Environmentally, beef ranching helps conserve land. Ranchers use rotational grazing and wetland management to preserve grasslands and protect biodiversity. Compost from cattle waste enriches soil, and ...

The USDA’s Special Investigations Unit, along with the Department of Homeland Security, joined forces in Los Angeles to target EBT card fraud. Criminals are stealing funds using card skimmers and ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the immediate cancellation of the $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, originally established under the Former ...

Wisconsin held its position as the top cheese-producing state in the U.S. for 2024, contributing 25% of the nation's total cheese output. The state produced a remarkable 1.02 billion pounds of ...

Wisconsin's meat industry is experiencing significant growth fueled by recent state investments, mirroring the springtime planting efforts of farmers. Programs championed by Governor Evers have ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a new draft strategy to help protect endangered species while still supporting the agricultural use of insecticides. The plan is part of a ...

Wisconsin farmers faced another week of rain, limiting fieldwork opportunities for the week ending April 27, 2025. The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that only 3.3 days were ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation has opened nominations for the 2026 Farm Dog of the Year contest. Now in its eighth year, this contest honours farm dogs that provide loyal support to farmers and ...

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Corn is a major part of daily life, from food to fuel. As demand grows and climate challenges increase, scientists are working to improve maize through bioengineering. However, maize has long posed ...

Florida’s tomato industry is entering a major shift as the U.S. Department of Commerce ends the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico. This long-standing trade deal, aimed at regulating tomato ...

In the first 100 days of the new administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has made significant changes to the USDA, putting American farmers first. Rollins ended many Diversity, ...