PLATTE CITY, Mo. (December 3, 2025) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB), an organization dedicated to lead, promote and support the growth of agricultural and rural lifestyle broadcasting, announces its 2026 Board of Directors. Elections were held at the recent NAFB Convention in Kansas City, where s...

MADISON, Wis. - Identity thieves take full advantage of the holiday season by impersonating popular businesses and soliciting consumers' personal information for dishonest reasons. To protect themselves from identity theft during this holiday season and year-round, consumers need to keep their data and personal informa...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing John W. Miller to serve as the secretary and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). "Building upon his years of experience both within and beyond the public sector, John has a proven track record of helping ...

ARLINGTON, VA - NMPF and USDEC Executive Vice President for Trade Policy and Global Affairs Shawna Morris testified today before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), urging the administration to leverage the 2026 U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Review to ensure that the agreement's anticipated benef...

From Joanna Guza's interview with Lance Zimmerman at the NAFB convention As we look toward 2026, the headlines regarding the beef industry are dominated by one theme: record-high prices. According to Lance Zimmerman, Senior Beef Industry Analyst for Rabobank, this price environment is driven by a unique combination of ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced six Wisconsin companies will receive Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants to help grow the local food economy. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin's agriculture and food industries...

Joanna Guza connected with Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn, dairy calf and heifer technical specialist for Vita Plus about taking better care of calves. We covered winter care, common mistakes, what little things to focus on, unique technology and what is next in the space of calf care. Follow Bethany on Instagram and LinkedIn.

DAIRY NEWS - As the dairy industry addresses shifting consumer demands, economic pressures, and a rapidly evolving food-innovation landscape, PDP will host the 2025 Dairy Insights Summit on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Madison Marriott South in Madison, Wis. The one-day summit brings together dairy producers, pr...

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Dec. 1, 2025) - Kent Bamford with Bamford Feedyard in Haxtun, Colorado, and Bob Foote with Foote Cattle Company in Bucyrus, Kansas, are the 2026 inductees in the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame. Honorees will be recognized at the 17th annual banquet on Feb. 4 during CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee...

DAIRY NEWS - This week's episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature insights on important trends in the dairy industry. On Tuesday, hear about trends in dairy markets and hedging strategies, and tune in on Thursday for an update on promotion efforts for Wisconsin dairy ...

Beef producers are invited to attend a series of free educational webinars this winter. The Beef Roundup Webinar Series will be hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension featuring Extension specialists and industry experts from across the country covering timely topics relevant to today's beef...

MADISON, Wis. - As the holidays approach and the giving season begins, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) have partnered to help consumers protect their money and personal information ahead of Giving Tuesday on Dece...

MADISON, Wis. (November 25, 2025) - The Wisconsin FFA Foundation, in partnership with Compeer Financial, is excited to participate in Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity taking place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. This year, the Wisconsin FFA Foundation invites individuals, companies, and organizations to "...

Both products have already been awarded a silver Agritechnica Innovation Award. Harsewinke, Germany -- (November 14, 2025) -- CLAAS is bringing home two FARM MACHINE Awards from Agritechnica - the world's leading agriculture technology trade show - after a jury of 21 international journalists recognized the new JAGUAR...

ANAHEIM, Calif. - More than 270 leaders from across the dairy value chain gathered Nov. 18 for the 2025 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Fall Meeting, sending a clear message: progress happens faster when the community moves forward together. The meeting drew 28 dairy farmers as well as representatives from cooperat...

MANITOWOC, WI-Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center's elves are excited to announce an expanded holiday experience for 2025, transforming the month of December into a festive celebration of Wisconsin agriculture. This month-long celebration takes place each Saturday and select additional days from December 6 through January ...

MADISON, Wis. - Online sales platforms get more popular every year, but many consumers are unaware of the unique risks online shopping can present or do not know how to shop online safely. During the busy holiday season, e-commerce can be a convenient and time-saving option for consumers buying gifts for their friends ...

