Western Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, known for its steep hills and fertile farmland untouched by the last glacier, is at the center of a major soil health study aimed at improving dairy ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will officially select the 79th Alice in Dairyland on May 16, 2026, during the annual finals event in Marathon County.

Wisconsin farmers made strong planting progress during the week ending May 10, 2026, as mostly dry weather allowed field activity to move ahead rapidly, according to the USDA National Agricultural ...

The 2026 BMO Wine Market Report explains that total wine market value rose by 3% in 2025, even as overall sales volume fell again. This trend shows that higher prices, rather than stronger demand, are ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the certified candidates for the 2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. A total ...

In 2025, the International Agency for Research on Cancer reviewed existing data and classified atrazine as probably carcinogenic to humans. The agency reported that the chemical can cause oxidative ...

USDA Rural Development continues to invest in rural America through loan guarantees, grants, and direct loans. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to responsible lending as a key tool for building ...

Wisconsin’s SlugNet project has entered its second year, continuing a statewide effort to monitor slug populations in field crops through a citizen science program. The initiative, led by UW-Madison ...

With the 2026 hurricane season starting June 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding producers to take steps to protect their farms from tropical weather. Hurricanes can damage crops, ...

Many vineyards in Wisconsin have been hit by freeze injury following an unusually early bud break this spring. While the immediate impact is reduced crop potential, specialists warn that frost damage ...

Integrated landscape management is gaining attention after a new study showed it can significantly lower the cost of producing biomass. According to analysis by Idaho National Laboratory, these ...

Chemical thinning remains one of the most critical yet unpredictable tasks in apple production. Growers often struggle because thinning materials can vary widely in effectiveness, and visible signs of ...