USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Mexican authorities are also enhancing surveillance, holding technical meetings, and ensuring animal movement is carefully managed.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $200 million investment to expand timber production and strengthen rural communities. The funding will support the Forest Service’s National ...

U.S. farmers are calling on the federal government to boost domestic biofuel use as they deal with falling exports and growing crop surpluses due to trade disputes. Following trade wars, especially ...

In celebration of June Dairy Month, the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will host its second annual community blood drive. This special event is held to honor dairy producers for their continuous ...

In addition to cow care, managing calf hutches effectively plays a major role in herd health. Calf hutches must protect calves from both extreme heat and cold. Factors like wind, temperature, humidity ...

Starting June 1, long-awaited updates to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) are now in effect. These changes are designed to modernize how milk prices are calculated and better reflect today’s ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $1 billion in emergency assistance for livestock producers impacted by drought and wildfires in 2023 and 2024. These funds are being distributed ...

Proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, could cost the state over $314 million each year. A report by the Wisconsin Department ...

Wisconsin will begin testing raw milk from dairy farms for signs of H5N1 avian influenza, joining a national effort to protect both animal and human health. This new testing initiative follows USDA’s ...

A recent executive order now requires all commercial truck drivers in the United States to be proficient in English. While federal regulations already include basic English understanding for reading ...

Milkweed has been named the “Plant Species of the Year” by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for 2024. This native plant plays a critical role in supporting monarch butterflies, ...

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