The USDA is helping new farmers and ranchers grow their operations by offering loan programs through its Farm Service Agency (FSA). These loans are vital for those unable to obtain credit through ...

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 ...

In the past, deep tillage damaged soil health. Over time, farmers shifted to no-till systems, which now make up about 33% of U.S. farms. Between 2018 and 2021, 77% of eastern South Dakota farmers ...

To fix this, the USDA introduced a new initiative—Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP). This plan will use existing funds and focus on helping farmers directly instead of funding long paperwork ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting public comments until April 28, 2025, on a proposed special pesticide registration for Stinger and Stinger ...

The USDA invites farmers and ranchers to a free virtual webinar on April 22, 2025, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EDT. The session aims to educate beginning farmers about the wide variety of federal resources ...

In a step toward stronger emergency preparedness, HealthTrackRx has developed a fast-response PCR test for Avian Influenza A (H5N1), also known as bird flu. This project was done in partnership with ...

The 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll was not only a celebration of spring but also of the agricultural sector’s success in overcoming recent challenges. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is seeking public comments until April 27, 2025, regarding a proposed special pesticide registration for Vapam HL soil ...

The MF 8S Dyna E-Power from Massey Ferguson has made history as the first tractor to complete the Morocco Desert Challenge, finishing 75th overall and 4th among trucks. This rare feat highlights the ...

Wisconsin farmers saw limited time in the fields last week, with just 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork reported for the week ending April 20, 2025, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural ...

“Everyone is busy, especially during the spring season,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Brad Olson. “It’s easy to get impatient, but we all share the road and the goal of making it home safe to ...