For April, the interest rates are set as follows: Farm Operating Loans at 5.375%, Farm Ownership Loans at 5.750%, and for those opting for joint financing, a reduced rate of 3.750%. Additionally, a ...

Approximately 20 students at the college had their tuition covered by these USDA grants. With funding halted, they are left with only weeks on campus unless alternate financial support can be secured.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has expanded the state's spongy moth quarantine to include La Crosse County, following data showing the invasive insect's ...

The USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report for 2025 shows that American farmers are planning to grow more corn while reducing soybean and cotton acreage. The report is based on surveys of growers and ...

Agricultural producers in Texas affected by wildfires can access USDA disaster assistance to recover from damage to crops, livestock, infrastructure, and farmland. Producers are encouraged to contact ...

Wisconsin lawmakers from both parties are collaborating to support livestock farmers in adopting managed grazing practices. The Senate and Assembly have introduced legislation to establish a ...

The USDA has announced a critical deadline for agricultural producers: April 15, 2025, is the last day to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the ...

Adding to the challenges are inconsistent trade policies, with fluctuating tariff announcements that have left farmers unsure about future market conditions. The combination of financial instability ...

The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025 marks a significant bipartisan effort to enhance the nutritional quality of diets among SNAP participants.

Wisconsin farmers are preparing for an increase in corn planting for the 2025 crop year, with plans to plant 3.95 million acres of corn for all purposes, a 200,000-acre increase from 2024, according ...

The USDA’s Grain Stocks report gives more insights. Corn stocks are down 2%, now at 8.15 billion bushels, with on-farm corn stocks down by 11%. Soybean stocks increased by 4%, and wheat stocks rose by ...

The White House is considering emergency aid for American farmers who may be affected by retaliation from global trading partners in response to newly proposed tariffs.