Articles by Sara Wyant

Senators propose new caps on crop insurance premium subsidies

04/03/14 1:48 AM By Sara Wyant

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 requests more funds for climate change, clean water

03/27/14 4:49 AM By Sara Wyant

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

Oklahoma AG sues federal government over 'Sue and Settle' tactics

03/19/14 9:22 PM By Sara Wyant

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 Spragueâ€™s Pipit, the Rabbitsfoot Mussel and the Arkansas Darter

Vilsack Outlines more resources to boost small, mid-sized farmers, ranchers

03/11/14 7:47 PM By Sara Wyant

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.

In search of more workable whole farm insurance options

03/10/14 3:21 PM By Sara Wyant

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2014 - Compared to the more popular options available to farmers and ranchers, â€œwhole farmâ€ insurance might be considered the Rodney Dangerfield of the industry. These plans, which aim to protect against

With new farm bill, patience will be a virtue

03/10/14 4:25 AM By Sara Wyant

Farmers and ranchers will have a multitude of decisions facing them this year - if they want to participate in programs offered in the new farm bill. However, experts involved in writing and implementing the â€œAgricultural Act of 2014â€ advised producers to take their time and learn as much as possib

Can we have TPP without TPA?

03/05/14 4:53 AM By Sara Wyant

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman seems convinced that Congress will eventually approve Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), commonly known as â€œfast track,â€ later this year - paving the way for lawmakers to provide an up or down vote on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and other trade agreeme

Last day to comment on USDAs options for coexistence

03/04/14 8:37 PM By Sara Wyant

How can USDA better foster communication and collaboration among those involved in diverse agricultural systems? Thatâ€™s the key question USDAâ€™s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) posed for public comment last year with an extended deadline that expires today.

Vilsack outlines farm bill timetable, biofuel trade promotion

02/28/14 4:48 PM By Sara Wyant

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said he has started to â€œset the tableâ€ for growers to make informed decisions about farm bill options for the 2015 crop year, and pledged to create additional opportunities for biofuel exports, in the keynote speech at the Commodity Classic in San Antonio.

USDA official expects no sugar program costs in 2014, TPP by year-end

02/24/14 8:08 PM By Sara Wyant

A top USDA official expects no sugar program costs in 2014 and completion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership by year end

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April 28, 2024

Dr. Frank Mitloehner, UC Davis

This week’s guest on Open Mic is Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a professor and air quality specialist at UC Davis who also leads the CLEAR Center, concentrating on research and communications. He has been helping the global community better understand the positive impact of livestock on marginal farmlands and opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of dairy digestors and feed additives. Mitloehner wants people to make informed decisions about the foods we eat, while reducing environmental impacts.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 3, 2024: Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., on farm bill, dairy operations, SAF

Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith sits on the Senate Agriculture Committee. She joins this week’s show to discuss the latest movement on the farm bill and what the next couple of months will look like. She also dives deeper into the latest Sustainable Aviation Fuel announcement that was made this week.

Then, Tara Smith with the Torrey Advisory Group and Brian Jennings with the American Coalition for Ethanol join this week’s show to further discuss farm bill politics and the continued improvements that are needed to be made to the recent SAF announcement.

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