AI is also improving how plant proteins are processed. For example, when using chickpeas to create flour, AI can help improve protein extraction methods while keeping the nutrition intact. It can also ...

In contrast, the Current Conditions Index saw a smaller drop of 5 points. Despite these declines, farmers remained more hopeful about future conditions compared to the current situation. Investment ...

On a Florida farm in Palm Beach County, Earth Day values are practiced year-round. This family farm produces certified organic vegetables like cabbage, tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers, alongside ...

A group of bipartisan lawmakers have reintroduced the Women in Agriculture Act to support and uplift women working in the farming and ranching sectors. Led by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández and ...

"In order to continue to receive taxpayer dollars from USDA, the state of Maine must demonstrate compliance with Title IX which protects female student athletes from having to compete with or against ...

"One thing is certain: American family farmers and ranchers will bear the brunt of this global trade war," Larew stated. This comment underscores the anxiety permeating rural economies as the ...

Meanwhile, bird migrations in the Great Lakes region are worsening the problem. Loss of wetlands is pushing birds closer to farms, increasing the risk of outbreaks. Experts emphasize that vaccination ...

Senator Baldwin stressed that aid should be distributed in a way that accounts for the specific needs of the dairy industry rather than a standardized approach. Senator Baldwin urged the Trump ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three open positions on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Eligible soybean producers ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has expanded the state's spongy moth quarantine to include La Crosse County, following data showing the invasive insect's ...

The USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report for 2025 shows that American farmers are planning to grow more corn while reducing soybean and cotton acreage. The report is based on surveys of growers and ...

For April, the interest rates are set as follows: Farm Operating Loans at 5.375%, Farm Ownership Loans at 5.750%, and for those opting for joint financing, a reduced rate of 3.750%. Additionally, a ...