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. 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers at Kansas State University have discovered a critical link between common milking practices and the spread of bovine H5N1 influenza in dairy cattle. The findings, spearheaded by Juergen ...

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, ...

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 ...

ASD, an ecological alternative to chemical fumigation, involves incorporating organic matter into the soil, followed by irrigation and sealing with plastic to create anaerobic conditions. This method ...