To combat Southwest New World screwworm outbreaks, the USDA is enforcing strict quarantines, sterile fly releases, and funding forty innovative agricultural biosecurity projects.

AFBF’s Zippy Duvall welcomed Senator Boozman’s farm bill draft for expanding credit and conservation but urged adding direct financial aid and year-round E15 fuel approvals.

Properly timed preharvest herbicide applications help growers improve small grain harvest efficiency and suppress tough weeds for future crops when following label guidelines.

Pennsylvania farmers use timely scouting, targeted herbicides, and strategic mowing to combat aggressive, resistant weeds in crops and pastures.

Red crown rot, a soilborne fungal disease traditionally found in the South, has been confirmed in a Wisconsin soybean field for the first time, threatening future crop yields.

The American Dairy Science Association honored UW-River Falls Assistant Professor Grace Lewis with the 2026 ADSA Foundation Early Career Award for her research and leadership.

New York opens 11 supportive housing units in Newburgh providing safe homes and services for women facing homelessness and addiction helping them rebuild lives and achieve long term stability.

The University of Kentucky Wildcat Pulling Team earned top honors at a national tractor design competition, showcasing innovation, strong teamwork, and hands-on engineering skills.

Kansas wheat harvest is ahead of schedule, but farmers are struggling with low yields due to drought freeze and late rains while hoping better conditions support upcoming soybean crops.

Rob Myers was inducted into the CTIC Hall of Fame for advancing conservation agriculture, leading major soil health initiatives, and mentoring the next generation in regenerative farming.

The 2026 cookout survey shows a slight price increase with most food items costing more due to supply and weather issues, though overall food spending remains relatively stable for families.

A specialist reflects five years guiding farmers through data analysis, building trust, and encouraging profitability-focused decisions while adapting strategies to meet diverse farming needs.

Drought, wildfires, and unusually warm weather have damaged winter wheat across the Great Plains, reducing yields, lowering crop quality, and creating financial pressure for many farmers.

Showy Goldenrod is a native fall-blooming plant that supports pollinators, provides food for birds, and adds color to landscapes while remaining easy to grow and maintain.