Wolves can directly attack livestock, particularly young calves. A loss of just 2% of calves can reduce a 367-head ranch's income by 4%, or $5,195. If losses rise to 14%, that number jumps to over $42 ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program (RTCP). This initiative provides critical financial assistance to ...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts a modest decline in potato acreage for the 2025 season. Total planted area is expected to reach 912,000 acres, down from 930,000 acres in ...

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is alerting consumers about a wave of email scams pretending to be from popular subscription platforms like Netflix and Hulu. These ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allowed E15, a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol, to be sold nationwide during summer. This move, meant to support renewable energy and lower emissions, is ...

Blackhawk Technical College’s Agribusiness, Science & Technology program was recently honored as the Outstanding Post-Secondary Agricultural Program by the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural ...

For the week ending July 6, 2025, Wisconsin experienced 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Portions of the state received heavy rainfall ...

A delegation of U.S. dairy leaders led by National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) President and CEO Gregg Doud travelled to the United Kingdom and the European Union in late June to explore ...

Farmers are set to benefit from a new federal bill that strengthens safety nets and makes business tax cuts permanent. The House passed the legislation with a close 218-214 vote. The bill adds $68.3 ...

According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual market survey, a meal meant to serve 10 people now costs $69.03 up 4 percent compared to 2024. Although the total remains slightly below the record ...

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost of a 10-person Fourth of July cookout in 2025 is $70.92, slightly lower than last year but 19% higher than in 2019.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the launch of the Great American Farmers Market to be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from August 3–8, 2025. This special ...