By the week of October 6-12, 2024, the number of directly hired farmworkers in Wisconsin rose to 65,000. During this period, the average hourly wage increased to $19.46, although it was 92 cents lower ...

Saudi Arabia, the largest importer of U.S. corn in the Middle East, purchased over 900,000 metric tons (MT) and shows strong growth potential under its Vision 2030 project for self-sufficiency. During ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $7 million in eight projects under the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP).

Open to 4-H and FFA members aged 9 to 19 (as of January 1, 2025), the program offers $100 scholarships across three age groups. Funding comes from generous support by swine breeders and industry ...

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has reopened applications for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) specifically for those who missed the initial October window due to the ...

The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates a decrease in the overall drought-affected areas in the United States, including Puerto Rico, with 38.0% coverage compared to last week's 41.7 ...

The USDA has announced new programs to support farmers affected by natural disasters in 2024. These initiatives will allocate over $2 billion to assist specialty crop producers and expand storage ...

A report by the University of Wisconsin-Madison has revealed the significant economic impact of Wisconsin's dairy industry. Despite recent challenges, dairy remains the cornerstone of Wisconsin's ...

Purdue University has established a new Institute for Food Product Innovation and Commercialization, designed to assist farmers in transforming basic crops into market-ready food products. Funded by a ...

Jason Smith, a second-generation winegrape grower from Gonzales, California, emphasizes the role of Federal crop insurance in securing his business against unpredictable risks. Smith manages Valley ...

The 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention will feature Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot and philanthropist, as its mid general session keynote speaker on January 26. Rooney, the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has announced a significant investment of over $24 million in rural Wisconsin communities. This funding, allocated through the Rural Energy ...