The Dairy Innovation Hub held its sixth annual Dairy Summit on Tuesday, November 18, at the UW-River Falls campus. Through poster sessions, research presentations, and a panel discussion, the summit highlighted the latest Hub-funded research underway at UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, and UW-River Falls, addressing challen...

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Serena Schaffner, Chief Marketing Officer at the American Pecan Council and the American Pecan Promotion Board provides an overview of the U.S. pecan industry, including domestic and international marketing strategies, grower challenges and research that is identifying new op...

MADISON, Wis. - The holiday season is beginning, and many consumers are already shopping for the children in their lives. While they search for the perfect toys to wrap, they should remember that the greatest gift of all is safety! Shopping for New Toys If consumers plan to purchase a new toy online or in-store, they s...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 21, 2025) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) recognized excellence in agriculture broadcasting and exceptional contributions to NAFB and the farm broadcasting industry with multiple awards during its annual convention Nov. 19 - 21, 2025, in Kansas City. More than 700 broad...

Stanley-Boyd FFA dominated at the 2025 Chippewa County FFA Dairy Evaluation Clinic and taking home the title. Stanley-Boyd placed the top seven individual scorers during the judging contest. The clinic was held at Midnite Blu Registered Holsteins, Dale and Gloria Christoph farm, near Boyd. 28 students participated repr...

Juneau, Wis. - Dairy nonprofits and educational groups have until Dec. 1, 2025, to apply for grants up to $10,000 from Dairy's Foundation. Since its founding in 2002, Dairy's Foundation has supported programs that strengthen the dairy industry, awarding more than $365,000 in grants to organizations nationwide. Eligible...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 20, 2025) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) today awarded the prestigious 2025 Doan Award to Michelle Rook, national news and market reporter for Ag Day TV and U.S. Farm Report at Farm Journal, for her report, "Soyfoam: From the Field to the Fire." The award was...

(Washington, D.C., November 21, 2025) - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is excited to highlight the launch of the NEW Unified New World screwworm (NWS) website, screwworm.gov. This dynamic new site centralizes NWS information available across the federal government and reflects our whole-of-government ...

Think beyond tomorrow with fellow dairy farmers, industry leaders and others on Dec. 11 DAIRY NEWS - Leaders in the dairy sector recognize the need to regularly reinvent their practices and mindsets to stay ahead of industry changes. PDP Dairy Insights Summit, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), is de...

ARLINGTON, VA - NMPF elected Indiana dairy farmer Brian Rexing as its 15th chairman at its annual meeting last week, succeeding Randy Mooney of Rogersville, MO, who had served in the position for the past 17 years. This week's Dairy Defined Podcast is taken from their remarks at the meeting in Arlington, TX, with Moone...

Meet local dairy farmer Katie Grinstead of Vir-Clar Farm in Fond du Lac! She is the fourth generation and farms with her husband Grant, brother JR, sister-in-law Samantha and her parents, Gary and Rose. They milk 3,000 cows and have 50 farm family employees across two sites. Katie shares about the history of her family...

ARLINGTON, Texas - The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) honored Arizona dairy farmer Paul Rovey as the 2025 recipient of the Richard E. Lyng Award for his contributions and distinguished service to dairy promotion. The award is named for former U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Richard E. Lyng, ...

The University of Wisconsin's Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Certification Program has announced updates to its training and certification process for 2026. In-person training sessions and testing opportunities will be available in January, February, and March across Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties. ...

ARLINGTON, Texas - Dairy is winning with consumers and the national checkoff is helping lead the charge, thanks to investments in research, marketing, partnerships and innovation. That was the message from Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) President and CEO Barbara O'Brien at the 2025 Joint Annual Meeting of the United Dairy...

DMI's Katie Bambacht, Vice President of Nutrition Affairs at the National Dairy Council, speaks with DMI's Scott Wallin about how the checkoff is working directly with schools to improve school lunches (with dairy being front and center) by collaborating with the School Nutrition Association. Katie explains that nearly...

