MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has announced the 2024-25 edition of the Growing Wisconsin magazine is now available. The magazine celebrates the Year of the Worker. "Governor Tony Evers declared 2024 as the Year of the Worker, and...

MADISON - Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Promotion and Education Committee will host a one-day Cultivate & Connect Conference on February 15 at the North Star Conference Center in Deforest. Cultivate & Connect is the Promotion and Education Committee's initiative to inspire, educate and empower Farm Bureau members and...

BALDWIN, Wis. ― Western Wisconsin Conservation Council held its annual meeting on Dec. 12 to share research findings and discuss outcomes from 2024. In its seventh year, this farmer-led watershed conservation group has experienced continued growth and progress in advancing sustainable agricultural practices. The meet...

December 18, 2024 - Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced new upcoming board leadership effective Jan. 1, 2025 following its fall board meeting held Nov. 7 in Washington, D.C. Lisa McComb, strategic communications consultant at Vision Media, will become board chairperson. Nick Wolfenden, global sustainable a...

WISCONSIN DELLS - Westby dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden was re-elected president of Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) last weekend in Wisconsin Dells, where more than 200 family farmers and rural advocates gathered for the organization's 94th annual State Convention. Von Ruden has served as the organization's District 5 dire...

Dairy Stream and BMO are proud to present the "How We Got Here" podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests Ken Verhasselt, owner of Verhasselt Farms, and Don Adams of BMO discuss ea...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2024 - The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is deeply disappointed in Congress' decision to relinquish their responsibility to produce a new Farm Bill and an overdue federal solution for California Proposition 12. "Pork producers do not have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pa...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2024 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making domestic fertilizer production investments in nine states to increase competition, lower fertilizer costs for American farmers and lower food costs for U.S. consumers. "When we invest in dome...

(Louisville, KY) The 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and Livestock Skillathon teams from Grant County were both crowned Reserve National Champions at the 2024 North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. In the Livestock Quiz Bowl contest, team members who participated answered questions via a buz...

The Dairy Innovation Hub held its fifth annual Dairy Summit on Wed. Nov. 20 on the UW-Madison campus. Through poster sessions, research presentations and panel discussions, the summit highlighted examples of the latest Hub-funded research taking place at UW-Madison, UW-Platteville and UW-River Falls to help meet the ch...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today the results of the latest round of competitive funding for the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and Infrastructure Access loan programs. These programs were created by bipartisan legislati...

DAIRY NEWS - Conversations about carbon continue to drive dairy producer choices and the way their businesses operate. As markets expand and opportunities take shape, the breadth of information necessary for farmers to make informed choices becomes increasingly layered and complex. Presented by Professional Dairy Produ...

Joanna connected with Jason Mugnanini, executive director of government relations, Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Tim Fiocchi, senior director of government relations, Wisconsin Farm Bureau about the challenges in the countryside, including transportation, rural livability, challenges with permitting, local ordinances, PFAS...

DAIRY NEWS - Dairy executives can start the new year with a new focus on building stronger teams and culture in their organizations. "People: your game changers" is the theme of the 2025 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals®, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), to be held January 7-9...

The Adamski family of Seymour has been selected as the 2024 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® recipient. The $10,000 award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Rick Adamski and Valerie Dant...

STOWE, Vt., Dec. 16, 2024 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $78.3 million in partially forgivable loans for clean energy projects through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program to help lower electricity bills for households, expand reliable access to renewable en...

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 commercial poultry flock in Barron County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a join...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced that $444 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to 50 Wisconsin municipalities to improve their wastewater infrastructure. The funding will help municip...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Urban Forestry (UF) Grant Program recipients for the 2025 grant year. In addition to helping fund projects consistent with state and national goals for increasing the urban forest canopy, reducing carbon dioxide and o...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers and Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Cassie Mordini, today announced another record-breaking year for Wisconsin's outdoor recreation industry in 2023. According to the latest release of data from the Outdoo...

WASHINGTON (December 10, 2024) - Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) reiterated the important role of beef in a healthy diet and responded to the questionable advice published in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's Scientific Report. Despite a wealth of high quality scientific evidence that ...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is excited to announce the launch of the School for Beginning Beef Production - an online educational series designed for individuals new to beef cattle production or those looking to add beef to their farm. Six-sessions will be held in January 2025 to learn fro...

