In November 2024, Wisconsin farmers saw a slight increase in the price of corn, which averaged $3.90 per bushel. This marked a 2-cent rise from October, although it was 50 cents lower than the price ...

The initiative, called the Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) program, is funded through USDA's Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) and the National Institute of Food ...

The most immediate challenge for the new Congress is finalizing the long-delayed farm bill. This essential legislation impacts various aspects of farming, including subsidies, crop insurance, and ...

The Nebraska Ag Expo recently hosted its third Innovation After Hours event, bringing together over 150 startups, investors, and agricultural innovators at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln ...

The U.S. agricultural economy is facing significant challenges as it enters 2025. A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City indicates weakened farm income and loan repayment rates during ...

For 2024, H-2A wages in Georgia are rising from $14.68 to $16.08 per hour, a 9.5% increase compared to the national civilian wage growth of 3.9%.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has released two research briefs exploring Midwestern farmers’ views on farm financial programs and conservation efforts. Based on a 2024 survey of 527 farmers ...

Uncertainty is already affecting U.S. red meat exports, according to Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Dan Halstrom pointed out that ocean carriers have begun ...

A recent study by the University of Florida highlights the critical role of soil and nutrient management in growing organic leafy greens in high tunnel systems. These structures, resembling unheated ...

As 2024 comes to an end and we look forward to 2025, gardening enthusiasts can make resolutions that will enhance their gardening success in the year ahead. Focus on soil health, plant selection, and ...

The Ruby Mountains are home to diverse wildlife, including migratory birds and fish species in Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The area also holds ancestral importance for the Te-Moak Tribe of the ...

Avian flu continues to impact US livestock, with the USDA confirming 12 more H5N1 cases in dairy cattle from California. These new detections bring the state’s total to 697 cases and the national ...