Brooke Rollins has been officially confirmed as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She has outlined key agricultural priorities, including farm safety, disaster assistance, and ...

NCBA backs the Death Tax Repeal Act, led by Reps. Randy Feenstra (IA) and Sanford Bishop (GA), with Senate support from Majority Leader John Thune (SD). The organization views this tax as a major ...

Agricultural trade not only supports U.S. farmers by opening up vast global markets, where over 95% of the world's consumers reside but also significantly boosts the domestic economy. For every dollar ...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has announced the esteemed panel of judges for the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest. Thirty-eight experts from fifteen states will evaluate ...

The lack of respiratory and eye protection among these veterinarians is a significant oversight, given that H5N1 can be transmitted via respiratory droplets and other bodily fluids from infected ...

Wisconsin youth in grades 3-13 can enhance their livestock knowledge and culinary skills through a series of free webinars hosted by Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist, from ...

Farmers planning equipment purchases in 2025 must consider economic pressures such as rising machinery costs, tight margins, and high input expenses. While demand for used equipment may grow, new ...

Wisconsin remained the nation’s top producer, accounting for 40% of total U.S. snap bean production, which stood at 10.7 million cwt. Wisconsin also harvested 52,000 acres of sweet corn, producing ...

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has moved forward with approval from the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Passed by a 24-10 vote, the bill allows whole (3.25%) and reduced-fat ...

Senators John Hoeven and Jerry Moran, along with Representatives Tracey Mann and other lawmakers, have introduced a bill to transfer the administration of the Food for Peace program from the U.S.

2024 marks a milestone year for the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), as outlined in their latest progress report. With a budget of nearly $4 million, SHIC has led the charge in enhancing the ...

Dubbed “The Year of the County President,” this period featured numerous activities, including visits to county leaders and special virtual townhall meetings. The highlight was a dedicated event at ...