During National Groundwater Awareness Week, Clean Wisconsin and its partners are advocating for $2.5 million in extra state funding for drinking water well testing, prioritizing low-income and ...

One major downside of late-calving cows is the reduced weaning weight of their offspring. Calves born later in the season are naturally younger at weaning, which results in lower weights.

The budget proposes doubling funding for the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), a program initially backed by Evers in his 2021-23 budget. This continued investment is crucial, ...

A pesticide applicator certification training session will take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Thorp Fire Hall, located at 101 N Wilson St, Thorp, WI 54771. This in ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has awarded grants to nine projects under the 2025 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). These grants ...

For decades, Canada has maintained strict controls on dairy imports to support its supply management system. Under NAFTA, dairy was largely off-limits. The USMCA opened limited access, granting U.S.

Cover crops, no-till planting, and stream restoration are among the practices that have shown promise in promoting sustainability. These efforts not only help in conserving the environment but also ...

The national average price for large Grade A eggs reached $4.95 per dozen in January 2025, according to USDA reports. By March, prices had risen further, with a daily national average of $8.15 per ...

A group of U.S. Senators, including Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, and Richard Blumenthal, have urged USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to ensure that the $21 billion in federal disaster aid reaches small ...

The upcoming federal budget deadline March 14 is causing concern among farmers and ranchers, with the potential government shutdown threatening crucial agricultural support systems. If Congress fails ...

BeSure!, an annual campaign by the Growing Matters coalition, returns for the 2025 planting season to encourage farmers to use pesticides responsibly. Since 2019, BeSure! has educated growers on best ...

NPPC board officers, including President Lori Stevermer, President-elect Duane Stateler, and Vice President Rob Brenneman, engaged in crucial discussions with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins ...