The Shapiro Administration invested over $5.8 million to purchase development rights for 22 Pennsylvania farms, protecting 1,228 acres of farmland from commercial development.

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced "Leading A Legacy" as the theme for the 2027 PA Farm Show, honoring multi-generational family farming traditions.

New York Farm Bureau honored Donna Lupardo and Maureen Torrey with its Distinguished Service Award for their dedicated leadership and lifelong contributions to state agriculture.

The Missouri Farm Bureau and Diamond Pet Foods are accepting applications through October 18, 2026, for the 2027 Farm Dog of the Year contest, honoring helpful farm dogs.

Farmers gathered at Lincoln University of Missouri for an Organic Field Day to explore sustainable grazing techniques, pest control, and organic livestock management practices.

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture launched a Kentucky Proud merchandise licensing program, allowing eligible local businesses to feature the official state brand on approved goods.

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is highlighting its Food Is Medicine initiative at Ashland’s Healthy Hoopla fair to promote nutrition, local farming, and community health.

UW-Madison Extension will host a dairy reproduction and crossbreeding workshop on November 5, 2026, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, offering practical management insights for local producers.

To protect grass health, homeowners should shred fallen leaves and keep coverage under two inches to prevent snow mold, suffocation, and winter damage for a healthier spring lawn.

Nebraska FSA and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offer a free webinar to help crop producers understand ARC and PLC programs, review options, and meet enrollment deadlines.

Asian copperleaf is detected in a Minnesota corn field, raising concerns about its spread, herbicide resistance, and crop losses. Farmers are urged to identify and report suspected plants.

Leaving leaves, seedheads, and native grasses in fall gardens provides winter shelter and food for birds and pollinators while improving soil health and protecting plants.

Sprouted grains can provide similar feed value to normal grain for cattle and sheep, but farmers must check for mold, assess mycotoxin risks, and manage storage carefully.

Conducting a forage inventory in fall helps producers measure feed availability, assess livestock needs, identify shortages early, and create effective plans for winter grazing and feeding.