The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the 2025 marketing assistance loan rate for upland cotton at 52.00 cents per pound. This rate supports farmers with interim financing, enabling ...

The US maintains that Mexico’s actions hinder free trade, arguing that GM corn imports support a $5 billion market. Mexico offered to conduct a joint risk assessment with the US, but the offer was ...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is actively monitoring the H5N1 avian influenza virus, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach between heightened vigilance and maintaining routine ...

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is excited to welcome Sylvanus Gaku as the new Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialist.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced new loan interest rates effective from January 1, 2025, designed to provide agricultural producers with essential capital for various farming ...

Wildfires are taking a toll on the mental and physical health of farmers and ranchers, emphasizing the urgent need for better support systems.

Reappointed members are Heidi Cooper (Massachusetts), Nate Schlief (North Dakota), and Lynn Leahy (Wisconsin). The P&E Committee works to connect farmers with consumers, bridging the gap between the ...

Among the participants, Grain Weevil stood out and clinched the Startup Showcase Winner title along with a $5000 prize, thanks to its innovative robot enhancing safety and efficiency in grain bin ...

The initiative, called the Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) program, is funded through USDA's Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) and the National Institute of Food ...

For 2024, H-2A wages in Georgia are rising from $14.68 to $16.08 per hour, a 9.5% increase compared to the national civilian wage growth of 3.9%.

The U.S. agricultural economy is facing significant challenges as it enters 2025. A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City indicates weakened farm income and loan repayment rates during ...

In November 2024, Wisconsin farmers saw a slight increase in the price of corn, which averaged $3.90 per bushel. This marked a 2-cent rise from October, although it was 50 cents lower than the price ...