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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is currently accepting nominations for a seat on the Farm to School Advisory Council.
Switchgrass could soon power airplanes, thanks to new studies showing its promise for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Researchers at the University of Illinois tested modern switchgrass cultivars ...
A recent study has confirmed that the spread of avian influenza (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cattle began with just one wild bird infection. This event, traced back to Texas in 2023, led to undetected ...
“Fundamentally, the Wisconsin Soybean Yield Contest allows growers to showcase the practices that they’re applying on their farm that maximize yield and profitability,” said WSA Director Shawn Conley, ...
Farmers in the United States are experiencing growing concern over trade uncertainty in 2025. From weather to crop yields to rising costs, farming already involves many risks. Now, unpredictable trade ...
The 2025 participants, representing diverse backgrounds within the state's beef industry, include Abigail George, Avery Bermel, Danielle Wafle, Dennis Breneman, Heidi Strey, Morgan Bobek, Paige ...
In a major effort to support disaster-hit areas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has committed $340.6 million to help rebuild rural America. This fund targets the recovery of farms, homes, ...
In the crop market, corn holds price potential due to low global stocks, while soybeans face bearish trends due to strong Brazilian yields and lower US exports. Trade tensions and tariffs are also ...
A recent analysis from Clean Wisconsin shows that large-scale solar farms built on traditional farmland can greatly improve local environmental and public health conditions. These farms replace ...
The Dairy Signal episodes are accredited through Dairy AdvanCE (DACE), allowing participants to earn continuing education units (CEUs) by watching live or recorded sessions.
The MF 8S Dyna E-Power from Massey Ferguson has made history as the first tractor to complete the Morocco Desert Challenge, finishing 75th overall and 4th among trucks. This rare feat highlights the ...
Wisconsin farmers saw limited time in the fields last week, with just 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork reported for the week ending April 20, 2025, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural ...