Since 2024, the U.S. has documented 66 human H5N1 cases, most of which were mild. However, a new genotype carried by migrating wild birds has caused severe infections, including one in Louisiana and ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the application deadline and increased payment limits for its Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. Specialty crop producers ...

Climate change poses significant challenges to U.S. apple production, with prime regions like Yakima, Kent, and Wayne facing increasing risks, as revealed by a Washington State University (WSU) study.

The U.S. ethanol industry is facing severe challenges due to the ongoing trade war with China. At New York Sugar Week, Mike Dwyer, chief economist of the US Grains Council, explained how tariffs have ...

Agrivoltaics, the innovative merging of solar energy panels with agricultural land, is gaining momentum as a sustainable solution to modern farming challenges. This approach not only preserves arable ...

The National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed that a poultry farm in Kent County, Delaware, tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza, specific to the Eurasian lineage 2 ...

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking significant steps by allocating $306 million to enhance the nation's defense against the H5N1 avian flu.

Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) brings back The Dairy Signal for 2025, offering a lineup focused on new technologies, cow health, and the current dairy market landscape. The weekly educational ...

These payments are a critical lifeline for producers struggling with volatile market conditions, allowing them to continue farming despite financial challenges. This aid is designed to ensure the ...

Many farmers know they need a plan for their farm's future, but starting the conversation can be daunting. This is where the University of Wisconsin-Extension comes in! They are offering free ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the 2025 marketing assistance loan rate for upland cotton at 52.00 cents per pound. This rate supports farmers with interim financing, enabling ...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is actively monitoring the H5N1 avian influenza virus, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach between heightened vigilance and maintaining routine ...