USDA forecasts indicate U.S. peanut production will be significantly lower than last year's crop. Total production is expected to be around 2.56 million tons, a notable decline from the near-record ...

After correcting the issue, USDA revised its figures and increased the September national corn production forecast by 28.4 million bushels. The updated estimate created a more accurate representation ...

Farm Bureau leaders emphasized that women continue to make valuable contributions to agricultural leadership. By strengthening communication skills, participants become better prepared to support ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), through its International Agribusiness Center (IABC), welcomed 13 international delegations representing 21 countries ...

John Deere reported that all employees previously on layoff in Waterloo, the Quad Cities, Ottumwa, and Dubuque have now been asked to return to work. This development reflects increasing labor needs ...

Livestock and dairy producers are receiving welcome news following the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to discontinue a long-running emissions initiative that began nearly 20 years ago. The ...

Advances in artificial intelligence are creating new opportunities for agriculture, including improved pest management and crop protection. Researchers are now applying machine learning technology to ...

National winners recorded an average wheat yield of 146.40 bushels per acre. State winners in traditional contest categories achieved an average yield of 134.72 bushels per acre, demonstrating the ...

The new World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. Infestations can cause serious wounds, production losses and even death when left untreated.

Winter forage planting continued across much of the state. Producers planted wheat and other cool season crops where soil moisture is allowed, hoping to provide grazing opportunities during the colder ...

A new cattle market reporting system from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is expected to improve price transparency across one of the country's most important cattle-feeding regions.

Drought can place significant pressure on forage systems, making it difficult for livestock producers to maintain healthy pastures and adequate feed supplies. Agricultural experts emphasize that ...