The research, led by the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center, found that rotating corn after soybeans boosts yields and reduces nitrogen needs, though it impacts soil carbon levels and nitrogen ...

“These cuts, even to relatively small programs, are going to mean that fewer farmers have access to resources and information that help them have a successful livelihood, help their business work and ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule, a decision that will open 58.5 million acres of national forest land to improved management. The ...

Republican efforts in Congress are targeting federal programs meant to support fossil fuel competitiveness and clean energy innovations. Proposals include slashing funding for carbon capture, clean ...

Ports of Indiana has selected Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a major global player in agri-commodities, to operate the grain export terminal at Burns Harbor. This move is expected to restore one of the ...

Winter wheat was 91% headed, and 15% of the crop had begun to color. This is six days behind last year and five days behind the five-year average. The condition of winter wheat improved to 75% rated ...

Farmers, agricultural professionals, and crop enthusiasts are invited to attend the Mid-Season Crop & Pest Management Field Day on Friday, June 27, 2025. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to ...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Hancock Agricultural Research Station will host its annual Potato Research Field Day on Thursday, July 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Located in the Central Sands ...

Research has shown that treating drought-affected switchgrass with a combination of ammonia, water, and enzymes, followed by adjusting the pH of the hydrolysate, improves microbial fermentation and ...

Modern biotech products like insect-resistant maize, herbicide-tolerant canola, and gene-edited livestock have improved farm productivity, cut costs, and supported environmental sustainability. Yet, ...

A new market-based water system in the Colorado River basin could improve water use, benefit agriculture, and restore critical fish habitats. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, offers a ...

A promising solution is regenerative agriculture, a system that focuses on soil health, livestock, and plant relationships. It allows farmers to rely less on external inputs and government support.