The care doesn't stop after it's a calf, or after first lactation. It's a commitment that continues until that animal leaves ...

Exports of U.S. pork and beef trended lower in May. This was primarily due to steep declines in shipments to China. Data was ...

Beef demand peaks in June. It typically gives way to a price slump in the hottest part of summer. Fed cattle prices have ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Potato ...

Wrestling, rodeos, and animal shows, oh my! There’s no place like fair! That’s the theme of the 2025 Jefferson County Fair, ...

Winters references the Chevron Renewable Energy Group plant closure, announced in March 2024. Chevron blamed the EPA for the decision after the last administration set its renewable fuel standards ...

State regulations miles away could ultimately impact the price you pay for groceries. Proposition 12 is a California law that sets specific housing requirements for certain farm animals, including egg ...

University Extension staff are spreading the word that it’s time to keep an eye on winter wheat for possible head and leaf diseases. Dr. Shawn Conley, UW-Extension Small Grains Specialist, says ...

Hamilton explains that even before crop seeds go into the ground, the field surveys are underway. The goal is to predict insect pressure for May and June. Then, surveys continue through early October ...

The University of Wisconsin System is asking for $7 million in the state biennial budget to continue support for the Dairy Innovation Hub. The Hub started in 2019, supporting dairy research at three ...

Helena Agri-Enterprises is awarding Alex Roe of Monticello with the Homegrown® Scholarship worth $1,000 to pursue a higher education. Roe is a graduate of Monticello High School and is entering the ...

Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news ...