The USDA is helping new farmers and ranchers grow their operations by offering loan programs through its Farm Service Agency (FSA). These loans are vital for those unable to obtain credit through ...

Despite a small reduction in the number of milk cows, production levels remained strong. The average number of milk cows during March stood at 1.27 million head, unchanged from February 2025 but down ...

More than 650 U.S. farm advisors participated in a 2024 survey led by CTIC, SARE, and ASTA to understand how they influence cover crop use. It marks the first advisor-focused report since the survey’s ...

In the past, deep tillage damaged soil health. Over time, farmers shifted to no-till systems, which now make up about 33% of U.S. farms. Between 2018 and 2021, 77% of eastern South Dakota farmers ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting public comments until April 28, 2025, on a proposed special pesticide registration for Stinger and Stinger ...

To fix this, the USDA introduced a new initiative—Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP). This plan will use existing funds and focus on helping farmers directly instead of funding long paperwork ...

The USDA invites farmers and ranchers to a free virtual webinar on April 22, 2025, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EDT. The session aims to educate beginning farmers about the wide variety of federal resources ...