Cotton saw the largest growth among row crops, with a 34% increase in value to $496 million, largely due to a 30% increase in acreage. The state’s cotton yield increased by 8.3%, benefiting from ...

The recent decision by a USMCA dispute settlement panel has been met with approval from corn farmers in Illinois. The panel found that Mexico's ban on genetically modified (GMO) corn imports violated ...

In 2024, American farmers are entering their third year of losses, with crop prices falling significantly since 2022. Corn and wheat prices are down 37%, soybeans 28%, and cotton 22%. Meanwhile, the ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced that APHIS has implemented a new set of regulations aimed at controlling and ultimately eradicating H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle. This ...

We believe in strong partnerships and working collaboratively with the industry," said DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “DATCP educates while we regulate as we share the industry's goals of providing ...

The "Cultivate & Connect" initiative, led by the Promotion and Education Committee, is designed to inspire, educate, and empower agriculture leaders and Farm Bureau members. It offers innovative ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County.

Postharvest grain system maintenance is essential for efficient operations next season. GSI District Manager Dave Ellis advises farmers to address maintenance promptly, stating, “An ounce of ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, providing financial support to specialty crop producers. The program, ...

Recently Congress has been addressing a critical deadline to pass a continuing resolution that includes essential support for the agricultural sector. The resolution aims to prevent a government ...

Amid concerns that an expired Farm Bill would leave farmers without crucial support, Congressional leaders introduced a Continuing Resolution this Tuesday that includes substantial aid for crop ...

In addition to the human case, Wisconsin has also confirmed a new avian flu case in a backyard poultry flock in Kenosha County. While the virus continues to circulate among wild birds and domestic ...