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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The USDA has announced that eight more companies have adopted the voluntary Product of USA label, marking another step forward in efforts to increase transparency within the food industry and support ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $1.07 million in four Wisconsin meat processing businesses through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) Phase 4 to increase ...

As disease monitoring continues across the country, poultry producers are encouraged to remain proactive, review farm biosecurity plans, and take steps to safeguard animal health. Strong prevention ...

Farmers and ranchers across the United States will benefit from more than $325 million in new conservation funding announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The investment will be ...