Agricultural employers continue to face strong competition for skilled workers, making recruitment and retention a priority across the industry. To support employers in building a stronger workforce, ...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced a new one-time signing bonus of $1,000 per acre for eligible producers who establish new forest buffers along cropland and waterways. The ...

The new lending enhancements are part of USDA's ongoing commitment to supporting rural communities and agricultural businesses. Faster approvals, reduced paperwork, and digital tools can help ...

USDA is encouraging individuals from across the agricultural community to apply. Potential candidates include producers, educators, researchers, scientists, industry representatives, and leaders from ...

The American Soybean Association is entering a new phase for its well-known leadership development initiative through a partnership with Vylor. The organization recently announced that Vylor will ...

Homeowners and renters in Wisconsin have an opportunity to stay informed about commercial pesticide applications occurring near their properties through the state’s Landscape Pesticide Registry.

The program reached another milestone in 2026 by delivering grain rescue tubes and hands-on training to 67 fire departments. These resources help rural emergency personnel respond effectively when ...

Sulfur, calcium, and magnesium support important plant functions, while micronutrients such as zinc, manganese, and boron help optimize crop performance. Soil pH is equally important because it ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $450,000 grant to the Town of Genoa Volunteer Fire Department. The funding will be used to replace a fire engine that has been ...

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) and the Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover, Wisconsin, have established a new partnership aimed at expanding educational opportunities for ...

USDA has selected eight fertilizer manufacturing projects under the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program, marking a significant investment in domestic ...

Corn growers may soon have a new tool to combat one of agriculture's most persistent challenges. BASF has announced that Ridivex herbicide has received registration from the U.S. Environmental ...