A new bipartisan bill, the Strengthening Local Food Security (SLFS) Act of 2025, aims to help local farmers and expand access to healthy food. Senators Jack Reed and Jim Justice introduced the bill.

The bill introduces several NGFA-supported updates that aim to make the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) more efficient and transparent. A major focus is on encouraging the adoption of new ...

On July 18th, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members from across the state came together at Kamp Kenwood for the 2025 Summer Conference, an annual event dedicated to celebrating grassroots leadership, ...

Smith grew up on a small farm and was inspired by mentors in agriculture. Now, through his leadership of the Forage Legume Research Program, he focuses on developing new legume and grass varieties ...

Farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the upcoming Nitrogen Management & Water Quality Field Day hosted by Chippewa County Extension on Monday, August 4, 2025. The event will ...

The findings showed that whole beef cuts performed better in long-term storage compared to pre-sliced steaks. This is because whole pieces retain moisture and texture more effectively during freezing ...

For the week ending July 20, 2025, Wisconsin experienced 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. While ongoing rainfall benefited most crops, ...

The National Farm Security Action Plan was introduced to protect America’s farmland and food supply against foreign threats and growing risks. This initiative, backed by national leaders, including ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $675.9 million in disaster relief to help Florida farmers recover from severe hurricane damage. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins made ...

The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) recently donated $1,500 worth of Ground Beef to food banks across the Feeding Wisconsin network, following a community-driven fundraiser focused on supporting families ...

The Center for Urban Smart Agriculture has launched a pest management workshop series. Using a train-the-trainer approach, the program builds pest management skills among community members, creating a ...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has announced the addition of Amelia Neas as its new Programs & Policy Manager. In this role, Neas will support the organization’s advocacy efforts and ...