Fire officials in Central Illinois warn that dry, windy weather increases the risk of field fires. Residents are urged to take precautions, avoid unattended burns, and check smoke alarms.

AMPI cheesemakers won top honors at the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, with Sharp Cheddar, Carolina Reaper Jack, and Sliced White American earning best in class awards.

NPPC board leaders met with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to discuss the pork industry's major concerns and the potential impacts of upcoming policies.

Michigan reports another bird flu case in Monroe County, bringing the total to three in 2024. The virus has also impacted commercial flocks and wild birds, prompting state monitoring efforts.

The Chapman FFA Chapter donated $750 to the Kansas FFA Foundation’s Endowment Campaign, supporting agricultural education and leadership for future generations of Kansas students.

Foreign investors own 538,000 acres of Ohio farmland, with European countries leading. Growth is fueled by renewable energy projects, raising concerns over land use and national security.

SHIC invests $1.5 million in research to address swine health challenges, emphasizing disease prevention and resilience in the U.S. pork industry.

Callie Robinson of Tennessee won the AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet, earning a scholarship for her insights on farm business diversification.

Belgium confirms its first avian flu cases in domestic cats, while U.S. poultry and dairy farms continue to report new H5N1 detections.

The Lambing Basics Workshop on April 12 at Iowa State University provides hands-on training in lambing care. Farmers will gain practical experience in managing ewes and newborn lambs.

Penn State researchers use landscape transcriptomics and AI to identify bumble bee stress from gene patterns, aiming to understand and combat bee population decline.

Pennsylvania hosts an HPAI conference call on March 19th, addressing dairy and poultry concerns, surveillance, biosecurity, and offering expert Q&A.

The 105th Southwest Missouri All Breeds Bull Sale on March 31st features performance-tested bulls, with MU Extension offering EPD education for buyers.

University of Kentucky's Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour on March 27th offers grain growers and advisors strategies to combat this yield-reducing weed in Kentucky.

Kentucky farmers affected by the January 2025 ice storm can apply for USDA FSA physical loss loans to repair damaged property by the October 21, 2025, deadline.

Governor Hochul encourages New Yorkers to celebrate Maple Month, support local producers, and attend Maple Weekends, highlighting NY's leading maple industry.