MADISON, WI - Nearly four dozen dairy businesses across the Midwest have been awarded grants through the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). In this latest round, the program saw funding requests totalin...

The holiday season is upon us, and families are navigating the delicate balance between cherished traditions and tighter budgets. While inflation has eased slightly, elevated costs continue to shape purchasing decisions. Consumers are prioritizing value without compromising quality. Beef, with its versatility and rich ...

Jacob and Eliza Bobolz were selected as the winners of Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturists Farming for the Future Award at the organization's 105th Annual Meeting and YFA Conference on December 8. Jacob and Eliza Bobolz farm in rural Janesville. They raise Simmental beef cattle, corn, soybeans and h...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 - The Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is now available on DietaryGuidelines.gov. The report contains the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's (Committee) independent, evidence-based findings and advice to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi...

St. Johns, Mich., (December 11, 2024) - AgroLiquid, a leader in high-efficiency crop liquid fertilizer solutions, today announced the acquisition of Monty's Plant Food Company, a Louisville-based specialist in soil health and plant nutrition technology. The acquisition, effective January 1, 2025, brings together two fa...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced awards of nearly $335 million to strengthen financial incentives for private forest landowners to manage their forests sustainably and to permanently conserve private forests in partnership with states. The funding was made possible thanks t...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2024 - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the addition of two prominent speakers to the agenda for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum, "Meeting Tomorrow's Challenges, Today," scheduled for February 27-28, 2025. Jeff Schmid, President and CEO of the Federal Rese...

MADISON - Brad Olson was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Olson is a crop farmer near Frederic in Polk County. Joe Bragger from Independence in Buffalo County was re-elected to serve as WFBF Vice President. Brad and his wife, Vicky, farm more than 600 acres of crops and are members of Polk-...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean and reliable electric grid, provide safe drinking water and create good-paying jobs. "The Biden-Ha...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced seven Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin's dairy process...

"NMPF thanks the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for recognizing dairy's important role in a healthy diet and its continued recommendation of three servings of dairy for Americans two years and older. "Throughout this process, the committee looked carefully at the nutrition dairy products provide. The c...

MADISON - Today, more than 230 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's 105th Annual Meeting established new policy directives for the organization. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will be included in the organization's policy book in 2025. Resolutions were submitted by delegates as...

Tammy Wiedenbeck was selected as the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturists Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award at the organization's 105th Annual Meeting and YFA Conference on December 8. Tammy is a partner on her family's seventh-generation farm, overseeing 200-head of cattle whi...

Alice in Dairyland shares more about the Something Special from Wisconsin program and Hi-Ho Soda. Learn more about the program: Hi-Ho Soda:

MADISON - Kari Schoenike of Dodge County and Clara Hedrich of Calumet County have been reappointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Promotion and Education Committee by the organization's Board of Directors. Their terms begin at WFBF's Annual Meeting and Young Farmer and Agriculturist Conference, December 6-9, in Wiscons...

WISCONSIN DELLS - Washington County Farm Bureau member Mike Strupp received the highest award Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows on its members. Mike Strupp was presented the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's 'Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau' award during the organization's 105th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin...

December 6, 2024 - Emma Zaicow, a Purdue University student, and Les Voyageurs, a Louisiana State University club, took home the top prizes in the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2024 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. Throughout the nine weeks of the program, $20,000 was awarded in scholarships to particip...

Joanna connected with Keith Poulsen, director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, to get up to speed on the recent USDA announcement of the new federal order to begin a national milk testing strategy to address the H5N1 in dairy herds. As of this announcement, the following six states will be included in...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which builds on measures taken by USDA and federal and state partners since the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January 10, 2025, to vote on the following candidates: D...

National Landscape In the past 30 days, the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed the presence of HPAI (H5N1) in 273 dairy herds in two states. No detections of HPAI (H5N1) have been found in Wisconsin cattle or poultry in the last 30 days. Update Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture'...

MADISON - Five individuals have been selected to receive top honors in Wisconsin Farm Bureau's 35 Under 35 Award program. The award is presented by WFBF's Young Farmer and Agriculturist program in partnership with Insight FS. The 35 Under 35 program recognizes the creativity and innovation of young farmers and agricult...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP describes the supply and demand for outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. The draft Wisconsin SCORP includes an analysis of the motivations for recreatin...

Amy Jentges, a student at UW-River Falls, was selected the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Collegiate Discussion Meet contest at the organization's 105th Annual Meeting and YFA Conference in Wisconsin Dells on December 8. Jentges is a junior at UW-River Falls studying Agricultural Education. She grew up in Ozauke...

Kallie Jo Coates of Racine County was selected the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet during the organization's 105h Annual Meeting and YFA Conference on December 8. The Discussion Meet is a panel discussion in which Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18 and 35 ...

WISCONSIN DELLS - On December 8, Dr. Mark Stephenson received the Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award for his outstanding contributions to Wisconsin's agriculture community during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's 105th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells on December 8. "Dr. Stephenson's commit...

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2024) - Winter is coming, and with it comes colder temperatures, wet or icy ground, and snow in some areas. Despite the changing weather conditions, you still need to get work done, and farm tire maintenance is crucial to staying productive, no matter the weather. "Livestock still needs t...

Kevin Jordan of Rustic Ridge Livestock is the Y100 farmer of the Month! Kevin turned his hobby into a business. He officially started Rustic Ridge Livestock in 2022 and currently has 200 head plus a cow-calf pair on another site. He is passionate about caring the animals. This is proudly sponsored by Abts Lely Center:

In spring 2024 White Bison Farm was awarded a $15,000 contract to sell pork and bison to the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program. Now the farm is providing high quality, nutritious food to the people in their community who need it most. White Bison Farm is located on 78 acres just outside of Lao...

Joanna Guza connected with Jennifer Strack of Strack-View Farms and Jersey Valley Cheese in Random Lake, Wisconsin. Jennifer shares more about the farm and how they started the cheese business. Check out their gift packages: Find a location near you:

MADISON, Wis. - This time of year, gift shopping is in full swing. Many consumers will choose to purchase a prepaid gift card for their friends or family members. Gift cards are popular because the buyer can choose how much money it is worth, and recipients can choose what they would like to spend that money on - but g...

The following is an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) caused by the influenza virus H5N1. In the past 30 days, the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed the presence of HPAI (H5N1) in 263 dairy herds in two states. No detections of HPAI (H5N1) in Wisconsin cattle, poultry,...

WASHINGTON (December 4, 2024) - Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) hailed the issuance of a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Corporate Transparency Act from being enforced on January 1, 2025. This ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas protects millions ...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2024 - The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported more than 23,000 climate-focused conservation contracts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. These investments cover over 11 million acres in fiscal year 2024, contributing to the highes...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 4, 2024 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new round of investments totaling more than $194 million to support local economic development plans and projects in Rural Partners Network (RPN) communities and other neighboring communities across 14 states...

CHIPPEWA FALLS - Join Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) to celebrate the grand opening of Market on River, located at 128 W. River Street, Chippewa Falls, WI. The grand opening event will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:00 pm and an open house from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Ma...

Farmworker housing poses unique challenges to rural fire departments in terms of both fire code inspections and emergency response. Furthermore, many first responders are unaware of the various mandates surrounding farmworker housing. A free webinar, noon-1 p.m. (Central Time) on Dec. 6, will introduce firefighters, ot...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2024 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as "Sell By," "Use By" and "Best By." The RFI seeks info...

U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action Board Member, Tim Faveri of Nutrien, attended the Biodiversity COP 16 event in Cali, Colombia. He gets listeners up-to-speed on the event, representation of farmers and ranchers, five common themes and what he's keeping an eye on following this event. To stay connected with USFRA, jo...

DAIRY NEWS - Dairy executives eager to stretch their thinking and elevated their teams to new levels of success are encouraged to register for the 2025 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals®, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). The three-day program will be held January 7-9, 2025, at the Marrio...

The three lead researchers of the newly published report, "Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative," shared their key takeaways, insight on the impressive scholars involved in the project, what farmers, ranchers and industry should know about this report and the future relevancy of it. U....

USFRA Chair Michael Crinion, a farmer in South Dakota, USFRA Immediate Past Chair Marilyn Hershey, a farmer in Pennsylvania and, and USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum were on the ground in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. They share their perspectives on what happened and the implications for U....