November 13, 2025 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced new upcoming board leadership following its fall board meeting, held Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C. Nick Wolfenden, Cargill, will serve as board chairperson beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brett Kaysen, PhD, National Pork Board, was appointed chairperson-elect with a t...

WASHINGTON (November 17, 2025) - Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for the new proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The revised WOTUS rule comes after decades of advocacy by NCBA and our state affiliate partners ...

(Washington, D.C., November 17, 2025) - Three days after the government reopened and despite the radical left Democrat caused shutdown, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins continue to put Farmers First, including the unprecedented move to reopen over 2,000 county FSA offices in...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Richland County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. The positive result came from a ...

(Washington, D.C., November 13, 2025) - Last week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins led the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission in the history of our country. During the mission to Mexico, 41 U.S. businesses, 33 cooperators and agriculture advocacy...

(Washington, D.C., November 13, 2025) - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the next milestone in the fight against New World screwworm (NWS) - the opening of a sterile fly dispersal facility in Tampico, Mexico. The Tampico facility will allow USDA to disperse sterile flies aerially across nort...

ARLINGTON, VA - The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praised yesterday's announcement of new trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala which collectively position U.S. dairy exporters for further gains in the Western Hemisphere. "U.S. dai...

DAIRY NEWS - Managing people is a different ball game than managing dairy calves and cows, and it is just as important to successful dairying. Dairy Managers Institute®, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), is a management and leadership program designed to build on the core communications skills c...

MADISON, WI - Apply now at WisCheeseMakers.org/Scholarships to be considered for Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association's (WCMA) seven student scholarships, worth a total of $29,000. Applications must be received by February 20, 2026. "WCMA members recognize that the value of the next generation's ideas and understan...

MADISON, Wis. - As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals or gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses. The red and yellow SSfW logo is a quick, reliable way to identify genuine Wisconsin products. The program's nearly 5...

ARLINGTON, VA - Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins touted the Trump administration's milk action plan to support American dairy farmers today at NMPF's annual meeting. "I want to be very clear. We will never stop fighting for those of you in the dairy industry and across rural America we have reached that golden...

ARLINGTON, VA - Integrity, ingenuity and the pursuit of excellence earned three farms and one program evaluator this year's National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program's Excellence Awards. The awards announced today recognize participants who uphold program values by demonstrating U.S. dairy f...

Juneau, Wis. - The deadline is nearing for applications for grants to fund dairy-focused projects and educational programs. For more than 20 years, Dairy's Foundation has raised funds and awarded grants to support educational and sustainability initiatives for the dairy industry and those impacted by it, including more...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that the new edition of the Growing Wisconsin magazine is now available online and in print. The 2025-26 edition features farms and businesses that are part of the Something Special from Wisconsin™ program...

Local farmer Bob Krause is working on getting 150 acres of corn harvested in Krakow, Wisconsin. He has been monitoring the moisture level of the corn kernels and started harvesting last week. He can harvest 8 rows at a time. This spring, he did minimal tillage and planted 36,000 corn seeds per acre using a planter with...

Black Hawk claimed its second title in winning the Chippewa Valley FFA Land Evaluation Invitational held at Riverview Farm near Boyd. Dan, Jackie, and Matthew Holub and Ali and Taylor Straschinske hosted 87 students representing seven schools from western and southern Wisconsin. Students evaluated four unique soil pit...

MADISON, Wis. - Retailers and grocery stores play an important role in ensuring FoodShare members can access healthy, nutritious food to feed their families. Today, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) remind Wisconsin busin...

Adam Fevold is one of the owners of Golden Bear Farms in Black Creek and Kiel, Wisconsin. They raise 130 cattle, 4,500 meat chickens, laying hens, and 325 pigs and sell directly to the consumer:

Picture the last time you went to the grocery store for farm-fresh potatoes. The beautiful display of colorful varieties we've come to expect didn't happen by chance. You may not know it, but whether you picked up hearty Russets, robust reds, or colorful petite creamers, you purchased a masterpiece of nature over a dec...

Omaha, NE -- (November 10, 2025) -- The CLAAS JAGUAR 1200 - the highest horsepower model of the new JAGUAR 1000 series - set a new official world record, harvesting 4,515 tons of whole crop wheatlage in 12 hours. The record, set in June, more than doubled the 2001 World Record. The machine also achieved unmatched effic...

Family farmers to gather for policy debates, workshops, and a locally sourced banquet curated by Luke Zahm CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) will celebrate its 95th Annual State Convention December 12-14, 2025, at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The annual gathering brings together family farm...

Policy Makers, Leaders Look Ahead for Dairy Innovations at Dec. 11 program DAIRY NEWS - Evolving consumer demands, breakthroughs in product and technology innovations, and economic pressures all combine to make dairy one of the fastest-changing industries in the world. The future of the dairy industry depends on its re...

DAIRY NEWS - Calmer cows, safer teams and more productive herds start with understanding animal behavior. The upcoming PDP Dairy Wellbeing Workshop, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), is designed to help dairy teams build stronger stockmanship skills and lameness-prevention strategies through hands-o...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites homeowners and renters to sign up for 2026 growing season notices in the landscape pesticide registry from November 1, 2025 through February 1, 2026. Registrants receive advance notice from commercial lawn care companies th...

Adam Fevold is one of the owners of Golden Bear Farms in Black Creek and Kiel, Wisconsin. They raise 130 cattle, 4,500 meat chickens, laying hens, and 325 pigs and sell directly to the consumer:

MADISON, WI - Enter today to compete for the dairy processing industry's most prestigious title - World Champion Cheese! Beginning November 4, cheese, butter, cultured products, and dry dairy ingredients can be entered in the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest at WorldChampionCheese.org. Hosted by the Wisconsin ...

MADISON, Wis. - Based on input received during the public comment period, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proposing substantial modifications to two DATCP administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease and Movement) and ATCP...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today called on Governor Tony Evers to immediately submit Wisconsin's application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program before the November 5 deadline, warning that failure to do so will cost Wisconsin $50 million in federal funding designated for rur...

The Rural Firefighters Delivering Agriculture Safety and Health (RF-DASH) online course is now live. The free course is part of the broader RF-DASH program, run by the National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute. RF-DASH aims to equip rural first responders with agricultural health and safety kn...

DAIRY NEWS - Fresh perspectives, expert interactions and peer-to-peer networking are in store for attendees of the 2026 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals®, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). Scheduled for January 20-22, 2026, the immersive three-day event will be held in San Juan, Puerto ...

DAIRY SUMMIT - Nov. 18 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at UW-River Falls, University Center and live streamed In-person & virtual: The sixth annual Dairy Summit showcases the Hub's newest projects in a public-friendly format, with a live virtual option. Sessions will also be posted to YouTube. Workforce development: A dedicate...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 3, 2025 - National Pork Producers Council President and Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler released the following statement on behalf of the pork industry in response to the White House fact sheet on the latest U.S.-China trade relations. "In a win for U.S. agriculture and America's pork prod...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 16, 2026. These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new m...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops at 12 p.m. on December 1, 2025. DATCP administers this program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Managem...

The Dairy Innovation Hub has released its sixth annual report, reflecting progress and activities at UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, and UW-River Falls from July 2024 through June 2025. The report outlines the major accomplishments of the Hub, both since its inception and during the preceding fiscal year. Read and download...

Des Moines, Iowa. Nov. 3, 2025. The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is proud to announce the establishment of the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence (USPCE) Swine Legacy Scholarship. For 20 years, the USPCE served as a vi...

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski received the Honorary American FFA Degree today during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is given to those who advance agricultural education an...

