Agriculture

Return of wheat rust on the horizon
An old nemesis is threatening wheat crops around the world. Wheat stem rust epidemics have been controlled for decades, but a new outbreak in Africa has scientists in the Midwest working overtime to breed new resistant wheat plants.
Ethanol:  the next generation
The recently passed farm bill offers incentives for those who produce what's likely to be the next generation of ethanol.
Ethanol producers defend their value
Ethanol leaders say their industry is under attack and two unlikely groups have joined forces to orchestrate the battle. Oil companies and the grocery association blames ethanol for high food and fuel prices.
House quickly overrides farm bill veto
President Bush vetoed the $300 billion farm bill on Wednesday, and in short order the House voted to overturn the veto.
Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush
Congress has sent the White House an election-year farm bill that includes a boost in farm subsidies and more money for food stamps amid rising grocery prices.
House passes election-year farm bill
The 318-106 vote for the five-year bill came despite President Bush's promised veto. He says the measure is too expensive and gives too much money to wealthy farmers.