DAIRY NEWS - This week's episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide insights for dairy producers to manage their teams, cows and bottom line. Tune in on Tuesday for the "Coaches Corner" with Michael Hoffman. Wednesday's episode will feature information on redu...

MADISON, Wis. - As we enter the holiday season and the end of the year approaches, many Wisconsinites will make donations to charities, nonprofits, and other organizations, especially on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Wisconsin Depart...

U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action Board Member, Tim Faveri of Nutrien, attended the Biodiversity COP 16 event in Cali, Colombia. He gets listeners up-to-speed on the event, representation of farmers and ranchers, five common themes and what he's keeping an eye on following this event. To stay connected with USFRA, jo...

The Animal Agriculture Alliance, a non-profit working to safeguard the future of animal agriculture, is participating in Giving Tuesday on December 3. Every bit counts and from now until Giving Tuesday, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association will match donations up to $100,000 to help contributions go even further toward k...

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

November 22, 2024- DAIRY NEWS - The countdown to Giving Tuesday is on! Dairy producers and industry leaders are encouraged to show their support of the dairy industry by participating in the Dairy Foundation's "Raise Your Glass to Dairy's Future" Challenge from now through Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3, 2024. The ...

Wisconsin Farm Bureau is the trusted voice leading Wisconsin agriculture forward. That is a vision we do not take lightly around here, and that voice begins with the heart of our organization: our members. Recently, Wisconsin Farm Bureau reached a major membership milestone. For the first time in three decades, WFBF ha...

DAIRY NEWS - As 2024 comes to a close and dairy professionals look ahead to their goals for 2025, the key to accomplishing those priorities is a strong, effective team. The Dairy Managers Institute®, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), is a perfect way to build the management and communications sk...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Leading political analysts, ag experts, innovative farmers and business strategists will be among featured speakers at the Dairy Business Association's 2025 Dairy Strong conference. The conference will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on January 15-16. It will kick-off with a party at ...

The Peninsula Pride Farms Project was recognized as Field to Market's 2024 Collaboration of the Year! Recognizing outstanding collaboration and cross-sector partnership in advancing continuous improvement of sustainability at the field and landscape level, the 2024 Collaboration of the Year Award honors Field to Market...

MADISON - Support Wisconsin's economic and environmental sustainability by choosing locally grown Christmas trees this holiday season. "When supporting local, whether its Christmas tree growers or anything else this holiday season, your hard-earned money stays in your community," said Krista Peterson who mana...

MANITOWOC, WI - Guests are invited to step into a winter wonderland at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center on Saturday, December 7, 2024 for Breakfast at the North Pole. Families will enjoy a magical morning filled with festive activities, a delicious buffet breakfast, and special visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The even...

Joanna Guza connected with Chase Pagel, owner of Dairy Dairies, which is a new business she launched to showcase a children's book series focused on agriculture. They discuss learn how this idea started, her background in agriculture, advice on writing your own book and what's next for Dairy Diaries. Connect with Dairy...

Grants of up to $10,000 available to programs educating dairy producers, students and communities Juneau, Wis. - The deadline is nearing for the next cycle of grant funding for Dairy's Foundation. Nonprofits from around the country can apply for grants up to $10,000 for new programs that will build the skills of stu...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Dairy Business Association today announced its 2025 Dairy Strong conference opening keynote speaker: Jeff Eggers. The conference is set to take place in Green Bay at the KI Convention Center, Jan. 15-16. Eggers is a leading senior policy advisor, best-selling author and organizational performance ...

MADISON, Wis. - The overall economic impact of Wisconsin's dairy industry is bigger than ever, and dairy remains the leading sector of Wisconsin agriculture. This newly released data is from the Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy: An Update for 2022, conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison De...

Denver, CO (November 13, 2024) - Three recent research studies published in the peer-reviewed, scientific journal Nutrients, add to a growing body of evidence reinforcing the important role beef plays in closing nutrient gaps for vulnerable populations such as adolescence, pregnancy and aging adults. Each study analyze...

The Dairy Innovation Hub held its fifth annual Dairy Summit on Wed. Nov. 20 on the UW-Madison campus. Through poster sessions, research presentations and panel discussions, the summit highlighted examples of the latest Hub-funded research taking place at UW-Madison, UW-Platteville and UW-River Falls to help meet the ch...

