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 ...

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 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 ...

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has urged Mexico to cooperate immediately to help stop the spread of the New World Screwworm, a dangerous pest threatening U.S. agriculture.

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 ...

Wisconsin’s dairy industry showed a modest increase in milk production for March 2025, according to the latest Milk Production report released by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Switchgrass could soon power airplanes, thanks to new studies showing its promise for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Researchers at the University of Illinois tested modern switchgrass cultivars ...