A recent Cornell University study revealed how the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 strain is harming the U.S. dairy industry. The virus causes severe mastitis in cows, reducing milk ...

The meeting included Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, both praised for their support of agriculture. The Farm Bureau’s Council of Presidents later ...

The Buy Local Challenge, launched in 2006, has expanded into a statewide initiative. This year’s cookout featured 11 chefs preparing dishes using local ingredients, along with oyster samples, BBQ ...

In early 2025, Midwest agriculture faced severe challenges due to global conflicts and trade wars. These issues hit row-crop farmers hard, pushing many toward bankruptcy. The region's economy suffered ...