ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation congratulates President Donald Trump and the leaders of the new Congress and administration and is ready and eager to work on a wide range of challenging issues as the new government takes shape. "Congratulations to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Farmers for Sustainable Food elected three directors to its board during the group's annual meeting at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference yesterday afternoon. The three board members, including one farmer-led group director and two general member directors, are: Farmer-led group director: John VandenBoo...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin's leading advocacy group, elected a new president during the group's annual business meeting at DBA's Dairy Strong conference on Wednesday. Greg Siegenthaler, vice president milk marketing, sustainability and sourcing for Grande Cheese in Fond Du Lac, Wis., wa...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, elected a new president during the group's annual business meeting at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference. Heidi Fischer of Fischer-Clark Dairy in Hatley, Wis., was elected president. Fischer is a lo...

CHIPPEWA FALLS - Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement in support of Governor Evers' proposal to establish a pathway for binding referenda and constitutional amendments in Wisconsin, which will be included in his 2025-27 biennial budget: "Wisconsin Farmers Union str...

ARLINGTON, VA - NMPF thanked USDA and the dozens of farmers and cooperative leaders who successfully steered Federal Milk Marketing Order modernization to a successful conclusion. "Dairy farmers and cooperatives have done what they do best - lead their industry for the benefit of all," said Gregg Doud, presid...

Funding will support construction, maintenance, and operation of local roads across state MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the state received over $141 million in the first quarterly payments for 2025 fo...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Dairy Business Association, in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, honored Duane Ducat of Deer Run Dairy yesterday with the association's second annual Community Outreach Award. This award recognizes farmers who are active in their community and share the stories and positive messages o...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Dairy Business Association honored Paul Fetzer of Fetzer Farms yesterday with the association's Advocate of the Year award for his contributions to Wisconsin's dairy community. The award, sponsored by Vita Plus Corporation, was presented during DBA's Dairy Strong conference at the KI Convention Ce...

Dairy farmers, consultants, students, and service providers are invited to attend an innovative conference on Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) technology. This event will feature expert presentations from the University of Wisconsin, the University of Minnesota, and the University of California - Davis, focusing on the ...

Buresh Farms was started in 1876 and currently owned by Roger and Barb Buresh and their two sons, Jeff and Joe, and grandson Jake. Six generations of the Buresh family have owned and operated the farm. They milk 850 cows and farm 2,400 acres. Rodger is most impressed and proud of the new technology the farm has added. ...

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS-31 bid callers will battle it out in the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship in Dunlap, Iowa, this June. Held in conjunction with Livestock Marketing Association's annual convention, the event will bring together the top 10 individuals from each of the three qualifying events, along with the r...

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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,...

MAUSTON, Wis. - Cattle producers are invited to the 2025 Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association (WCA) Winter Conference and Annual Meeting, taking place at The Lodge at Mauston on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. This premier educational event welcomes both members and non-members. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m., followed by the ...

DAIRY NEWS - As conversations about sustainability and emission-reduction targets continue in corporate boardrooms and government halls around the world, the expectations for the dairy industry to be responsible and proactive will continue to grow stronger. It is critical for dairy producers to understand their operati...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trad​e and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 24, 2025. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin's meat industry and improve the long-term viability ...

VERONA, Wis. - The Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association is accepting scholarship applications through February 28 from high school seniors enrolled or planning to enroll in any university, technical college, or community college. Interested applicants must be a resident of Wisconsin with a background in the beef, veal,...

January 9, 2025 - Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance opened registration for its 2025 Stakeholders Summit, themed "Food for Thought: Dishing on Sustainability." The 2025 event is set for April 30-May 2 in Arlington, Va. and will be moderated by National Pork Board's Angie Krieger. Early bird registration ...

January 14, 2025- DAIRY NEWS - Dairy's Foundation has awarded five grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States. As the only public-held national foundation supporting dairy education and initiatives across the entire dairy industry food chain, Dairy's Foundation...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released the 2022-2023 impact report for the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program (PLWPG), which shows that conservation practices among producer-led groups in the program rose by 43% from 2022 to 2023. These p...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today joined U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), and Amtrak in celebrating the recent announcement of a $38.6 million federal grant to fund operating costs during the first six years of service for the Borealis train, the newest passenger...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2025 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The interim rule establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emi...

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Jan. 15, 2025) - Conrad Schelkopf of Geneva, Nebraska, and Tyler Thomas of Baker City, Oregon, have each been awarded a $15,000 W.D. Farr Scholarship by the National Cattlemen's Foundation (NCF). The annual W.D. Farr Scholarship program recognizes outstanding graduate students for their academic achi...

MANITOWOC, WI-Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will be open Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To honor the holiday, the organization will be hosting a food drive for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Guests who donate non-perishable food items will receive $5 off general admission to the discov...

UW-Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are jointly hosting a series of seven in-person workshops for CAFO permit holders, key employees, livestock producers, their employees and agronomic and engineering consultants around Wisconsin in late January / early February. Desig...

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2025 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the third installment in a series of regulatory reforms under the Packers and Stockyards Act that, in combination with other updates finalized under the Biden-Harris Administration, is intended to level the playing field for farmers who ra...

Don't face safety and health challenges alone. Join the Childhood Agricultural Safety Network in kicking off its 25th year with a virtual meeting at 10 a.m. (Central Time) on Friday, Jan. 17. This coalition of nearly 250 individuals and organizations is dedicated to children and youth growing up safely on farms and ran...