Joanna Guza connected with Jason Mugnanini, executive director of government affairs, with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau to discuss the Wisconsin state budget. They covered how the budget impacts agriculture, timeline of the budget process, what Wisconsin Farm Bureau is advocating for and how farmers can get involved. Reso...

MADISON - Ten Wisconsin FFA chapters have been awarded $500 grants through Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom's FFA Food for America Agricultural Literacy Grant program. These grants will provide financial support to FFA chapters with plans for executing and evaluating agriculture literacy activities as part of Wis...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, today shared a video message to encourage Wisconsinites to take care of their mental, emotional, and physical health this holiday season, highlight the importance of checking in on loved ones and neighbors, and make sure folks have resources and tips to t...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) received a nearly $32 million federal grant to create a program that will promote transportation improvement projects that incorporate materials that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The investment, awarded through the U....

WASHINGTON (November 24, 2024) - Today, National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued a statement congratulating Brooke Rollins on her nomination as Secretary of Agriculture: "From her time as a college student studying agriculture development to her distinguis...

MADISON, Wis. - As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals and 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 ...

MADISON - The price of a traditional Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is 2.1% less this year according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau's annual Marketbasket survey that rang in at $57.61. "Wisconsin agricultural production and food processing have increased 10.9 percent in recent years," said WFBF Senior Director of P...

MADISON, Wis. - In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), 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 2, 2024. There ...

DAIRY NEWS - Dairy farming involves more than managing animals, feed and finances. It also hinges on building effective teams and a strong organizational culture. The two-day Dairy Managers Institute®, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), gives dairy producers and other professionals the skills, st...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Farmers for Sustainable Food, Houston Engineering, Inc. and Peninsula Pride Farms were honored as Field to Market's 2024 Collaboration of the Year for their work on the Peninsula Pride Farms Sustainability Project. Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture® is a diverse group of gr...

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 $19,000. Applications must be received by February 14, 2025. "WCMA members value the perspectives and enthusiasm the next generation offers,...

Des Moines, IA - The Global Farmer Network® (GFN®) is pleased to announce Kellie Bray as Director of Partnerships. Kellie's extensive background and passion for agriculture fuel her desire to work with this solutions-focused organization. She brings over 25 years of experience in agricultural policy and ass...

MADISON, WI - The burgeoning sheep and goat dairy industry is poised to continue its growth, thanks in part to efforts of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). The research findings were highlighted at...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack refused to answer a letter sent by Rep. Van Orden and a number of his colleagues in the House and Senate regarding the Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy that resulted...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products, and help producers access necessary pre-market storage for their crops following severe weather events, in...

MADISON, Wis. - Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a settlement with Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. (Roundy's) resolving 1,202 alleged short weight package violations and 90 alleged package labeling violations. Under the settlement, Roundy's does not admit any vi...

Nov. 13, 2024 - Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released a new report detailing U.S. animal agriculture's contributions to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the report, U.S. animal agriculture is actively contributing toward all 17 of the SDGs, including Zero Hunger, Decent Work and Eco...

McDonald's USA, one of the largest fast food restaurant chains, Lopez Foods, a multi-protein producer and long-term supplier to McDonald's, and Syngenta North America, a leader in agricultural technology, today announced a collaboration that aims to increase feed efficiency and help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas ...

PLATTE CITY, Mo. (November 18, 2024) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) recognized excellence in agriculture broadcasting and exceptional contributions to the farm broadcasting industry with multiple awards during its annual convention Nov. 13 - 15, 2024, in Kansas City. More than 700 broadcasting p...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, today announced that according to a study by the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, between 2017 and 2022, the most current ye...

A record 17,089 apprentices to participate in state program to 'earn while they learn,' third consecutive year of record-high number of registered apprentices MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today celebrated "National Apprenticeship Week"...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18, 2024 - The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued the following statement after the unveiling of Senate Democrats' 2024 Farm Bill text by U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). "Though America's pork producers a...

MADISON, WI - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today shared a statement following the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Final Decision regarding amendments to the uniform pricing formulas in all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs), including additional small increases in make allowan...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - On November 12, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released a long-awaited final decision with reforms to pricing formulas used by the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative appreciates the diligent work of AMS staff put forth the milk pricing reform. "While not...

