The USDA under Secretary Brooke Rollins has initiated the release of $20 million in conservation contracts, a small fraction of the anticipated funds, marking her first major action since taking ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers to review their crop insurance coverage before upcoming deadlines. Key sales closing dates for 2025 are February 28, March 15, ...

The agricultural sector experienced a sharp increase in Chapter 12 bankruptcies in 2024, with filings jumping 55% from the previous year to 216 cases. This upsurge marks the end of a four-year ...

The USDA has announced an expansion of its Controlled Environment crop insurance program, adding 48 counties across 17 states for the 2026 crop year. The program, managed by the Risk Management Agency ...

Mid-State Technical College will host the 2025 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Ag Day Celebration on March 11th, featuring a free dairy breakfast and an informative Farm Tour. This event ...

Wednesday, February 26th, Morgan Ekovich, a health and nutrition coach, will address the importance of sleep. Morgan will share strategies for developing healthy sleep habits, crucial for both ...

The University of Maine, benefiting from over $100 million in USDA funding as a land-grant institution, is under scrutiny to ensure it complies with Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex-based ...

The University of Maine, benefiting from over $100 million in USDA funding as a land-grant institution, is under scrutiny to ensure it complies with Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex-based ...

In the first book club meeting of the year, we are joined by Wisconsin author Christina Clancy, who discusses her latest novel The Snowbirds. The story follows Grant and Kim, a couple facing ...

CEO Jeramy Williams explains that their business has two key branches: a service side, where the company provides drone applications, and a sales side, where customers can purchase drones and receive ...

Technology in Agriculture NASA’s satellites provide essential data throughout the growing season. Landsat tracks the condition of planted fields, MODIS assists in daily yield analysis, and SMAP ...

Secretary Brooke Rollins recently convened a roundtable with farmers from seven states to discuss the pressing issue of avian flu and other significant agricultural challenges.