The 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget, signed by Governor Tony Evers on July 3, brings both progress and setbacks for family farmers across the state. As a result of bipartisan negotiation, the budget ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently hosted a virtual hearing to discuss proposed biofuel volumes for 2026 and 2027 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Leaders from agriculture ...

Wisconsin soybean growers in three districts have until August 15, 2025, to vote in the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election for three open seats. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade ...

According to recent reports, national average barrow and gilt carcass prices reached $113.14 per cwt by the end of June 2025. This is the highest level since September 2022, well above last year’s $88 ...

In response to the continued spread of New World Screwworm (NWS), Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the closure of all U.S. southern border ports to livestock trade. The closure ...

Cattle prices continue to climb across the U.S., with feeder and live steer prices reaching record levels in late June 2025. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), 500–600 lb.

Busch Light is bringing back its Farming Cans nationwide this July, helping promote American agriculture and raise support for farm families. With each case of Farming Cans sold from July 1 to 31, ...

A national survey conducted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Farmers Market Coalition confirms the continued popularity and value of farmers markets in the United States. The findings ...

Summer brings more than heat for pig farmers—it brings losses. Each pig may lose 6 to 12 pounds due to heat stress. In total, the U.S. pork industry loses up to $450 million annually during this ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three candidates for election to the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Eligible cranberry growers will have the ...

The seven-part USDA plan tackles concerns such as land acquisitions near U.S. military bases, agricultural espionage, and biosecurity risks. It was prompted by growing foreign investments in U.S.

A new federal plan from the USDA is taking steps to treat agriculture as a key part of national security. The initiative includes seven major areas of focus designed to protect farmland, secure the ...