The USDA is forecasting more milk and lower dairy prices heading into 2026 and 2027, with a growing U.S. dairy herd driving production up by about 1.5 billion pounds year over year.
The Pacific Northwest drought map is looking more serious this week, with Idaho, Oregon, and Washington all reporting expanding dry conditions and parts of Idaho near the Nevada border now at the highest drought classification on the scale.
Federal lands are set to see increased grazing, a decision ranchers applaud for its potential to reduce wildfire risks while sparking debate with environmentalists over land use.
The Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of the summer grilling season. USDA’s Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers said with the warmer weather, it’s important to protect against food safety risks.