The study, published in Plant Biotechnology Journal, reveals that engineered sorghum can accumulate up to 5.5% dry weight oil in leaves and 3.5% in stems, vastly surpassing unmodified sorghum. This ...

Trump administration is set to reshape the United States' climate and energy policies, focusing on reversing initiatives from the previous administration. Among the priorities are reversing EPA rules, ...

By adopting CSA practices, farmers can produce biofuel feedstocks with lower carbon intensities and unlock financial benefits. Key industry associations like the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and ...

Dairy farmers, consultants, students, and service providers are invited to attend a groundbreaking conference focused on Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) technology. Hosted by the University of ...

Trump administration has announced additional nominees for key positions within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The selected individuals bring a wealth of experience and leadership ...

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 ...

In 2024, Dairy Shrine awarded scholarships totaling $45,000 to 38 students from universities and technical schools. Over its 75-year history, the organization has granted more than 1,000 scholarships, ...

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 ...

The USDA’s recent Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) reform, approved across all 11 orders, includes significant updates to milk pricing but has sparked controversy over increased make allowances.

Researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute have discovered nine unique mutations in an H5N1 bird flu strain isolated from a human in Texas. These mutations allow the virus to replicate more ...

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 Farm Service Agency (FSA) of the USDA continues to evolve as the "front desk" for American farmers, reflecting its commitment to agricultural support and innovation. Since 2021, the FSA has made ...