Agriculture

Running a dairy farm isn’t easy, especially when the costs of production rise faster than income.

A 2020 study showed that cropland, including corn, can increase moisture levels in the air by up to 40%.

in-depth audio feature focused on the shift in Kentucky's agricultural community in recent years as fewer young Kentuckians choose to become farmers.

The bulk of the payments went to farmers in southern states with higher percentages of Black residents.

Federal grants from the Rural Energy for America Program will help businesses lower energy bills and expand their green energy footprint.

The announcement is part of the federal government’s ongoing response to the months-long outbreak within dairy cattle and years-long challenges faced by the country’s poultry industry.

Beginning Farmer Institute helps those starting out in the industry find firm footing. Applications are currently being accepted for its next cohort.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that it’s launching a voluntary pilot program to expand testing for dairy farms to gain better insight into the virus.

Christian County is among the top dairy counties in the state, ranking fourth for the number of milk cows.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released a new plant hardiness zone map — moving about half the country into a warmer section.

The Homegrown National Park philosophy seeks to increase pollinator habitats one backyard at a time.