Wisconsin's dairy industry continued its strong output in December 2024, with total milk production reaching 2.69 billion pounds, according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service ...

Brooke Rollins, the Agriculture Secretary nominee, testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee, discussing her background and priorities. Growing up in Glen Rose, Texas, she participated ...

Leonard Polzin, a Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist at UW-Madison Extension, will discuss Dairy Margin Coverage. As a voluntary risk management tool, DMC helps dairy producers safeguard ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently made significant appointments that will drive the administration focus on wildfire prevention and forest conservation. These appointments come ...

In a significant legislative move, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján and John Cornyn have reintroduced the ACEQUIA Act, a bipartisan effort to bolster drought protections for acequias—community-managed ...

At the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Convention, a workshop was held to discuss the forthcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This agreement is crucial for maintaining ...

Los Angeles wildfires are becoming increasingly severe due to the combined effects of drought, dry winds, and climate change, according to a Purdue University expert. These elements contribute to ...

This resistance, bred from johnsongrass discovered in Arkansas, is now part of ArkTam™, a new sorghum line. Researchers found that ArkTam™ was tolerant to most ACC-ase herbicides, which target fatty ...

Workshops run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lunch provided. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required at least seven days in advance. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3GSZtuJ or contact the ...

Visit farms and agritourism destinations: Observe successful farm businesses and gain firsthand experience. Inventory your skills: Consider your non-farming experience. Skills in marketing, logistics, ...

The study reveals that soybeans with natural resistance to SCNs activate a set of defense genes that robustly protect them from damage. In contrast, varieties lacking these genetic defenses are more ...

For the first time since 2013, North Carolina landowners can receive tax credits for donating property for conservation, thanks to the Farm Act 2024. However, new restrictions have conservationists ...