Topsoil moisture was rated 15% very short, 28% short, 56% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture conditions were reported at 11% very short, 27% short, 61% adequate, and 1% surplus, reflecting ...

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has selected Timothy Anderson to lead the Division of Food and Recreational Safety (DFRS), effective ...

Research findings suggest that not all corn hybrids respond the same way to warm nights. Some varieties demonstrate stronger resilience, while others are more vulnerable to yield reductions. This ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Glen Smith, U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden, and USDA Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson recently ...

Milk protein is becoming a top priority for the U.S. dairy industry as farmers and processors respond to changing consumer and market demands. Increased attention on protein production is expected to ...

Two keynote presentations will also address important aspects of modern weed management. Patrick Tranel of the University of Illinois will discuss changing approaches to herbicide resistance, while ...

"Taking a few minutes to send in a sample is one of the easiest ways to invest in the reputation of U.S. soy," said Cindy Pulskamp, a USB farmer-leader from North Dakota. "It costs nothing, and it ...

A significant investment in agricultural research is expected to strengthen the future of potato production in Idaho. Federal lawmakers have included $5 million in funding for upgrades at the Aberdeen ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation is expressing concern over a presidential proclamation that allows an increase in beef imports into the United States. The measure authorizes an additional 300,000 ...

Labor Day marks an ideal time for Wisconsin homeowners to give their lawns an early fall application of nitrogen. According to Bruce Spangenberg, a horticulture outreach specialist with the UW-Madison ...

Weather experts project continued increases in precipitation in parts of the Midwest. More intense rainfall events may increase the likelihood of flooding during critical periods of crop development.

Trade tensions between Canada and the United States have intensified following the breakdown of negotiations designed to avoid new tariffs. The developments have raised concerns throughout the ...