. The principles in book are deeply aligned with farming, treating the profession as a marathon rather than a sprint.

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