Over the last two seasons, however, wheat acreage has experienced an uptick, largely influenced by high wheat prices observed in the fall of 2022. This encouraged many farmers to allocate more land to ...

Jacob Harbaugh, a dedicated dairy enthusiast from Shawano County, Wisconsin, has been recognized as the 20th recipient of the prestigious Merle Howard Award at the World Dairy Expo. This award ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $11.04 million in grants to invigorate the American dairy industry. Announced at the World Dairy Expo by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, ...

Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast, the USDA has swiftly mobilized to support impacted farmers, foresters, and communities. This comprehensive effort includes deploying ...

The U.S. maritime labor scene saw a significant development as a three-day strike by 45,000 longshoremen at key East and Gulf coast ports concluded with a tentative agreement. This strike, marking the ...

The USDA has reported a notable slowdown in bird flu detections among dairy cattle, suggesting that the outbreaks may be under control. Despite California's recent confirmation of bird flu in 12 dairy ...

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has announced an additional $3.45 million in funding for Wisconsin’s dairy sector through her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII), a program she established ...

As the U.S. harvest season progresses, farmers in Brazil and Argentina are starting their spring planting amid dry weather concerns. Dr. Michael Cordonnier from Soybean and Corn Advisor highlights ...

Researchers at Kansas State University have discovered a critical link between common milking practices and the spread of bovine H5N1 influenza in dairy cattle. The findings, spearheaded by Juergen ...

The final week of September 2024 proved highly productive for Wisconsin farmers, with the USDA reporting 6.2 optimal days for fieldwork. This period saw minimal precipitation and warmer-than-usual ...

The Administration has announced a significant investment aimed at supporting rural communities by lowering energy costs and creating jobs. Through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), the U.S ...