DAIRY NEWS - Next week's episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give producers insights on managing their teams and businesses. Michael Hoffman returns to the Dairy Signal on Tuesday for a discussion on the art of coaching, and Thursday's episode will review business structu...

MADISON, WI - Amid a weekslong federal government shutdown, members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today decried the looming lapse in funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and called on federal policymakers to take action to prevent a food security and economic cris...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions ...

DULUTH, Ga. (October 21, 2025) - When mastitis occurs, antibiotics are often an important part of getting cows back in the milking string. But not every case needs treatment, and that's where good decision-making comes in. "The goal isn't to avoid antibiotics," said Jennifer Roberts, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim...

Tuesday, December 2nd 6:00 PM check-in and 6:30-8:30 program Dunn County Government Center, 3001 HWY 12E, Menomonie, WI University of Wisconsin - Madison Livestock Educators Bill Halfman and Ryan Sterry invite beef producers to join us for an evening discussion on preparing the cow herd for winter and future planning. ...

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Paul Cornette, dairy farmer and owner of Cornette Dairy, and Jamie Fisher, Managing Director of Farmer for Sustainable Food (FSF), about how FSF is making a positive impact for farmers and their communities. Resources: A Framework for Farm-Level Sustainability Projects Produc...

The 2025 Badger Crops and Soils Update Meetings will take place Dec. 2-4, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. virtual) in Eau Claire (Dec. 2), Monroe (Dec. 3), and Appleton/virtually (Dec. 4). The annual UW Badger Crops and Soils Update Meetings are three regional, one-day in-person sessions and one ...

MADISON, Wis. - Consumers have choices, and during open enrollment periods when time is limited, it is important to understand the differences between health insurance and medical discount plans. These plans are sometimes mistaken for insurance; but in other cases, they are misrepresented by dishonest sellers. The Wisc...

New Trump plans threaten livelihoods of Wisconsin farmers and producers who are already grappling with economic volatility and reckless trade wars MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers is urging President Trump and the Trump Administration to support and protect the livelihoods of American farmers, ranchers, and producers and back...

Leadership workshop for high school students set for Nov. 12 at UW-River Falls DAIRY NEWS - A full day of interactive workshops, hands-on lab experiences and agricultural-career exploration is in store for high school students at the 2025 STRIDE™ Youth Leadership Conference, presented by Professional Dairy Produc...

Daniel's family farm, Diederich Farm, started in 1913. Daniel is the current owner and manager of the dairy. They milk 480 cows with 8 robots. They also farm 1,000 acres. This is brought to you by the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. He walks you through how a cow is milked with robots: Why dairy is so delicious

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to award 11 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program. The goal of the program is to build re...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2025 - In ongoing discussions with the Trump administration ahead of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans release, the National Pork Producers Council has formally expressed concerns regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's forthcoming definition of "ultra-processed foods,"...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2025 - In answer to the National Pork Producers Council's consistent engagement with his administration, President Trump has signed trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, with the Malaysia portion having enormous economic potential for America's 60,000+ pork producers. "America's pork p...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $145 million in fourth quarter 2025 payments for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and...

CHIPPEWA FALLS - A large donation of nutritious protein found its way from family farms to Wisconsin families this week when 35,000 pounds of pork was delivered to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. The donation, made by Farmers Union Enterprises (FUE) in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU), is part of a fiv...

MADISON, Wis. - The public comment period closed on October 15, 2025 on two Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease and Movement) and ATCP 12 (Animal Markets, Dealers and Truckers). "Than...

MADISON, Wis. (October 25, 2025) - The Wisconsin FFA Foundation proudly announces the launch of its new sustainable giving initiative, Rooted in Giving Circle. Officially introduced on October 25 in conjunction with Make a Difference Day, the program establishes a community of dedicated supporters who are rooted togeth...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden issued the following statement in response to unconfirmed reports that the Trump administration plans to quadruple Argentine beef imports into the United States: "Wisconsin farmers and ranchers raise some of the best beef in the world. Flooding our markets with fore...

