Articles by Sara Wyant

Farmers around the world are adopting genetically engineered crops. See the full report.

Lawmakers in both chambers are pushing to complete new surface transportation bills before the President’s week recess

Major farm and commodity groups issued a joint statement on farm bill 2012. See more on their statement

A new survey indicates that American consumers overwhelmingly support national legislation requiring egg producers to switch to enriched cages – a move endorsed by the United Egg Producers (UEP) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 – Four West Coast congressman joined forces to introduce a bill, H.R. 3798, that would codify an agreement between the Humane Society of the U.S. and the United Egg Producers, but other livestock groups are pushing back hard.

President Barack Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union Address on Tuesday evening and he's likely to mention rural development and the importance of creating new jobs along rural main streets

The U.S. House of Representatives returns from its break on Tuesday to a political environment that’s largely unchanged from December.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told American Farm Bureau Federation members gathered here for their 93rd annual meeting that he is listening to their concerns about overegulation and is making tough choices to downsize his agency in leiu of tough fiscal challenges.

HONOLULU, Jan. 8 – While noting that our nation’s tight budget constraints will likely dictate how much of a role the government will play in providing a farm bill safety net for farmers and ranchers, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman had one primary request for delegate

Most of the national news media, political pundits, and lawmakers who are stumping for their favorite candidates are in the Hawkeye state for the Iowa caucuses.