As Wisconsin’s planting season begins, farmers are faced with growing uncertainty due to cuts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and fluctuating tariffs on international trade. These changes ...

The outlook for producing jet fuel from U.S. corn ethanol, known as alcohol-to-jet (ATJ), is increasingly uncertain. The biofuels sector faces challenges as on-road ethanol demand drops with more ...

A new study highlights how rice malting could open new domestic markets for U.S. farmers. While malting is usually associated with barley, researchers found that rice, particularly from Arkansas, can ...

As the weather warms, gardening enthusiasts are invited to join the UW Family Gardening Day on Saturday, May 3, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. This free, family-friendly event will be ...

A new study highlights major risks ahead for U.S. corn growers and their insurers as climate change accelerates. Researchers project a 22 percent rise in insurance claims by 2030 and up to 29 percent ...

As egg prices soar across the country, many people are considering raising backyard chickens to save money. However, experts warn that it might not be as cost-effective as it seems.

The 2025 participants, representing diverse backgrounds within the state's beef industry, include Abigail George, Avery Bermel, Danielle Wafle, Dennis Breneman, Heidi Strey, Morgan Bobek, Paige ...

The Dairy Signal episodes are accredited through Dairy AdvanCE (DACE), allowing participants to earn continuing education units (CEUs) by watching live or recorded sessions.

Despite a small reduction in the number of milk cows, production levels remained strong. The average number of milk cows during March stood at 1.27 million head, unchanged from February 2025 but down ...

A recent study has confirmed that the spread of avian influenza (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cattle began with just one wild bird infection. This event, traced back to Texas in 2023, led to undetected ...