A new federal plan from the USDA is taking steps to treat agriculture as a key part of national security. The initiative includes seven major areas of focus designed to protect farmland, secure the ...

The USDA has launched the National Farm Security Action Plan, a new program focused on defending U.S. farmland from foreign interference while protecting national security. The initiative links ...

American Farmland Trust (AFT) has awarded $896,600 in grant funding to 38 farmers and ranchers across Virginia to support soil health and farm vitality. The funding comes through two new grants under ...

The dairy sector in Vermont heavily depends on migrant labor. With over 90% of farms employing immigrant workers, the industry supports more than $5.4 billion in annual economic output. Vermont ...

Eligible cranberry growers will have the opportunity to vote for board representatives between July 10 and August 15, 2025. The certified nominees are Amber Bristow of Warrens, Jon Duckart of ...

Join for a fun-filled weekend as we celebrate seven fantastic years of connecting visitors of all ages to Wisconsin agriculture! From Thursday, July 24 to Saturday, July 26, enjoy a variety of ...

For the week ending July 6, 2025, Wisconsin experienced 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Portions of the state received heavy rainfall ...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts a modest decline in potato acreage for the 2025 season. Total planted area is expected to reach 912,000 acres, down from 930,000 acres in ...

Wolves can directly attack livestock, particularly young calves. A loss of just 2% of calves can reduce a 367-head ranch's income by 4%, or $5,195. If losses rise to 14%, that number jumps to over $42 ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allowed E15, a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol, to be sold nationwide during summer. This move, meant to support renewable energy and lower emissions, is ...

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is alerting consumers about a wave of email scams pretending to be from popular subscription platforms like Netflix and Hulu. These ...

Blackhawk Technical College’s Agribusiness, Science & Technology program was recently honored as the Outstanding Post-Secondary Agricultural Program by the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural ...