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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, could cost the state over $314 million each year. A report by the Wisconsin Department ...
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.
In Alabama, Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh has been named State Director for Rural Development. She formerly served as President of the Alabama Public Service Commission and holds the record for the most ...
To reinforce these efforts, Secretary Rollins revealed a $21 million USDA investment aimed at upgrading a fruit fly production facility in Metapa, Mexico.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has unveiled a new round of presidential appointments to major leadership roles within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
A recent University of Florida study reveals how drone technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can support hemp farmers by enhancing crop health and optimizing fertilizer use.
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that Wisconsin had 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending May 25, 2025. Farmers made solid progress despite short working ...