According to a coalition of 177 trade groups, these ports manage around 41% of the nation's containerized port volume. If a strike occurs, it could lead to severe disruptions in the U.S. economy, ...

In contrast, continuous cropping involves planting crops annually, eliminating the fallow period. The USDA researchers, led by Upendra M. Sainju, found that no-till continuous cropping systems can ...

Wisconsin's potato production saw significant growth in 2023, with total output reaching 28.4 million hundredweight (cwt), an increase of 8% compared to 2022, according to the USDA National ...

Calling all farmers, land managers, and anyone working with landowners! The UW-Madison Division of Extension is hosting a series of free Soil Health Workshops this October. These workshops will equip ...

An official from the American Farm Bureau (AFB) recently indicated that there may be a chance for temporary farm aid during the upcoming lame-duck session of Congress. This comes after the current ...

At a Pennsylvania roundtable, former President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 200% tariff on John Deere imports if they continue to move manufacturing jobs to Mexico. He emphasized his ...

The U.S. cattle industry is facing a unique challenge in its current cycle, deviating from the traditional patterns of herd rebuilding seen in previous decades. Today's cattle market, marked by high ...

Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, these projects promise to lower electricity costs for rural households and boost economic development across nine states. The projects will involve investments ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted its final National Equity Convening in Washington, D.C., celebrating a significant year of progress towards inclusivity in its programs. This event ...

Nathan Fikkert, NRCS Wisconsin State Conservationist, announced that the deadline for submitting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Regional Conservation ...

Focus on herd health and management is key to profitability in today's competitive dairy industry. The Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) offers a one-day Herdsperson Conference designed to equip farm ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is dedicating $466.5 million to combat global hunger and foster agricultural development.