New Farm

Federal law offers cash for organic conversion The new farm bill could help feed America's appetite for organic food by enticing more farmers to switch from conventional agriculture.

Barns collapsing from disrepair reveal that the social and agricultural landscape of Iowa has changed drastically over the past half century.

A new study suggests that soil nutrient profile may have a major impact on changes in plant population, particularly the encroachment of invasive species.

Some companies request the ability to test all their cows, while others hope to avoid too many expensive tests.

After weighing her options, a self-described “be-local girl” settles on Norway as her best option for obtaining an advanced degree in agroecology.

As the demographics of the heartland change – populations decline and dairy farms expand – farmers who increasingly rely on a migrant Mexican labor force feel the culture shock endemic to Texas and California decades ago.

Bundles of challenges make this intern conclude farming takes lots more than she wants to bargain for.

As the demographics of the heartland change – populations decline and dairy farms expand – farmers who increasingly rely on a migrant Mexican labor force feel the culture shock endemic to Texas and California decades ago.

This report finds organic farms tended toward better returns on assets and better liquidity than their conventional neighbors, although conventional farms reported higher average incomes.

Heirloom tomato grower and expert Tim Mountz speculates on the growing national passion for food and interest in food politics.