Perdue Farms has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve violations of child labor laws at their Accomac, Virginia facility. The investigation revealed that Perdue and its ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) released the 2022-2023 impact report for the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program (PLWPG), demonstrating a ...

Antiviral medications remain effective despite mutations. Texas Biomed continues to analyze these mutations to determine their specific roles and potential risks. Researchers also call for a "One ...

Rhode Island’s agricultural community, including farmers, ranchers, and urban gardeners, is encouraged to tap into a substantial $16 million in USDA conservation funding available for 2025. This ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued an interim rule introducing Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. This rule outlines standards ...

The 2025 Dairy Wellbeing Workshop, offered by Professional Dairy Producers (PDP), provides valuable training for dairy farm teams. This program focuses on two key areas: understanding the impact of ...

The USDA has finalized its third rule under the Administration to improve fairness and transparency for contract farmers under the Packers and Stockyards Act. These reforms benefit farmers raising ...

Their five-year, $2.8 million initiative is set to revolutionize corn farming across the United States by integrating regenerative farming practices aimed at economic and environmental sustainability.

In 2023, foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land increased by 1.58 million acres, reaching a total of 45.58 million acres. This represents 3.61% of all privately held farmland in the country. The ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is inviting meat processors in the state to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant by February 24, 2025. This ...

The UW-Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are offering a series of workshops for CAFO permit holders, livestock producers, and their employees in ...

The USDA has introduced a significant update to the Packers and Stockyards Act, aiming to protect poultry growers from unfair practices and bring transparency to the payment system. The rule seeks to ...