Eligible for the program are producers and entities like corporations, partnerships, and Indian Tribes who engage in the cultivation of commercially marketed specialty crops. Applicants must meet ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also called bird flu, was detected in a non-commercial backyard flock in Franklin County, Vermont. The disease, confirmed through lab testing, caused ...

Farmers, who have been caught in the midst of these legal changes, received the latest court ruling with a mixture of relief and frustration. The reprieve delays the reporting requirement, which had ...

Permaculture, a blend of "permanent" and "agriculture," focuses on creating self-sustaining systems that work with nature. By mimicking natural ecosystems, permaculture offers sustainable solutions ...

Governor Tony Evers has announced the appointment of Dr. Karen Hyun as the new Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hyun, who is currently the chief of staff at the ...

Joshua Gonzalez, a second-grade teacher and Agriculture Committee Chairman at River Trail School of Agricultural Science in Milwaukee, has been honored as the 2024 Wisconsin Outstanding Teacher by ...

The House of Representatives has passed a Continuing Resolution that includes vital provisions for the agricultural sector. The resolution, praised by the American Farm Bureau Federation, offers ...

The USDA All-American Tailgate Trade Showcase, held on September 4, 2024, at Sky Hall in São Paulo, celebrated the first NFL game in Brazil while promoting premium U.S. agricultural products. The ...

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) has been confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Burnett County, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a second round of financial assistance amounting to $8.7 million for organic dairy producers under the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program ...