Agriculture

The window is open for planting in the Ohio Valley region, while more consistent rains will continue to develop in the southern Plains and western Corn Belt. Trent Ford, Illinois...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute $340.6 million in disaster assistance to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities impacted by natural...

The European corn borer is one of the most prevalent pests across the world. It feeds on multiple species of plants, with corn being the most prominent. Today, this pest...

April 21, 2025 – Last week, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) met with farmers at Moon Valley Farm in Woodsboro, Maryland, where livestock, vegetable, and grain growers expressed concerns about...

By Cami Koons Research from The Nature Conservancy found current clean energy tax credits, if kept in place through 2032 would add more than $238 million in annual economic value...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. These appointees will lead efforts to advance President Trump’s America...

The Office of the United States Trade Representative on Thursday released final actions related to Section 301 fees on Chinese-made vessels arriving at American ports, making significant changes from the...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large...

The USDA’s second Crop Progress report of the season, released April 14, shows winter wheat heading steadily progressing in select states. As of April 13, California, Texas, and Arkansas are...

Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 57 awards during the 2025 annual California State Fair Cheese Competition. Out of 113 entries...