On May 14 the Dairy Innovation Hub’s annual Dairy Symposium in Madison spotlighted the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration (DSWR) initiative, an eight‑year, multi‑state study of how soil management and ...

Storms and high winds often damage irrigation systems, especially center pivots. Timely recovery steps help reduce downtime and avoid further issues. Start with safety. Disconnect power immediately ...

Hay market data for June 2025 has been compiled by Melissa Ohlrich, Crops and Soils Educator for Clark and Marathon Counties, UW-Madison Division of Extension. The report focuses on alfalfa hay and ...

Advancements in technology are transforming dairy farming through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time analytics. Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are leading efforts to equip ...

The American Farm Bureau’s annual cookout survey shows the cost to host a summer cookout for 10 people in the US stands at $70.92. This is 30 cents lower than last year but remains one of the highest ...

The Senate Parliamentarian has officially approved the revised provisions proposed by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. These changes affect state cost-sharing for ...

To manage storm stress, consider these self-care strategies: Step away briefly to refresh your environment. Recognize your energy limits and stop when needed. Communicate with people who understand ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) has reported a slight improvement in drought conditions across the nation as of June 24, 2025. Moderate to exceptional drought now covers 25.8% of the United States and ...

In addition to the DSTs, the project has developed the Socio-Economic Toolkit to Support Soil Restoration (SEST). This tool helps farmers understand the financial impact of restoration methods, ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently shared progress on the USDA’s five-step plan to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and support egg affordability. Since the plan began ...

June is National Pollinator Month, and efforts are growing to raise awareness about the role prairie restoration plays in supporting declining bee, butterfly and insect populations. One such ...

Those interested should apply online at tiny.utk.edu/SoutheastDBIReg. Questions can be directed to Shep Stearns or Ansley Roper at UT Extension. The program is funded in part by USDA’s Agricultural ...