Each summer, thousands of FFA members travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), a powerful leadership experience for high school students. This year, the ...

If these provisions lapse, farmers will be required to pay $9 billion more in federal taxes every year. According to a Market Intel report from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), nearly ...

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has released its updated Environmental Stewardship (ES) Version 3 Prep Guide. This resource is designed to help dairy farmers ...

Cattle markets worldwide saw price increases in early 2025, driven by tightening supplies and trade uncertainty, according to a new report from Rabobank’s RaboResearch team. Since early 2025, global ...

Led by Assistant Professor Nicholas Wege Dias and Professor Sandy Johnson from the animal science and industry department, the project focused on how reducing cattle stress could improve AI outcomes.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced its loan interest rates for June 2025, effective from June 2, 2025. These loans, offered through the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide ...

Spring tillage was nearly complete statewide, and winter wheat was 26 percent headed, which is slightly behind the usual pace. Wheat condition held steady at 67 percent good to excellent. Pasture and ...

At Winona Senior High School in Minnesota, sophomore Miriam Jackson manages six hydroponic Flex Farms that grow up to 200 pounds of lettuce each month. These fresh greens are served in school lunches ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins is leading a trade delegation to Rome, Italy, from June 2–3 to strengthen American agriculture's global position. Her goal is to address high tariffs ...

The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) participated in the 22nd China Animal Husbandry Expo (CAHE), showcasing American grains and high-value co-products. The expo featured over 1,500 global exhibitors and ...

Stripe rust is a serious concern for wheat growers. It spreads quickly under certain weather conditions, especially when temperatures are cool—around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit—and when there is high ...

June is Dairy Month, and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is celebrating with the “Dairy Runs Deep” campaign. The campaign honours the major role dairy plays in the lives of American ...