The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council praised the lawmakers’ efforts, stating that the letter brings needed attention to challenges that continue to affect dairy ...

Cover crops offer major environmental benefits, including better soil structure, reduced nutrient loss, improved water quality, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Yet adoption remains low across the ...

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a global leader in fresh and fresh-cut produce, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Rabobank Leadership Award. The award was presented during ...

Adoption peaked after four years, showing sustained interest and growing social acceptance of cover crops. The researchers concluded that demonstration networks can support long-term conservation ...

The findings showed that more forest cover leads to a greater number of terrestrial species. For every 10 percent increase in forest cover, one additional species was detected. Sites with full forest ...

Meanwhile, producers across the Midwest and beyond report serious cash-flow concerns heading into the new year. Many farmers say they are struggling to meet essential financial commitments such as ...

Snow also protects plant crowns and roots from repeated freezing and thawing, which often happens when soil is bare during winter. Without snow or winter mulch, warm sunlight can heat the soil surface ...

In 2025, dozens of extension agents across family sciences, agriculture, and 4-H completed suicide prevention training. Many agents shared stories showing how these skills helped them respond to ...

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is preparing to offer a new beekeeping short course designed to support people who want to begin or expand their beekeeping work. This three-day winter program ...

Real Christmas trees remain a meaningful part of holiday traditions, but they are also an important farm-grown product that requires patience, skill, and long-term planning. Because most retail-sized ...

The SmartPan System is known for its ability to collect true bushels-per-acre grain loss. When used with John Deere’s Harvest Settings Automation, it helps farmers understand exactly how their combine ...

Agricultural bankers in Wisconsin and surrounding states are expressing concern about farm profitability as 2025 comes to a close. Surveys conducted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and ...