APHIS awarded a contract to Merck Animal Health in July 2025 to supply up to $20 million worth of RFID tags to the swine industry over the next five years. The program is modeled after a successful ...

On his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that no wind or “farmer destroying” solar projects would be approved under his leadership. His comments coincided with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new slate of Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) state leaders. Their mission is to carry out federal farm and rural ...

A balanced strategy emphasizes right-sized phosphorus, vigilant monitoring, and practices that encourage robust roots and microbial life. By empowering the rhizosphere, farmers can improve nutrient ...

The National Pork Board (NPB) has announced two research opportunities designed to improve pig health and farm readiness. The first is a targeted RFP on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome ...

Grazing provides a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional landscaping, as sheep can eat weeds and grass even on steep or uneven terrain. While the concept of using livestock for ...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting the 2025 Dairy Spanish Webinar series, El “Break” Info-Lechero, to provide Spanish-speaking dairy workers and the wider Spanish ...

US soybean growers face a challenging harvest season as the China trade dispute continues. The American Soybean Association (ASA) cautions that farmers cannot endure a prolonged loss of their largest ...

Beef producers are experiencing a slightly different situation. Prices for beef are at record highs, with ground beef averaging $6.25 per pound in July. However, higher operating costs from inflation ...

Classifying America’s 1.9 million farms to better reflect their variety is critical to evaluating and reporting on U.S. agriculture,” said NASS Administrator Joseph Parsons. “Typology allows us to ...

The OPTRIENT portfolio also includes NITAMIN, a 30 0 0 foliar fertilizer with 60% slow release nitrogen. Its low salt index and low ammonia and biuret levels make it suitable for direct leaf ...

A beloved New York State Fair highlight returns with fresh charm: the 57th Annual American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture. Titled Dairy For Good Nourish Grow Thrive, the display honors ...