As Wisconsin’s planting season begins, farmers are faced with growing uncertainty due to cuts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and fluctuating tariffs on international trade. These changes ...

As the weather warms, gardening enthusiasts are invited to join the UW Family Gardening Day on Saturday, May 3, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. This free, family-friendly event will be ...

The outlook for producing jet fuel from U.S. corn ethanol, known as alcohol-to-jet (ATJ), is increasingly uncertain. The biofuels sector faces challenges as on-road ethanol demand drops with more ...

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has urged Mexico to cooperate immediately to help stop the spread of the New World Screwworm, a dangerous pest threatening U.S. agriculture.

A new study highlights major risks ahead for U.S. corn growers and their insurers as climate change accelerates. Researchers project a 22 percent rise in insurance claims by 2030 and up to 29 percent ...

As egg prices soar across the country, many people are considering raising backyard chickens to save money. However, experts warn that it might not be as cost-effective as it seems.

Switchgrass could soon power airplanes, thanks to new studies showing its promise for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Researchers at the University of Illinois tested modern switchgrass cultivars ...

A recent study has confirmed that the spread of avian influenza (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cattle began with just one wild bird infection. This event, traced back to Texas in 2023, led to undetected ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is currently accepting nominations for a seat on the Farm to School Advisory Council. Nominations will be accepted until ...

Farmers in the United States are experiencing growing concern over trade uncertainty in 2025. From weather to crop yields to rising costs, farming already involves many risks. Now, unpredictable trade ...

As Wisconsin soybean farmers gear up for planting season, they’re also preparing to compete in the Wisconsin Soybean Association’s (WSA) 2025 Soybean Yield Contest. This annual contest is designed to ...

The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) has announced the ten individuals selected for the second class of the Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute. The 2025 participants, representing diverse backgrounds ...