Judge Stephen Vaden has officially been confirmed by the Senate to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. This appointment is seen as a significant addition to the leadership at the United ...

Though rare, human cases of H5N1 have been reported following contact with infected animals. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) advises workers to use personal protective equipment (PPE ...

Researchers at the University of Florida have created a digital twin of a strawberry field to support year-round agricultural innovation. This virtual replica simulates every leaf, row, and berry, ...

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) has granted four faculty research fellowships aimed at expanding dairy-focused research through ...

Since 2001, SNAP spending has grown 250% faster than the farm safety net. Farmers, meanwhile, are battling high input costs, unstable prices, and severe weather. The new bill strengthens the farm ...

Wake County is calling on residents to participate in a community survey to help update its Farmland Preservation Plan. Since passing its preservation ordinance in 2022, the county has protected 342 ...

A groundbreaking scientific discovery may soon transform the agricultural industry. With support from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), researchers uncovered the first nitrogen-fixing ...

Rural Mutual Insurance Company, ranked among the top 50 property and casualty insurers in the nation, is proudly sponsoring the Event Tent at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, scheduled for August 5-7, ...

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has recorded its sixth straight year of growth, with significant increases in enrolled acres and grower participation in 2025. This year, 2.58 million planted acres are ...

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the protection of nearly 2,600 acres of working farmland through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP).

The World Economic Forum calls microplastics a top ten global threat. It estimates people may consume between 78,000 and 211,000 particles yearly. Worse, emissions may double in 15 years, reaching ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has officially certified the results of the 2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. Beginning ...