Cotton saw the largest growth among row crops, with a 34% increase in value to $496 million, largely due to a 30% increase in acreage. The state’s cotton yield increased by 8.3%, benefiting from ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced that APHIS has implemented a new set of regulations aimed at controlling and ultimately eradicating H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle. This ...

In 2024, American farmers are entering their third year of losses, with crop prices falling significantly since 2022. Corn and wheat prices are down 37%, soybeans 28%, and cotton 22%. Meanwhile, the ...

We believe in strong partnerships and working collaboratively with the industry," said DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “DATCP educates while we regulate as we share the industry's goals of providing ...

The "Cultivate & Connect" initiative, led by the Promotion and Education Committee, is designed to inspire, educate, and empower agriculture leaders and Farm Bureau members. It offers innovative ...

In addition to the human case, Wisconsin has also confirmed a new avian flu case in a backyard poultry flock in Kenosha County. While the virus continues to circulate among wild birds and domestic ...

The dairy science program at UWRF is ranked as the best of its kind in the U.S. by College Raptor, a college comparison service. Additionally, UWRF placed second nationally for general animal science, ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County.

Tractors traditionally operate with a single hydraulic pressure, wasting energy through throttling. The new multipressure hydraulic system, developed by Purdue, allows tractors to use three pressure ...