The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced new loan interest rates effective from January 1, 2025, designed to provide agricultural producers with essential capital for various farming ...

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is excited to welcome Sylvanus Gaku as the new Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialist.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is actively monitoring the H5N1 avian influenza virus, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach between heightened vigilance and maintaining routine ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the 2025 marketing assistance loan rate for upland cotton at 52.00 cents per pound. This rate supports farmers with interim financing, enabling ...

Reappointed members are Heidi Cooper (Massachusetts), Nate Schlief (North Dakota), and Lynn Leahy (Wisconsin). The P&E Committee works to connect farmers with consumers, bridging the gap between the ...

Wildfires are taking a toll on the mental and physical health of farmers and ranchers, emphasizing the urgent need for better support systems.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding over $7.5 million to support innovative food waste reduction projects across the country. These projects aim to divert food scraps from landfills ...

The US maintains that Mexico’s actions hinder free trade, arguing that GM corn imports support a $5 billion market. Mexico offered to conduct a joint risk assessment with the US, but the offer was ...

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The U.S. agricultural economy is facing significant challenges as it enters 2025. A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City indicates weakened farm income and loan repayment rates during ...

Avian flu continues to impact US livestock, with the USDA confirming 12 more H5N1 cases in dairy cattle from California. These new detections bring the state’s total to 697 cases and the national ...