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 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 ...

President Trump has issued a new executive order raising import duties on goods from 69 countries. Tariffs now range from 10% to 50%, aiming to rebalance U.S. trade and support domestic industries.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 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 ...