U.S. Wheat Associates welcomed USDA’s approval of a wheat award under the Food for Peace program designed to support emergency feeding programs in East Africa. The shipment includes 20,000 metric tons ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued its first World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates outlook for the 2026–2027 crop year, projecting a sharp decline in U.S. wheat production. Total ...

The survey focuses on measuring crop acreage and grain stock levels as of June 1, 2026. Producers will be asked to provide information on acres planted and harvested, including biotech crop acreage ...

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has outlined plans to introduce legislation aimed at strengthening enforcement of water agreements. The proposed Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for the Rio Grande ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will officially select the 79th Alice in Dairyland on May 16, 2026, during the annual finals event in Marathon County.

Western Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, known for its steep hills and fertile farmland untouched by the last glacier, is at the center of a major soil health study aimed at improving dairy ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the certified candidates for the 2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. A total ...

Wisconsin farmers made strong planting progress during the week ending May 10, 2026, as mostly dry weather allowed field activity to move ahead rapidly, according to the USDA National Agricultural ...

In 2025, the International Agency for Research on Cancer reviewed existing data and classified atrazine as probably carcinogenic to humans. The agency reported that the chemical can cause oxidative ...

The 2026 BMO Wine Market Report explains that total wine market value rose by 3% in 2025, even as overall sales volume fell again. This trend shows that higher prices, rather than stronger demand, are ...

USDA Rural Development continues to invest in rural America through loan guarantees, grants, and direct loans. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to responsible lending as a key tool for building ...

Wisconsin’s SlugNet project has entered its second year, continuing a statewide effort to monitor slug populations in field crops through a citizen science program. The initiative, led by UW-Madison ...