According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost of a 10-person Fourth of July cookout in 2025 is $70.92, slightly lower than last year but 19% higher than in 2019.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the launch of the Great American Farmers Market to be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from August 3–8, 2025. This special ...

A recent study published in Science Advances reveals that climate change significantly lowers milk production in dairy cows. Researchers studied over 130,000 cows in Israel and found that extreme ...

Farmers are set to benefit from a new federal bill that strengthens safety nets and makes business tax cuts permanent. The House passed the legislation with a close 218-214 vote. The bill adds $68.3 ...

New and prospective landowners in Wisconsin are invited to join an engaging, educational event on Saturday, July 19, at the Sauk County Farm in Reedsburg. Hosted by UW-Madison Extension, this free ...

According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual market survey, a meal meant to serve 10 people now costs $69.03 up 4 percent compared to 2024. Although the total remains slightly below the record ...

A delegation of U.S. dairy leaders led by National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) President and CEO Gregg Doud travelled to the United Kingdom and the European Union in late June to explore ...

Walmart has opened its first company-owned case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas, aimed at strengthening its supply chain for Angus beef in the Midwest. The new facility marks a major move to ...

On July 3, 2025, an overnight criminal act targeted a family-run mink farm in Massillon, Ohio. According to Fur Commission USA, intruders cut through fencing and freed approximately 2,000 mink.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is organizing a major celebration to mark America’s 250th anniversary with the Great American Farmers Market. This national event will take place on the ...

Farm and crop leaders from across the United States are voicing strong support for the decision to terminate the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA). The decision, made by Commerce Secretary ...

Agricultural economists are urging farmers to lock in prices early through forward contracting to avoid harvest-time price drops that often fall below breakeven. Extension economists Ryan Loy and ...