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 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, ...

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 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 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 ...

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 ...

The USDA is helping new farmers and ranchers grow their operations by offering loan programs through its Farm Service Agency (FSA). These loans are vital for those unable to obtain credit through ...

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 ...

More than 650 U.S. farm advisors participated in a 2024 survey led by CTIC, SARE, and ASTA to understand how they influence cover crop use. It marks the first advisor-focused report since the survey’s ...

In the past, deep tillage damaged soil health. Over time, farmers shifted to no-till systems, which now make up about 33% of U.S. farms. Between 2018 and 2021, 77% of eastern South Dakota farmers ...

To fix this, the USDA introduced a new initiative—Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP). This plan will use existing funds and focus on helping farmers directly instead of funding long paperwork ...

The USDA invites farmers and ranchers to a free virtual webinar on April 22, 2025, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EDT. The session aims to educate beginning farmers about the wide variety of federal resources ...