Agricultural employers continue to face ongoing workforce challenges as labor shortages affect farms across many regions and production sectors. With limited domestic interest in agricultural jobs, ...

Food inflation remains a major concern for consumers and agricultural businesses, according to a recent agricultural market outlook. Rising food costs are causing many households to seek lower-priced ...

Wisconsin producers submitted applications covering nearly 17,000 acres, with accepted land enrolled through the General, Grassland, and Continuous CRP initiatives. These programs promote healthier ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has officially certified the results of the 2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. The ...

The U.S. dairy industry is actively supporting efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as discussions over the trade deal continue. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) ...

Dairy producers across the United States are being provided with new tools and information to help address the growing threat of New World screwworm. Industry organizations are working to ensure ...

By Brad Olson, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President This past weekend, Wisconsinites across the state celebrated America’s 250th birthday with food, fireworks and family.

A federal proposal to permit year-round sales of E15 gasoline is gaining attention throughout the agricultural industry. The measure would allow broader use of a fuel blend containing up to 15% ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the launch of the Fertilizer Investment and Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program, a new funding initiative designed to expand ...

As the growing season advances, deciding whether to apply fungicides remains one of the most challenging management choices for Midwest farmers. According to Damon L. Smith, Extension Field Crops ...

Research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the USDA Economic Research Service is offering a clearer understanding of why rural populations continue to face greater health challenges ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting applications for the 2027 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program. Applications will remain open ...