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The environmental impact is also positive. Seaweed products help trap carbon in the soil and reduce the need for chemical inputs, making farming cleaner and greener.
A new proposal from President Trump aims to help U.S. farmers and businesses address ongoing labor shortages by creating a path for undocumented workers to leave the country temporarily and return ...
As agriculture shifts toward eco-friendly methods, seaweed extract is gaining global attention. Extracted from ocean plants, it provides key nutrients, hormones, and enzymes that boost plant growth ...
In Clear Lake, Iowa, school meals included fresh apples, carrots, and turnips, all grown within a 200-mile radius. The initiative not only provided healthy food to students but also supported small ...
Tickets are now available for the 78th Alice in Dairyland Finals, an annual Wisconsin tradition celebrating agriculture and selecting the state's next agricultural ambassador. This year's event will ...
Unusual honeybee deaths are troubling researchers in 2025. The projected loss could reach 60–70% this year, far above the typical 40% annual average. This sharp rise may hurt crop pollination and ...
While northern Wisconsin still faced lingering frost and overly wet topsoil hindering progress, central and southern regions saw the commencement of spring tillage and early planting activities.
The 2024 Feeding the Economy report reveals that agriculture now impacts over one-third of the U.S. economy, totaling $9.5 trillion. Although only 2% of Americans are farmers, their work supports an ...
After facing harsh weather conditions, including floods and tornadoes, Texas farmers now have help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through multiple disaster assistance programs.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has awarded nearly $248,840 in Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants to 11 state companies in 2024.
Wisconsin farmers and forest landowners seeking conservation funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) should apply for the Regional ...
The bipartisan Farmer First Fuel Incentive Act was recently introduced by Senators Roger Marshall of Kansas and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. The bill supports American farmers by encouraging the use of ...