In recent years, farmers in the Midwest have transformed millions of acres of prairie grass to rows of corn. High crop prices are a big motivation, but some also believe crop ...
Across the Midwest, states are promoting the wine industry as a way to boost tourism and economic development in rural areas. But as vineyards move in next door to ...
Most of the corn and soybeans grown in the U.S. are genetically modified. But not wheat. That’s why it was so surprising when Roundup-resistant wheat was discovered in an ...
7 million Americans are enrolled in the SNAP program, or food stamps, **(including one out of every 10 Nebraskans.) SNAP is the biggest spending item in the farm bill. And ...
In a case argued this month (Feb. 19) before the U.S. Supreme Court, Indiana farmer Vernon Bowman (BOH-muhn) is challenging the reach of Monsanto’s patent rights on Roundup ...
Farm groups are demanding a new farm bill from Congress. The current law expires at the end of September. But an issue that goes beyond the farm is taking over the debate. ...
Half of the airborne mercury pollution in the US comes from coal-fired power plants. After years of study and debate, the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to ...
Companies like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Heinz ketchup have determined that plastic made from plants — not oil — makes sense both for the environment and for business. The ...