Opinion
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Op-Ed: Working in a farm successor as part of a retirement plan
Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that’s around 75%, and about half expect nonfamily members to take over. A gradual shift of responsibilities and ownership, plus an extended mentoring period, can help ensure the continued success of the farm business.
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Op-Ed: China Knows America’s Critical Weakness
President Trump’s visit to China began with a grave warning. Chinese President Xi Jinping told the U.S. delegation that a mishandling of policy with Taiwan could lead to “clashes and even conflicts” with the United States. In diplomatic parlance, it was an unmistakable shot across the bow.
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Op-Ed: VA Approves $596 Million in Facilities Upgrades
On May 11, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved $596 million in VA infrastructure improvements in the second (2nd) quarter of fiscal year 2026. This was part of a record $4.8 billion dollars in non-recurring maintenance (NRM) funds VA will deploy this year.
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Op-Ed: New VA Home Loan Affordability Act for Veterans
On April 27, 2026, Representative Derrick Van Orden, a member of the House Armed Forces Committee, introduced H.R. 8532, the VA Home Loan Affordability Act, which would cap lender closing costs at 1.5% of the loan amount.
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Op-Ed: Agrivoltaics is growing interest across the U.S.
Across the country, farmers, landowners, and rural communities are taking a closer look at how solar development can work alongside agriculture instead of competing with it.
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Op-Ed: Celebrating Nurses Week by Building a Future Where Nurses Stay and Thrive
It’s 7 a.m., a newly licensed nurse walks onto a hospital floor for their third week on the job. They have the knowledge, the credentials and the drive to care for their patients, but also a quiet, growing uncertainty: am I truly ready for this?
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Op-Ed: TRICARE Transition Plagues Disabled Veterans
On May 6, 2026, NBC News revealed a news story concerning TRICARE, which has negatively impacted many disabled veterans. TRICARE is the military’s Healthcare Program, which covers active duty servicemembers, retirees, and their families.
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Op-Ed: Veterans’ Drug Costs Lowered with H.R. 8667
The Maximizing Individual Savings for Servicemembers in Obtaining Negotiated Rx Act (the MISSION Rx Act) was introduced on May 7, 2026, by two (2) retired Army Veterans. They are: Congressmen Eugene Vindman and Pat Ryan, who serve on the House Armed Services Committee.
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Op-Ed: House passes Farm, Food, and National Security Act
On April 30, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, moving the nation and rural communities one step closer to a new farm bill.
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Op-Ed: VA Closures May Impact 46,000 Disabled Veterans
On April 29, 2026, during a Senate Committee Hearing, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins announced the VA was closing two (2) Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).
