Articles by Sara Wyant

Three Republican presidential hopefuls tried to woo Iowa caucus goers and burnish their conservative credentials at the Iowa State Fair today, with mixed results

Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner (CFTC) Mark Wetjen announced his resignation today, saying he plans to step down August 28, 2015.

Following a House Agriculture Committee hearing last week on this subject, lawmakers want more assistance for impacted poultry growers who are still suffering from the loss of more than 48 million birds

The Obama Administration is moving forward with a plan to dramatically change the way electricity is produced in this country by limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

Christie says he started to educate himself on agricultural issues by talking to Àmy good friend Terry Branstad because few people know more than Iowa longest serving governor about agricultural policies.

Building on provisions contained in the 2014 farm bill, USDA plans to expand crop insurance options for fruit and nut producers next year. Both the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion will cover fresh fruits and vegetab

Indiana farmer Don Villwock announces candidacy for American Farm Bureau president.

What happens when farmers and ranchers start using social media and new communication strategies to tell their respective sides of the food production story? New Friends of the Earth report suggests farmers are acting as shills for corporations like Monsanto and DuPont

Vilsack: Great momentum to conclude the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Monsanto, Syngenta continue exchange words over take over