Research has shown that treating drought-affected switchgrass with a combination of ammonia, water, and enzymes, followed by adjusting the pH of the hydrolysate, improves microbial fermentation and ...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Hancock Agricultural Research Station will host its annual Potato Research Field Day on Thursday, July 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Located in the Central Sands ...

Modern biotech products like insect-resistant maize, herbicide-tolerant canola, and gene-edited livestock have improved farm productivity, cut costs, and supported environmental sustainability. Yet, ...

The United States has increased its wildfire preparedness to Level 3, signalling an elevated risk of wildfires this summer. This announcement comes from the National Multi-Agency Coordination Group ...

A new market-based water system in the Colorado River basin could improve water use, benefit agriculture, and restore critical fish habitats. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, offers a ...

Global airlines are under pressure to replace fossil fuels with low-emission alternatives, such as SAF, to meet net zero targets by 2050. However, these fuels currently make up less than 1% of jet ...

A promising solution is regenerative agriculture, a system that focuses on soil health, livestock, and plant relationships. It allows farmers to rely less on external inputs and government support.

Kaushik Luthra, the new assistant professor of post-harvest grain processing, has joined the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station with a goal to improve farm profitability. Based in Harrisburg at ...

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association (WHPA) is seeking volunteers for its Honey Booth at the Wisconsin State Fair, held from July 31 through August 10. Located in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion, ...

Tight cattle and beef supplies are keeping prices high. While April and May typically see peak prices, 2025 is following a recent trend with increases stretching into June, like in 2023 and 2024.

The Wisconsin Cover Crop Data Network team has developed and is currently testing a new cover crop scenario tool. This innovative resource leverages farmer-provided data from across the state to ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting applications for the second round of Equipment Only Grants under the Wisconsin Resilient Food Systems ...