Starting June 1, long-awaited updates to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) are now in effect. These changes are designed to modernize how milk prices are calculated and better reflect today’s ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $200 million investment to expand timber production and strengthen rural communities. The funding will support the Forest Service’s National ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $1 billion in emergency assistance for livestock producers impacted by drought and wildfires in 2023 and 2024. These funds are being distributed ...

U.S. farmers are calling on the federal government to boost domestic biofuel use as they deal with falling exports and growing crop surpluses due to trade disputes. Following trade wars, especially ...

A recent executive order now requires all commercial truck drivers in the United States to be proficient in English. While federal regulations already include basic English understanding for reading ...

The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) proudly welcomes Brayden Peter as its 2025 summer intern, beginning June 2. Brayden, originally from Howards Grove, Wisconsin, is a junior at the University of ...

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), in partnership with Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and Zoetis, has announced the launch of the $1.3 million Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource ...

The United States has secured a major trade win for American dairy producers as Costa Rica approved the first U.S. dairy facility under a new approval system. This move, led by U.S. Secretary of ...

The USDA Farm Service Agency has reappointed Craig McCain as the State Executive Director (SED) for Louisiana. McCain resumed his leadership on May 5, 2025, bringing decades of agricultural service ...

A recent study from Michigan State University reveals that overplanting Bt corn in areas with low corn rootworm risk is causing the pest to grow more resistant. Bt corn is genetically modified to ...

Some positions now fall into roles such as truck drivers, construction labourers, or supervisors, which are based on national wage data unrelated to farm conditions. These jobs often require ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a significant funding boost of $14.5 million to support state meat and poultry inspection programs.