The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a new draft strategy to help protect endangered species while still supporting the agricultural use of insecticides. The plan is part of a ...

Corn is a major part of daily life, from food to fuel. As demand grows and climate challenges increase, scientists are working to improve maize through bioengineering. However, maize has long posed ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation has opened nominations for the 2026 Farm Dog of the Year contest. Now in its eighth year, this contest honours farm dogs that provide loyal support to farmers and ...

Florida’s tomato industry is entering a major shift as the U.S. Department of Commerce ends the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico. This long-standing trade deal, aimed at regulating tomato ...

Wisconsin has taken another big step toward protecting its farming heritage by adding over 30,000 acres to its Agricultural Enterprise Areas (AEAs). These new designations, located in Sauk and ...

In the first 100 days of the new administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has made significant changes to the USDA, putting American farmers first. Rollins ended many Diversity, ...

Clean energy, however, has faced setbacks. President pulled the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement and paused offshore wind leasing. Plans to boost coal usage may not be economically viable, as ...

U.S. wheat continues to support global food aid through programs like Food for Peace and Food for Progress. Each year, these efforts move around one million metric tons of wheat to countries in need, ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released the list of certified nominees for the 2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. A ...

Wisconsin farmers faced another week of rain, limiting fieldwork opportunities for the week ending April 27, 2025. The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that only 3.3 days were ...

The Farm Bill, a key piece of legislation first introduced in 1933, is more than just support for farmers—it plays a major role in feeding millions of Americans. While it ensures stable pricing and ...

Researchers from MIT and Singapore have developed silk-based microneedles that can deliver nutrients and monitor plant health more efficiently. Their new technique allows these microneedles to be made ...