Farmers who rely on loans to finance their operations will continue to experience high borrowing costs as the Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates at 4.25-4.5%. The decision aims to ...

At the heart of their approach, Idealyst employs a producer-centric strategy. This involves collaborating with trusted partners like cooperatives and retailers to ensure that innovations reach those ...

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, businesses involved in local and regional food distribution will gather in La Crosse, Wisconsin, for a networking and collaboration event.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), designed to strengthen the market presence of ...

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak has now infected over 900 herds and spread to dozens of people, raising concerns about its potential impact. While a human pandemic is not certain, experts warn that the ...

Dairy farmers looking to improve their forage management strategies are invited to attend an educational workshop hosted by UW-Madison Division of Extension educators.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the approval of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits for California residents impacted by recent wildfires and ...

Avian flu has been confirmed at Rose Acre Farms, the second-largest egg producer in the U.S. The outbreak was detected at the company's Seymour, Indiana, facility, affecting 2.8 million birds. The ...

At the recent American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2025 Convention, delegates from across the nation voted on several critical issues to establish the federation's policy priorities for the year.

Insect frass, a waste product from farming insects like mealworms and crickets, is gaining recognition as an organic soil amendment. It consists of insect waste, uneaten feed, and molted skins and is ...

A new conservation program is helping farmers measure the environmental benefits of sustainable practices, with hopes of expanding across the Midwest. Farmers for Sustainable Food recently completed ...

Olson, who was elected to the WFBF Board in 2022 and became WFBF President in 2023, farms over 600 acres with his wife, Vicky. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation itself received two prestigious ...