Caroline Noble

While small-scale organic farmers have had notable success with the practice, widespread adoption faces significant hurdles.

Can No-Till Farming Go Big?

The highest median income for U.S. farmers in the last decade was a meager $296.

Most Farmers Need Second Jobs to Survive

There are only a handful of fertilizer companies for American farmers to buy from. The USDA is trying to change that.

Record Prices Give Rise to Consolidation Concerns in the Fertilizer Industry

Banned in Europe, this class of honeybee-harming pesticides is facing a possible ban in New York. Some researchers see a downside.

Some States Are Moving to Ban Neonic Pesticides. Is This the Best Way to Support Pollinators — and Farmers?

As the Great Salt Lake shrivels amid a historic drought, fish farmers around the globe face an impending baby food shortage of their own.

One of the World’s Strangest — and Most Critical — Fisheries Is in Serious Danger

Oregon, Washington, and California are phasing in overtime pay for farmworkers. In response, some employers are simply cutting hours and hiring more workers.

West Coast Farm Owners Are Adapting to New Overtime Laws

A case study on the integration of animal farming and conservation may hold lessons for American farmers and policymakers.

British “Rewilding” Effort Merges Husbandry, Carbon Sequestration, and Conservation

Analysts say proactive responses by farmers may bring costs down.

Climate Change Likely Driving Crop Insurance Costs Up

For some farmers, combining solar power and agriculture can strengthen both.

Agrivoltaics are Gaining Ground on Agricultural Land

The Ethiopian fine grain is succeeding in Nevada’s high desert.

Teff Gains Ground as a Dual-Income Crop

With inflation hitting record highs, farmers are needing to adapt their business practices to stay profitable.

Farmers Look to Weather Record Inflation as Input Costs Soar

A USDA partnership with the Port struggles to help American farmers export products.

Ag Exports Bottlenecked at Oakland Port Despite USDA Efforts

Essential inputs, including compost and peat moss, have become rarer since the pandemic.

Mushroom Farmers Across America Face Extraordinary Supply Shortages

“The cattle are ready but the lockers are full.”

Diversifying Meat Markets After The Pandemic

Stone fruit producers face increased protection costs due to climate change.

How Northwest Farmers Dealt With Record Heatwave

A raw milk logistics operation helps keep small farms afloat.

Fighting Farm Consolidation in Amish Country

Producers ditch certification despite rising organic sales to maintain more sustainable practices.

When Organic Farming Doesn’t Pay Off

The Ukraine-driven spike in wheat prices comes on the heels of major supply chain disruptions.

Drought and COVID-19: Factors Beyond Ukraine Invasion Driving Wheat Price Spike

American producers will see short-term gains, but face long-term uncertainty.

Grain, Fuel, and Fertilizer: How the Invasion of Ukraine is Affecting American Farmers

Jisang Yu, PhD

Brittney Goodrich, PhD

A natural experiment allows us to compare the participation rates of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance product. We find that the two offerings are competing with each other.