Over the last two seasons, however, wheat acreage has experienced an uptick, largely influenced by high wheat prices observed in the fall of 2022. This encouraged many farmers to allocate more land to ...

The U.S. maritime labor scene saw a significant development as a three-day strike by 45,000 longshoremen at key East and Gulf coast ports concluded with a tentative agreement. This strike, marking the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $11.04 million in grants to invigorate the American dairy industry. Announced at the World Dairy Expo by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, ...

The USDA has reported a notable slowdown in bird flu detections among dairy cattle, suggesting that the outbreaks may be under control. Despite California's recent confirmation of bird flu in 12 dairy ...

Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast, the USDA has swiftly mobilized to support impacted farmers, foresters, and communities. This comprehensive effort includes deploying ...

Jacob Harbaugh, a dedicated dairy enthusiast from Shawano County, Wisconsin, has been recognized as the 20th recipient of the prestigious Merle Howard Award at the World Dairy Expo. This award ...

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has announced an additional $3.45 million in funding for Wisconsin’s dairy sector through her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII), a program she established ...

Dr. Cordonnier predicts that grain markets will remain stable until a significant weather event occurs in South America. He notes that global weather issues, including drought in Russia and Ukraine, ...

A recent report titled "Kings Over the Necessaries of Life" has revealed alarming trends in the agribusiness sector, highlighting how decades of mergers and consolidations have led to a significant ...

The final week of September 2024 proved highly productive for Wisconsin farmers, with the USDA reporting 6.2 optimal days for fieldwork. This period saw minimal precipitation and warmer-than-usual ...

The Administration has announced a significant investment aimed at supporting rural communities by lowering energy costs and creating jobs. Through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), the U.S ...

Regarding climate policies, Harris is pushing for the U.S. to lead in climate-smart agriculture with a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Trump counters by advocating for deregulation and a ...