U.S. soy growers are facing multiple headwinds, including uncertainties over trade, high input costs and weather variability. But growers continue to look for new solutions. On Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. central time, Agri-Pulse will host a webinar to discuss opportunities for driving more volume and value across food, feed, f...

The annual Partnerships in Action (PIA) conference, held Oct. 13-16 in Denver, Colorado, brought state beef councils from across the country together to learn about the work of the Beef Checkoff. Attendees representing the Wisconsin Beef Council discussed ways national efforts can be expanded in the state and develo...

Juneau, Wis. - Do you have a great idea for a new program to educate dairy farmers or share information about the dairy industry with the public? Dairy's Foundation is accepting applications through Dec. 1., 2025, for grants up to $10,000 for programs that build the skills of students or dairy producers or increase pub...

ROSEMONT, Ill. - As part of the dairy checkoff's evolving youth strategy, GENYOUth announced that it is forming a strategic affiliation with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), creating the nation's largest in-school wellness organization. DMI will conclude its funding and operational support for GENYOUth by the end of thi...

(Washington, D.C., October 22, 2025) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced a suite of actions to strengthen the American beef industry, reinf...

The Wisconsin Beef Council is excited to announce new leadership to guide the state's Beef Checkoff program. Curt Larson of Reedsburg, WI, president and CEO of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association, has been elected board president for the next two years. He succeeds Amy Radunz, a beef cattle technical special...

The Rural Firefighters Delivering Agriculture Safety and Health (RF-DASH) program is excited to announce its next training, Saturday, Oct. 25, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Doug Simmerman, a recently trained RF-DASH trainer and agricultural safety educator, is partnering with the Hopkins County Fire Department to host the...

Congratulations to Adam and Megan Delfosse for being awarded the Y100 Farmer of the Month! Adam purchased the farm in 1996. They milk 85 cows and farm 200 acres. Their four kids help on the farm. This is proudly sponsored by Abts Lely Center:

Midwestern BioAg (MBA), a pioneer in biological and regenerative agriculture, is entering a new era focused on strengthening its core technologies, empowering trusted partners, and ensuring growers across the Midwest and High Plains have access to the agronomy tools and expertise they need to thrive. As part of th...

Verona, Wisc. -- UW-Madison's Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Beef Council will be hosting limited in-person Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification meetings over the coming months; those dates are listed below. Registration will start 30 minutes prior to the listed start time. Please go to or call the Wis...

ARLINGTON, VA - Paul Windemuller's path to the dairy industry is just as much about communication as it is about cows. The first-generation dairy farmer brings industry insight to life through his podcast, "AgCulture," bridging the gap between those involved in agriculture and those who enjoy its benefits. Th...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is excited to announce the launch of two interactive workshops, part of a brand-new curriculum aimed at providing education and resources to farmers and rural communities. These workshops will focus on critical topics such as health care, health insurance, and c...

MADISON - Four collegiate students have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Event Ambassadors. In the third year of this program, Frannie Everson, Kelly Herness, Parker Litterick and Brooke Mallek will use digital platforms to share highlights from the WFBF Annual Meeting & YFA Conference, Dec. 5-8, 2025 at th...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a 5-month-old colt in Marathon County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state's first confirmed case of EEE in a horse this year. In 2024, DATCP documented 10 cases of EEE in horses;...

MADISON, Wis. - Scammers convince consumers to invest their money in fraudulent schemes by using many different tricks - even romance. Ahead of Sweetest Day on October 18, consumers can protect themselves from heartbreak and devastating financial loss by learning how these scams work and how to identify them. In 2024, ...

Joanna Guza connected with Sarah Hagenow, the 78th Alice in Dairyland, to learn more about cranberry production in Wisconsin. You can learn more here.

Joanna connected with the 78th Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow to discuss agritourism in our state and unique ideas she has come across. DATCP Agritourism website.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Oct. 15, 2025) - The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of catt...

MANITOWOC, WI-Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is extending Halloween festivities across two days-Saturday, October 25 and Friday, October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Both days are packed with Wisconsin treats, costumes, animals, and corn maze adventures for visitors' enjoyment. Guests are encouraged to dress in thei...

Governor warns Trump Administration that rolling back already-approved awards at a time of record-high energy demand and rising costs would be reckless MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter amid reports that the Trump Administration plans to terminate over 600 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding awards, including...

Dr. Sonali Mohapatra recently joined the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) as part of a new grant program - Accelerate Biotechnological Innovations in Dairy (ABID) - to develop and scale up innovative technologies utilizing dairy byproducts. In 2023, CDR was awarded a $1.2M EDA Build to Scale grant from the U.S. Departme...

October 14, 2025 (Arlington, Va.) - The Animal Agriculture Alliance has published a new "Meat Matters" Guide. The guide is a science-based resource highlighting why meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, and seafood are essential to a balanced diet and sustainable food system. The report covers the nutritional benefits ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative now ranks as the second-largest dairy cooperative in the nation, based on milk volume, according to Hoard's Dairyman. The ranking, announced yesterday, moved Edge from third to second place due to an increase in member milk volume and growth in farm membership. "Our ...

This collaborative episode between Uplevel Dairy and World Dairy Expo features the McCarty Brothers-Mike, David, Ken, and Clay-as they discuss their family's legacy and milestones that led to being named World Dairy Expo's Dairy Producers of the Year. They reflect on their family's history from northeastern Pennsylvani...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County. Birds at the site were depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. H5N1 HPAI viruses are highly contag...

Gov. Tony Evers last month announced that federal disaster loans were made available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and encouraged Wisconsinites and local businesses affected by severe weather in August to apply. The governor is once again encouraging those who have been affected to apply for the ...

Helena Products Group (HPG) General Manager Patrick Ewan begins his tenure this month as the Chairman of the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA). Ewan enters the role as crop input manufacturer's face persistent regulatory roadblocks, evolving environmental standards, and an uncertain farm ec...

MADISON - Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom is digging into fall with an exciting opportunity for students and teachers! AITC will host a free virtual author visit with Peggy Thomas, author of The Soil in Jackie's Garden, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. This engaging event also marks the official kickoff of the 20...

DAIRY NEWS - The ability to scale operations, develop talent and manage complexity are key elements of successful businesses. During the 2026 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals®, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), dairy executives will learn how leaders in non-dairy Puerto Rican industries ...

VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council Board of Directors elected new leadership to guide the state's Beef Checkoff program. Curt Larson of Reedsburg, Wis., will serve as president of the 21-member board for the next two years. Larson is president and chief executive officer of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sale...

MADISON, Wis. - In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry to other events in Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth, and Rock coun...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Portage County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. The positive result came from a 3...

DATCP Nutrient Management staff have updated the 590 Nutrient Management Checklist to include the Silurian Bedrock Performance Standard in NR 151.075. This addition comes after the 2024 update to the Soil and Water Resource Management Program in ATCP 50 to include compliance with this performance standard through the F...

DAIRY NEWS - Understanding the impact of animal care and handling on the health and wellbeing of dairy cows is key to a farm's productivity and profitability. The 2025 Dairy Wellbeing Workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), provides a unique opportunity for dairy team members to learn from indust...

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Doug Berven, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at POET and a USFRA board member, about the importance of E-15, popular fuel choice around the world, opportunities for infrastructure updates and technology advancements. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and b...

DAIRY NEWS - Dairy owners, consultants, lenders and other industry stakeholders have the opportunity to amplify their HR management and financial literacy skills at the Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop, presented by Professional Dairy Producers®(PDP). The two-day course combines conceptual discus...