Despite these serious impacts, the study points out that U.S. regulators do not fully consider the effects of pesticides on soil life when approving their use. The researchers stress that pesticide ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Drinking Water Week, May 4–10, 2025, by raising awareness about the importance of clean drinking water and the professionals ...

According to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, 70% of surveyed farmers believe that the administration’s tariff policies will benefit the agricultural economy in the long ...

A new study by Stanford reveals the damaging effects of climate change on crop yields, particularly for key grains like wheat, barley, and maize.

American Farmland Trust (AFT) is actively working to shape agricultural policy in Wisconsin. In this year’s legislative session, AFT is focusing on two key bills that support farmland protection and ...

ADM reaffirmed its full year adjusted earnings guidance of $4 to $4.75 per share but noted that profits would likely fall toward the lower end of that range. While this would mark ADM’s weakest ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted the inaugural Farmers First roundtable at the USDA, bringing together Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, NASDA Board of Directors, and over 20 farmers ...

H5N1 is particularly lethal for poultry, often leading to the rapid death of entire flocks. Cattle, on the other hand, have shown a stronger ability to recover. Human infections have remained rare and ...

Wisconsin held its position as the top cheese-producing state in the U.S. for 2024, contributing 25% of the nation's total cheese output. The state produced a remarkable 1.02 billion pounds of ...

Governor Tony Evers has announced the reappointment of Cindy Brown and the appointment of Andy Hatch to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, both ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $23 million in grants to help transport hazardous fuels like dead trees and brush from national forests to processing facilities. This funding is ...

During May and early June, small yellow planes will spray Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk) over treetops in targeted areas. This natural soil bacteria effectively kills spongy moth ...