China has started to exempt around 131 U.S. products from tariffs, covering roughly $40 billion in imports. The quiet shift aims to reduce the economic pressure caused by the ongoing trade war while ...

Environmentally, beef ranching helps conserve land. Ranchers use rotational grazing and wetland management to preserve grasslands and protect biodiversity. Compost from cattle waste enriches soil, and ...

The USDA’s Special Investigations Unit, along with the Department of Homeland Security, joined forces in Los Angeles to target EBT card fraud. Criminals are stealing funds using card skimmers and ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the immediate cancellation of the $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, originally established under the Former ...

Wisconsin held its position as the top cheese-producing state in the U.S. for 2024, contributing 25% of the nation's total cheese output. The state produced a remarkable 1.02 billion pounds of ...

Wisconsin's meat industry is experiencing significant growth fueled by recent state investments, mirroring the springtime planting efforts of farmers. Programs championed by Governor Evers have ...

Corn is a major part of daily life, from food to fuel. As demand grows and climate challenges increase, scientists are working to improve maize through bioengineering. However, maize has long posed ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation has opened nominations for the 2026 Farm Dog of the Year contest. Now in its eighth year, this contest honours farm dogs that provide loyal support to farmers and ...

Clean energy, however, has faced setbacks. President pulled the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement and paused offshore wind leasing. Plans to boost coal usage may not be economically viable, as ...

Florida’s tomato industry is entering a major shift as the U.S. Department of Commerce ends the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico. This long-standing trade deal, aimed at regulating tomato ...

In the first 100 days of the new administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has made significant changes to the USDA, putting American farmers first. Rollins ended many Diversity, ...

Wisconsin has taken another big step toward protecting its farming heritage by adding over 30,000 acres to its Agricultural Enterprise Areas (AEAs). These new designations, located in Sauk and ...