Anthrax has been confirmed in multiple beef herds in Carbon County, Wyoming, by the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory.

Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA had authorized licensure applications for an initial field study of a non-replicating H5N1 vaccine for cattle.

Drought in Northern Mexico, paired with high feeder cattle prices in the U.S., has substantially increased feeder cattle imports to the U.S. in 2024.

According to the USDA and Ocean Spray, 4.9 million barrels of cranberries are projected to be harvested this fall.

Dry weather and warmer temperatures across the Corn Belt over the past couple of weeks have accelerated corn maturity and an early start to harvest, according to the USDA Crop Progress report released on 9/8.

The USDA projects California’s walnut crop to be 19% lower than last year. This is primarily due to a decrease in bearing acres and reduced yields.

The USDA announced new funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).

Congress returned from its August recess this week as the September 30 deadline to pass a new farm bill draws near.

A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) study explores how insights into fruit detachment can lead to the mechanization of harvesting.

The USDA Economic Research Service released its latest projections for 2024 farm income.