The sobering reality is that many farmers are hurting. Talk to any farmer who grows row crops, and he or she will tell you they’re struggling with the lowest prices in almost 20 years.

Even though the White House remains up while farmers are decidedly down, some farm groups are starting to recognize that down isn’t up anymore.

This week is National Farm Safety and Health Week, but let’s be honest — every week should be.

It takes a lot to shake a farmer or rancher. The definition of their worst day is oftentimes the type of day that would bring anyone to their knees and maybe even keep them down.

Sending the nation’s dwindling number of farmers ever-bigger federal checks isn’t a solution. It is, in fact, an admission of failure.

Anyone who’s worked the land or run a small-town business knows luck might play a role, but it never works alone.

Foreign imports are gutting U.S. ranching. The American Beef Labeling Act would finally let shoppers choose American beef.

From driving the tractor to cleaning the barns, and from keeping the books to checking the fences, everyone on the farm has an important role to play.

It’s time for Congress to act now to make critical biofuels available year-round.