The Adamski family of Seymour has been selected as the 2024 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® recipient. The $10,000 award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Rick Adamski and Valerie Dant...

Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) signs are being distributed to Wisconsin farmers free of charge through an expanded partnership involving Marshfield Clinic Research Institute's National Farm Medicine Center and AgrAbility of Wisconsin. "This special partnership is providing SMV signs to some of Wisconsin's most inspirin...

Madison, WI [Nov, 14 2024] USDA earlier this week released its final decision on modernizing its Federal Marketing Order (FMMO) program. The plan follows three years of efforts by NMPF and its member cooperatives, that included over 200 meetings, extensive analysis and discussions, and a record long 49 day Federal Orde...

PLATTE CITY, Mo. (November 15, 2024) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) honored veteran broadcasters Mark Oppold and Curt Lancaster as the 2024 inductees in the NAFB Hall of Fame. They were celebrated at a special Hall of Fame banquet on Thursday evening, Nov. 14, attended by farm broadcasters and a...

Madison, Wis. [Nov 15, 2024] - FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative is pleased to welcome Jeff Ditzenberger as Director of Communications and Marketing. Raised on a dairy farm in southern Wisconsin, Ditzenberger has been involved in agriculture most of his life and has held various positions in agricultural sales and marketing ...

Joanna connected with Kelli Calkins, also known as @cookingwithkelli, about her role as a food blogger and social media manager. We covered her channels, what's popular, any surprises in the food influencer world, handling negative comments and advice for agricultural community to get more involved in social media. Fol...

VERONA, Wisc. (Nov. 4, 2024) -- What physical traits enhance or detract fed cattle values? Why do some fed cattle sell for more or less than others? What opportunities did the latest beef quality audit find? These topics and more will be the focus of "Producing Quality Beef" workshops slated at four location...

Juneau, Wis. - Have a unique idea to share the story of modern dairy production? An existing dairy exhibit or project that needs updating? A youth education program that needs a little extra support? A project to improve water quality, soil health or sustainability in your area? Dairy's Foundation, the only public-h...

DAIRY NEWS - A dairy business can invest in the best genetics, technologies, equipment and facilities, but the only way to maximize that investment is with an organizational culture that fosters productivity, resilience and high-impact results. The 2025 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals®, presented by Profes...

MADISON - Eric and Kadence Senkowski of Dane County, Amanda Williams of Shawano County and Jason Behrend of Wood County have been appointed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee by the organization's Board of Directors. Their three-year terms begin at the end of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Y...

MADISON, WI - Dairy manufacturers and processors can enter their products now for evaluation in the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest, the nation's premier dairy product competition. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), host of the Contest, is offering a special entry discount on all submissions of ...

MADISON - Nate Zimdars has been named Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's Director of Local Government. This role replaces the Member Advocacy and Issues Coordinator. The redefined role will be one that works closely with county Farm Bureaus and assisting volunteers on local government issues. Additionally, he will work...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today, in recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, celebrated Wisconsin's 300,000 veterans and their families and honored the holiday with a video message thanking them for their service and sacrifice and reaffirming his commitment to supporting veterans and their loved ones. Gov. Evers a...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative and Political Affairs Coordinator. Duties include serving administrative assistance to WFBF's government relations team on a wide facet of activities from scheduling to event planning. Additionally, this individual w...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that registration is now open for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum. The event, titled "Meeting Tomorrow's Challenges, Today," will be held at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott on February 27-28, 2025. Additionally, all Forum sessions will be liv...

DAIRY NEWS - Dairy Managers Institute®, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), is designed for dairy producers and other professionals looking to attract, recruit and maintain a highly skilled team of employees working toward the same goals. Offered with simultaneous translation into Spanish, the pro...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program released today Environmental Stewardship (ES) Version 3 supporting the dairy community's efforts to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050. FARM ES Version 3 gives dairy farmers a scientifically robust tool with more advanced f...

Manuel Peña is the new Regional Dairy Educator for Sheboygan, Fond Du Lac, Dodge, and Ozaukee Counties. He is originally from Duitama, a small city in Colombia, 3 hours north of Bogotá, the capital city. He received his bachelor's degree in Animal Science at Universidad Nacional de Colombia. In the last s...