A national survey conducted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Farmers Market Coalition confirms the continued popularity and value of farmers markets in the United States. The findings ...

Busch Light is bringing back its Farming Cans nationwide this July, helping promote American agriculture and raise support for farm families. With each case of Farming Cans sold from July 1 to 31, ...

In response to the continued spread of New World Screwworm (NWS), Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the closure of all U.S. southern border ports to livestock trade. The closure ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $16 billion in disaster assistance for agricultural producers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The support ...

Wisconsin soybean growers in three districts have until August 15, 2025, to vote in the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election for three open seats. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade ...

The 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget, signed by Governor Tony Evers on July 3, brings both progress and setbacks for family farmers across the state. As a result of bipartisan negotiation, the budget ...

Summer brings more than heat for pig farmers—it brings losses. Each pig may lose 6 to 12 pounds due to heat stress. In total, the U.S. pork industry loses up to $450 million annually during this ...

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 seven-part USDA plan tackles concerns such as land acquisitions near U.S. military bases, agricultural espionage, and biosecurity risks. It was prompted by growing foreign investments in U.S.

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 ...

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 ...