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 ...
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% ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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.
Wisconsin farmers had an average of 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 5, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Above-average temperatures ...
As solar energy continues to expand across the United States, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are studying ways to generate renewable electricity while preserving productive ...
Farmland owners have several leasing options when working with farm operators. A recent Indiana case study compared crop share, fixed cash rent, and flexible cash lease agreements to evaluate how each ...
Founded in 1876, the research plots have provided continuous information on crop production and soil management for 150 years. The long-running field studies offer valuable insights into agricultural ...