Egg prices have surged in Wisconsin, driven by supply shortages caused by bird flu outbreaks. Diners, like Franks Diner in Kenosha, are feeling the pinch as they go through nearly 1,500 eggs every ...

Administrations recently announced a comprehensive plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on numerous trading partners, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. The move aims to rejuvenate ...

A Pesticide Applicator Certification Training will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Waushara County Government Center in Wautoma, WI. This in-person training session ...

The event is hosted by Kelly T. Wilfert, an attorney and Farm Law Outreach Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. Wilfert will offer insights into recent legal ...

AI is also improving how plant proteins are processed. For example, when using chickpeas to create flour, AI can help improve protein extraction methods while keeping the nutrition intact. It can also ...

In contrast, the Current Conditions Index saw a smaller drop of 5 points. Despite these declines, farmers remained more hopeful about future conditions compared to the current situation. Investment ...

On a Florida farm in Palm Beach County, Earth Day values are practiced year-round. This family farm produces certified organic vegetables like cabbage, tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers, alongside ...

A group of bipartisan lawmakers have reintroduced the Women in Agriculture Act to support and uplift women working in the farming and ranching sectors. Led by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández and ...

"One thing is certain: American family farmers and ranchers will bear the brunt of this global trade war," Larew stated. This comment underscores the anxiety permeating rural economies as the ...

Meanwhile, bird migrations in the Great Lakes region are worsening the problem. Loss of wetlands is pushing birds closer to farms, increasing the risk of outbreaks. Experts emphasize that vaccination ...

"In order to continue to receive taxpayer dollars from USDA, the state of Maine must demonstrate compliance with Title IX which protects female student athletes from having to compete with or against ...

Senator Baldwin stressed that aid should be distributed in a way that accounts for the specific needs of the dairy industry rather than a standardized approach. Senator Baldwin urged the Trump ...