The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced plans to dispose of the Agriculture South building in Washington, DC. The action is intended ...

Coverage is available for both feeder and fed cattle, with options based on weight, breed type, sex, and length of coverage. Indemnities are calculated using national price data, not individual sale ...

Cover crops are increasingly used by farmers to protect soil and improve water quality during periods when fields are normally left bare. University of Minnesota researchers recently shared findings ...

However, the rate of decline has slowed, and new opportunities are emerging. More sheep are now raised on small farms rather than large western ranches, and specialty markets such as locally sourced ...

Cotton prices remain weak and stable as the market moves into 2026. Nearby futures and U.S. spot prices continue to trade around $0.63 cents/lb. Although new-crop December 2026 futures carry a premium ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is encouraging farmers and commercial manure applicators to review the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast before applying ...

California remains the nation’s leading dairy producer, while Wisconsin continues to hold the second position. Together, these states represent a large share of total U.S. milk output and support ...

Noble Research Institute has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Noble Land Stewardship Award, a national program recognizing farmers, ranchers, and landowners who demonstrate ...

USDA economists are projecting modest shifts in crop planting decisions for 2026 as farmers respond to economic challenges and changing market conditions. The outlook, presented during the Annual ...

Market trends in 2025 highlighted continued strength for dairy milk as consumer demand remained stable and plant-based beverages experienced another decline. Retail figures showed that alternative ...

Several bills passed in both chambers and are now headed to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 474 allows soy-based firefighting foam to qualify for Department of Natural Resources fire suppression ...

Barentz has entered a new distribution partnership with NexGen Innovations, LLC, marking an important development for the U.S. dairy industry. Under the agreement, Barentz will serve as the exclusive ...