The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy report, authored by researchers from UW–Madison, highlights key trends. Food processing continues to grow, even as farm numbers and ...

The 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention will feature Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot and philanthropist, as its mid general session keynote speaker on January 26.

The industry's total economic impact surged to $52.8 billion in 2022, a 16% increase compared to 2017. This remarkable figure positions Wisconsin's dairy industry on par with global giants like Nike ...

U.S. ethanol exports are experiencing a record-breaking surge in 2024, reaching 29.6 million barrels by August, a 34.92% increase from the same period in 2023. This growth is set to surpass the ...

Purdue University has established a new Institute for Food Product Innovation and Commercialization, designed to assist farmers in transforming basic crops into market-ready food products. Funded by a ...

During the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack shared the Administration's advancements in climate-smart agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has announced a significant investment of over $24 million in rural Wisconsin communities. This funding, allocated through the Rural Energy ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida is gearing up to support local farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners devastated by recent hurricanes through an informative ...

A new study from Penn State University reveals that phosphorus, a vital nutrient in soil, is increasingly being washed away from agricultural land in the United States due to heavier rainstorms. This ...

A bill to permit a crane hunt would need approval from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), as federal law restricts hunting migratory birds. If authorized, state permits would allow limited ...

As Chief Terry Cosby of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) stated, “USDA’s Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research continues to benefit from the expert guidance of local ...

FarmOp Capital and Compeer Financial have joined forces to offer expanded lending opportunities to Wisconsin farmers. This partnership will provide farmers in Compeer Financial's 144-county territory, ...