Fairlife launched a $650M regional flagship dairy plant in Webster, New York, creating 380 jobs and processing up to 6M pounds of local milk daily.

Governor Josh Shapiro visited Three Springs Fruit Farm to encourage Pennsylvania growers affected by the April freeze to apply for the new $10 million state disaster recovery grant program.

The USDA designated several Pennsylvania counties as natural disaster areas from severe drought, enabling eligible farmers to apply for emergency loans through March 29, 2027.

Proposed farm bill reductions could limit conservation funding and make it harder for farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices that strengthen farms and protect natural resources.

Global wheat markets are adjusting to evolving U.S. tariff policies, with buyers watching new investigations, trade negotiations, and expanding exemption programs.

Farmers can improve wheat returns by selecting varieties with strong disease resistance, stable grain quality, and characteristics desired by milling markets.

A new modeling study shows agrivoltaics can support crop growth, improve solar panel performance, save water, and create cooler working conditions for farmers.

Corn futures rose above $5 per bushel as lower yield estimates and tightening global supplies increased market attention ahead of harvest.

The Missouri Rice Research & Merchandising Council hosted its 2026 Rice Field Day, highlighting grower-funded crop research, precision technology, and policy updates.

Lincoln University students prepared meals from their home countries using Finca EcoFarm produce, blending cultural exchange with hands-on agricultural and culinary learning.

Applying residual herbicides like pyroxasulfone at the right time helps Kentucky wheat growers manage Italian ryegrass and winter annual weeds to protect seasonal crop yields.

UW-Madison Extension experts recommend core aerating and overseeding thin Wisconsin lawns by early September to improve soil health, fix compaction, and build turf density.

The UW Board of Regents approved capital project requests for UW-River Falls, funding a new Plant Science Discovery Center and Ag Sciences Complex upgrades for the 2027-2029 state budget.

Net Present Value helps producers determine whether a replacement heifer investment is profitable by comparing future returns with current costs and evaluating long-term financial performance.

Cattle producers are being urged to avoid using former fertilizer or pesticide tanks for water storage, as chemical residues can remain and cause serious health problems or death.

Gardeners can improve vegetable quality and boost plant productivity by harvesting crops at the proper stage. Knowing the signs of ripeness helps ensure better flavor, texture, and yields.

USDA is directing $37 million to an Agricultural Research Service facility at UNL, bringing federal support above $70 million and advancing agricultural research infrastructure.

Minnesota soybean growers face rising late season aphid populations and should scout through early R6 while considering thresholds, crop stress, natural enemies, and treatment timing.

North Dakota agriculture leaders say year-round E15 can strengthen corn demand, support ethanol plants, create jobs, expand energy production, and offer drivers savings.

Lawmakers are exploring several ways to advance the Farm Bill, but Senate disagreements, election uncertainty, and differences over key provisions continue to delay progress.

The RANCH Act proposes payments for converting cropland to grassland, supporting cattle producers, conservation, and efforts to rebuild the nation’s declining cow herd.