A new legislative proposal in Washington is raising discussion across the U.S. livestock and food industries. The proposal seeks to restructure the meatpacking sector by limiting large companies to ...

Members of the National Farmers Union voted unanimously to reelect Rob Larew as President and Jeff Kippley as Vice President during the organization’s 124th Anniversary Convention. Both leaders will ...

One crop receiving increased attention is proso millet. Researchers studying this crop note that it can grow successfully using far less water than traditional crops such as corn or winter wheat.

A new international research study suggests that improvements in crop yields from plant breeding may not be as large as previously believed. Scientists examined how wheat yields have improved over ...

The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) has announced that the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has approved its request for a waiver related to swine movement ...

A key highlight of the meeting was the election of Jared Geiser of Riveredge Farms in Chilton as the organization’s new president. Geiser takes over the leadership role from Tressa Lacy of Lacy Acres ...

Scientists have completed a major environmental research project designed to better understand how harmful bacteria move through agricultural landscapes. The five-year study focused on California’s ...

Researchers at Kansas State University say gasoline prices could rise soon as global oil markets respond to growing tensions in the Middle East. Gregg Ibendahl, an associate professor of agricultural ...

Zoetis Inc., a leading global animal health company, announced a definitive agreement to acquire the animal genomics business of Neogen Corporation for $160 million. The move supports Zoetis’ ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is seeking public input on its proposed 2026 aerial treatment plan for spongy moth control. Residents can review ...

A recent survey shows that rural voters in several Midwestern states strongly support year-round E15 fuel legislation and believe it could help strengthen the agricultural economy. The poll was ...

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, outlining the organization’s efforts to strengthen agriculture across Wisconsin through leadership development, agricultural ...