The USDA has laid off thousands of employees, affecting key agricultural research agencies like ARS, NIFA, and ERS. These cuts, aimed at reducing costs, have already disrupted research on crop ...

Cattle grazing small grains such as cereal rye, winter wheat, and triticale need proper mineral supplementation to maintain health and productivity. These forages can lead to deficiencies in sodium, ...

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) recently reinforced its support for the United Nations’ declaration of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

The updated policy not only supports an increase in biofuel production but also involves NASDA in efforts to dismantle trade barriers, fostering broader international market access for U.S.-produced ...

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has approved a policy to help new farmers with business training and technical assistance. This decision, made at the 2025 Winter ...

Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, has announced significant expansions in its biologicals sector by acquiring key assets from Novartis and inaugurating a new production facility in ...

The Animal Care, Nutrition, and Vet Services Meet-Up will take place on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Library/Atrium of the Animal Science Building. This event is designed for ...

The Rural Partnerships Institute Indigenous Food Systems Project is hosting an interactive webinar series exploring Indigenous agronomy, its practical applications, and its integration with Western ...

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer addressed the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee about the effects of California’s Proposition 12. She ...

The February Cattle on Feed report recorded 11.7 million head of cattle in U.S. feedlots as of February 1, 2025, marking a 0.7% decline from the previous year. While overall numbers dropped, ...

A bipartisan effort to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef is gaining momentum in Congress. The bill aims to prevent imported beef from being labeled as “Product of U.S.A.” ...

CheeseCon 2025, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), will offer a comprehensive program for dairy processing professionals, including CEOs, ...