Luke Lindberg has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). His confirmation received wide ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has put forward a set of health-centered policy recommendations to the Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission. These recommendations are designed to ...

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) has announced the finalists for its Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) Farming for the Future and Outstanding Agriculture Professional Awards. These ...

Finalists have been announced for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s (WFBF) prestigious 35 Under 35 Award, presented through its Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) program in collaboration with ...

Eradicated in the U.S. since the 1970s, screwworms were once controlled by releasing sterile male flies—an innovation by the USDA. However, since 2023, the flies have been moving north again, sparking ...

This shift towards vertical integration means that Walmart can dictate both the production and pricing of beef. With full control over the beef supply, Walmart can influence consumer demand by ...

Breakout sessions during the forum featured key programs such as the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program, which connects grassroots conservation efforts with broader state goals.

The USDA has announced a major investment of $106 million in forest conservation. The funds will be directed towards the Forest Legacy Program, which helps states and landowners conserve private ...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has strongly endorsed the Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection (HELP) Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO). This critical legislation aims ...

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins congratulated Tyler Clarkson on his confirmation as General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Clarkson’s confirmation comes after an ...

Governor Tony Evers has announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, with her term beginning on July 16, 2025.