The Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) initiative will help farmers with cost and technical assistance to plant cover crops.

Despite heavy rains in May that reduced yields in low-lying areas, Wisconsin's potato crop looks promising. Due to an abundance of rain, statewide crop damage ranges from 5% to 10%.

Colorado is the only state that requires mandatory bulk tank testing. The state veterinarian ordered these weekly tests to curb the spread of bird flu in the dairy and poultry industries.

The National Land Cover Database shows that agricultural land in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin dropped from 150,312,467 to 148,716,812 acres between 2001 and 2021.

Research at the Madison County solar farm in Ohio is exploring large-scale multi-use farming alongside photovoltaic solar panels.

Nebraska and Iowa Attorneys General Mike Hilgers and Brenna Bird, with farmers and agricultural officials, are advocating for a unified EPA rule on farm chemical labeling.

The USDA announced policy changes to the FSA's Farm Loan Programs that will take effect on September 25.

The USDA Crop Progress report indicated that all six spring wheat growing states began the harvest.

Recent rains in South Texas provided temporary relief for agriculture but failed to address long-term irrigation challenges.

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, released on August 6, showed improved farmer sentiment despite falling corn and soybean prices.