Becks has expanded its seed production network by acquiring two major facilities from Gro Alliance. The agreement includes Gro Alliance’s corn seed production site in Howe, Indiana, and its soybean ...

The U.S. dairy industry is urging the government to resolve escalating trade disputes with Canada, Mexico, and China, which have led to new tariffs on dairy exports. These tariffs threaten economic ...

The U.S. dairy industry is thriving, with exports setting new records and shaping the future of the sector. In 2024, U.S. cheese exports hit an all-time high of 508,808 metric tons, reflecting a 17% ...

Governor Tony Evers has appointed Gary Besaw to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective February 24, 2025. Besaw will serve as a Consumer ...

The price discovery period for 2025 crop insurance policies ended on February 28, setting the projected price for corn at $4.70 per bushel and soybeans at $10.54 per bushel.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set new loan interest rates for March 2025, effective from March 3rd. These rates are designed to assist agricultural producers through the Farm Service ...

Washington University researchers have introduced a groundbreaking biosensor that detects airborne H5N1 bird flu in under five minutes. Developed in the Chakrabarty lab, this device marks a ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is seeking nominations for eight open seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will ...

Polling shows that only 15% of Ukrainians support elections while the war continues, and 69% prefer President Zelenskyy to remain in office until martial law concludes. This indicates the widespread ...

Industry experts highlight that using sheep for vegetation management reduces costs for solar companies compared to traditional maintenance methods. Some firms have even started their own sheep ...

The 1990 Farm Bill introduced planting flexibility, allowing farmers to make planting decisions based on market conditions rather than government programs. The 1996 Farm Bill further expanded this ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a one-year delay in expanding sales of E15 ethanol fuel in South Dakota and Ohio. The decision follows a request from the two states, which ...