The USDA’s latest Crop Progress report for the week ending June 7, 2026, shows steady progress across major crops, with corn and soybeans leading the season. Corn planting has reached 97% completion ...

Severe drought conditions affect farms across Louisiana, damaging crops, reducing water supplies, and impacting livestock. To support recovery efforts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor is used to assess drought severity and determine eligibility for assistance programs. Farmers are encouraged to work closely with local USDA offices to report losses, access ...

Summer conditions increase the risk of external parasites that affect livestock health and productivity. Flies and ticks are major concerns, causing stress, disease, and reduced performance in animals ...

According to Leslie Holland, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, this stage is when leaves, blossoms, and young fruit are especially vulnerable to ...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started transforming its loan and grant systems into a modern digital platform. The project will replace over 130 older systems to create a more ...

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has achieved strong progress in expanding wheat exports to Indonesia through strategic partnerships and targeted support programs. Indonesia remains one of the top ...

A new study has revealed that red meat exports made a significant contribution to the value of corn and soybean production in 2025. The research was carried out by the Juday Group and shared by the U.

As apple bloom season comes to an end across much of Wisconsin, growers are being encouraged to shift their attention toward managing fire blight shoot infections. According to Leslie Holland, ...

The Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) is partnering with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to explore ways of improving access to accounting services for farmers across ...

Yamaha Agriculture has expanded the capabilities of its Prospr autonomous vehicle platform with the launch of a new herbicide attachment designed specifically for orchard and vineyard weed management.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting small and very small meat and poultry processors. The Small Processors Action Plan focuses on improving customer ...