The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension will host the Breeding Edge: Reproduction & Crossbreeding Insights workshop on November 5, 2026, in Jefferson, Wisconsin.

The study shows that large sales volumes do not always translate into the strongest organic footprint. While California excels in scale, Vermont leads in concentration and integration of organic ...

Potassium is particularly important for photosynthesis because it helps regulate the opening and closing of stomata, the small pores that control gas exchange and water loss. When soybean plants do ...

Dairy producers and industry professionals can strengthen their financial and business management skills through the 2026 Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop, presented by Professional ...

The EIA estimates heating oil prices could increase by roughly 30 percent, although milder weather conditions may help reduce overall consumption and soften the impact on household budgets. Even so, ...

A series of unusually hot and dry harvest seasons is creating ongoing challenges for Arkansas rice producers. Agricultural researchers say 2026 represents the fourth straight year in which harvest ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County. The affected birds ...

Working through a partnership between state and local agencies, nearly 1,000 acres of agricultural property in Polk County have been permanently protected through conservation easements. These ...

The Intermediate Division also featured a strong showing from Wisconsin exhibitors. Justin Brandel of Lake Mills won the division and received the Howard Voegeli First Place Award. He also advanced to ...

The U.S. hog market continues to send mixed signals as the industry moves toward 2027. While hog inventories remain lower than a year ago, concerns about demand are becoming increasingly important.

The 2024 data confirm that family farms remain central to U.S. agriculture. From small operations serving local markets to large farms producing significant volumes of crops and livestock, family ...

Karly Anderson, a scientist and trainer with the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Humane Handling Institute (HHI), is heading a new $300,000 research project supported by the U.S. Department of ...