Articles by Sara Wyant

U.S. corn exports to China have been dominating many trade headlines in recent weeks. However, as strong headwinds dampened sales, Chinese buyers are increasingly turning their focus to U.S. grain sorghum.

Legislation that would allow siting wind and solar energy projects on small portions of plots designated as preserved farmland moved through the Maryland House of Delegates this week and is now headed to the state Senate, where the chances for passage appear to be good.

Updated budget projections released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) suggest that some of the new farm bill programs may save even more than first expected when the legislation, formally known as the Agricultural Act of 2014, was signed into law.

Compared to the more popular options available to farmers and ranchers, “whole farm” insurance might be considered the Rodney Dangerfield of the industry. These plans, which aim to protect against low farm income based on historical Internal Revenue Service filings of Form 1040 (Schedule F), haven’

a new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that global emissions grew more quickly between 2000 and 2010 than in each of the three previous decades and if nothing is done to address this threat around the globe, temperatures will continue to rise.

senators Jean Shaheen and Tom Coburn proposed new limits on crop insurance premium subsidies, just two months after Shaheen voted for the farm bill which included the same crop insurance subsidies.

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy requested more funds to address climate change and clean water act violations in an appearance before the senate environment and public works committee

The Lesser Prairie Chicken will be the subject of yet another lawsuit, but this potential endangered species candidate is in good company, along with the Sprague’s Pipit, the Rabbitsfoot Mussel and the Arkansas Darter

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a series of initiatives that include more local and regional market information, new learning guides, improved access to capital, more cost-effective risk management and other tools.

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2014 - Compared to the more popular options available to farmers and ranchers, “whole farm” insurance might be considered the Rodney Dangerfield of the industry. These plans, which aim to protect against