Articles by Sara Wyant

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

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 “Agricultural Act of 2014” advised producers to take their time and learn as much as possib

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman seems convinced that Congress will eventually approve Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), commonly known as “fast track,” 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

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