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 ...

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 ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is currently accepting nominations for a seat on the Farm to School Advisory Council.

“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, ...

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 landmark move, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has pledged to eliminate seven artificial food dyes from dairy products sold in U.S. schools by the 2026–2027 academic year. This ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is seeking public input until April 29, 2025, on a proposed special pesticide registration for Lorox DF herbicide to ...

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 ...

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, ...

The USDA’s latest cattle report shows declining cattle feedlot numbers, with 11.6 million head on feed as of April 1, down 1.6% from last year. This drop continues a trend seen since November 2024, ...

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 ...

Despite a small reduction in the number of milk cows, production levels remained strong. The average number of milk cows during March stood at 1.27 million head, unchanged from February 2025 but down ...