In 2025, US farmers are bracing for significant economic shifts. Speaking at the South Dakota AgOutlook, expert Matt Erickson highlighted the interplay between macroeconomic factors like interest ...

An herbicide-resistant pigweed called Palmer amaranth has rapidly spread across Southern Idaho, impacting over 7,000 acres of cropland. Identified in 2022, this aggressive weed has been linked to ...

The key demand was an updated farm bill that includes stronger Title I policies and improved crop insurance. With fluctuating market conditions and climate uncertainties, farmers stressed the need for ...

Since early 2022, the H5N1 outbreak has resulted in the loss of over 157.7 million birds across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Officials warn that with wild bird migration in full swing, poultry farms must ...

Farmers across the U.S. are reeling from a sudden freeze on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds, which has put millions of dollars in grants and loans on hold. This move came after the ...

The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is urging farmers, advocates, and local communities to support the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) as critical funding decisions approach.

The Wisconsin Ag Coalition, representing various agricultural organizations, has outlined its key budget priorities for the 2025-27 biennial state budget.

Nominations are open until March 28, 2025, for seats in Districts 1, 2, and At-Large. Eligible potato growers in these districts can either nominate someone or be nominated themselves. Growers should ...

In the throes of the worst avian flu outbreak yet, U.S. egg farmers face unprecedented challenges. Greg Herbruck, CEO of Herbruck's Poultry Ranch, recently oversaw the culling of 6.5 million birds, a ...

A bipartisan bill, the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act, has been introduced to protect family farms and small businesses from unfair financial aid calculations.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is introducing a new course at Colorado State University (CSU) focused on helping small and mid-size farms survive. The program, set to launch in fall 2025, will ...

This rise in income is driven by a 354.5% increase in direct government payments, expected to hit $42.4 billion in 2025, mainly due to the American Relief Act of 2025. This act includes $31 billion in ...