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The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has put forward a set of health-centered policy recommendations to the Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission. These recommendations are designed to ...
Luke Lindberg has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). His confirmation received wide ...
President Trump has issued a new executive order raising import duties on goods from 69 countries. Tariffs now range from 10% to 50%, aiming to rebalance U.S. trade and support domestic industries.
Eradicated in the U.S. since the 1970s, screwworms were once controlled by releasing sterile male flies—an innovation by the USDA. However, since 2023, the flies have been moving north again, sparking ...
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) has announced the finalists for its Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) Farming for the Future and Outstanding Agriculture Professional Awards. These ...
Finalists have been announced for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s (WFBF) prestigious 35 Under 35 Award, presented through its Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) program in collaboration with ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is excited to invite families and food lovers to the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from August 3–8, 2025. This ...
This shift towards vertical integration means that Walmart can dictate both the production and pricing of beef. With full control over the beef supply, Walmart can influence consumer demand by ...
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins congratulated Tyler Clarkson on his confirmation as General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Clarkson’s confirmation comes after an ...
The USDA has announced a major investment of $106 million in forest conservation. The funds will be directed towards the Forest Legacy Program, which helps states and landowners conserve private ...
Breakout sessions during the forum featured key programs such as the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program, which connects grassroots conservation efforts with broader state goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is offering a “Parasite Patrol - Plus” workshop tailored for sheep and goat producers. Scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m ...