Cover crops, no-till planting, and stream restoration are among the practices that have shown promise in promoting sustainability. These efforts not only help in conserving the environment but also ...

For decades, Canada has maintained strict controls on dairy imports to support its supply management system. Under NAFTA, dairy was largely off-limits. The USMCA opened limited access, granting U.S.

The national average price for large Grade A eggs reached $4.95 per dozen in January 2025, according to USDA reports. By March, prices had risen further, with a daily national average of $8.15 per ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has awarded grants to nine projects under the 2025 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). These grants ...

A group of U.S. Senators, including Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, and Richard Blumenthal, have urged USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to ensure that the $21 billion in federal disaster aid reaches small ...

A pesticide applicator certification training session will take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Thorp Fire Hall, located at 101 N Wilson St, Thorp, WI 54771. This in ...

The upcoming federal budget deadline March 14 is causing concern among farmers and ranchers, with the potential government shutdown threatening crucial agricultural support systems. If Congress fails ...

NPPC board officers, including President Lori Stevermer, President-elect Duane Stateler, and Vice President Rob Brenneman, engaged in crucial discussions with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins ...

Developing a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) for the upcoming year helps determine the best times and locations for manure application. A well-structured NMP can reduce fertilizer costs, boost ...

BeSure!, an annual campaign by the Growing Matters coalition, returns for the 2025 planting season to encourage farmers to use pesticides responsibly. Since 2019, BeSure! has educated growers on best ...

Farmers and ranchers now have advanced water management support thanks to NASA and USGS. The FARMS tool, developed under the OpenET initiative, uses satellite-based evapotranspiration (ET) data to ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed new H5N1 cases in commercial poultry farms in Indiana, Ohio, and New York. Backyard poultry flocks in Oregon, Illinois, and Michigan have also ...