Join us Wednesday, January 22 for a Shop Talk: Farmer to Farmer event. January's topic is The Good, the Bad and the Rainy: 2024 in Review. We'll discuss replant decisions, timing cover crops/no-till effects on drainage, what went well in 2024 and how to tackle a year like this in the future. Pizza and refeshments will ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for the next round of Dairy Processor Grants through January 17, 2025. A total of $200,000 is available for this round of Dairy Processor Grants, as part of the biennial budget sign...

MADISON, Wis. - Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall for packaged Ready-To-Eat (RTE) meat products. The affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No. 132 and would have been purchased or received prior to January 8, 2025. These products include: •...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 30,000 acres in Sauk and Walworth counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2025. With these additions, there are now 51 AEAs statewide, totaling 1,648,572 acres and coveri...

MANITOWOC, WI-Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center's events and café get a fresh perspective with the addition of two team members. Andrew Hazeu, a Sheboygan area chef specializing in farm-to-table cuisine, joins Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center as the Food and Beverage Manager. With an impressive culinary background ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement on retaining his positions on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Veterans' Affairs Committee for the 119th Congress: "As long as I remain in Congress, I will continue to serve on the House Agriculture Commit...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), celebrated the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted by Presiden...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade and supply chain opportunities, the 2025 farm bill and climate and environmentally sustainable efforts. "At Edge, we consistently strive to stay on the foref...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers announced on Jan. 9 he signed Executive Order #253 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by severe regional winter weather and its impact on the distribution of residential heating fuel, including heating oil and propane, Executive Ord...

CHIPPEWA FALLS - Wisconsin Farmers Union is excited to host two training sessions to help prospective candidates run for local office. As local County and Town Boards across Wisconsin face challenges in finding competitive candidates, these trainings will offer a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in runni...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than $6 billion in clean energy investments through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs. Rural electric cooperatives and communities will use the f...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, chair of the Wisconsin State Building Commission, announced the Commission approved a comprehensive budget adjustment for various University of Wisconsin (UW) System projects and authority to construct two important projects. "While it's unfortunate that these reallocations to help suppo...

VERONA, Wis. - The Wisconsin Beef Council and the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association are accepting applications for the 2nd class of the Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute through Feb. 15, 2025. Those selected to participate will complete a series of educational sessions designed to shape local advocates. They will ga...

DAIRY NEWS - With the application deadline nearing for Cornerstone Dairy Academy® presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), dairy farmers and other industry professionals will want to submit their applications by Jan. 31, 2025. The three-pillar leadership-development program will be held Mar. 11-12,...

MADISON, Wis. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to award $23.2 million for 30 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). T...

Join John Deere collectors from across the US and Canada at the Classic Green Reunion 25 June 12-14 at the Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center in West Bend, WI. "We're thrilled to welcome this event to Wisconsin, America's Agricultural Tourism Destination," said Sheila Everhart, Executive Dire...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 6, 2025 - The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. "Pork producers employ a variety of biosecurity measures to keep f...

 There is uncertainty as we head into 2025 and our guests, Mike North and Dr. Marin Bozic, share optimism and tools to help navigate the year ahead. Mike and Marin will be presenting on this topic at the Dairy Strong conference Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza, Mike and Marin discuss...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply for the position of 78th Alice in Dairyland through January 31, 2025. As one of the most widely recognized marketing communications professionals in Wiscon...

You know you should make plans for the future of the farm, but maybe you're not sure where to start. Or maybe you've had a few conversations with your family or farming partners, but that conversation drifts to other more pressing matters about the operation. It is common for farmers to push farm succession planning t...

The Wisconsin Beef Council and the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association are accepting applications for the 2nd class of the Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute through Feb. 15, 2025. Those selected to participate will complete a series of educational sessions designed to shape local advocates. They will gain skillsets to ...

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Jan. 1. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza connects with two 2025 Dairy Strong presenters, Mike North and Dr. Marin Bozic, to discuss ...

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 Burnett County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joi...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated his administration's efforts to bolster Wisconsin's workforce throughout the Year of the Worker. In January, Gov. Evers delivered his sixth annual State of the State address and declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin. During the address, the governor announced new e...

WASHINGTON (December 28, 2024) - Today, National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus issued a statement following the latest court development that has once again put the Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements temporarily on hold: "In a new decision, t...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today reflected on his and the Evers Administration's work over the past year to serve Wisconsinites in every corner of the state and highlighted his administration's 2024 accomplishments as the year comes to an end, including efforts to bolster Wisconsin's workforce during the Year of the Wor...

ARLINGTON, VA - After nearly four decades as an economist at NMPF, Dr. Peter Vitaliano is retiring at the end of the year. He predicts a bright future for the industry. "The U.S. dairy industry produces a huge variety of great products, for which consumption is continuing to grow," Vitaliano said in a Dairy D...

DAIRY NEWS - Team members involved in the daily care of dairy cattle have an opportunity for one-of-a-kind training translated simultaneously into Spanish. The PDP Dairy Wellbeing Workshop, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), blends classroom training with a focus on animal care and the people caring ...

Verona, Wisc. -- The UW-Madison's Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Beef Council will be hosting in-person Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification meetings in January and February. A complete list of those meetings can be found below. Please go to or call one of the County Extension offices listed below to r...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). NACMCF is the advisory committee charged with providing impartial scientific advic...

MADISON - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of District 4 Coordinator in West Central Wisconsin. Duties include working with volunteer Farm Bureau leaders in a six-county territory to develop and implement programs to serve Farm Bureau members; organizing and conducting activities ...

WISCONSIN DELLS, WI - Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) celebrated the dedication and achievements of its members, rural allies, and emerging youth leaders during the 94th Annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention, held December 13-15 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The event brought together more than 200 ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that the Retail Food Safety Advisory Committee recently transitioned into the Retail Food Safety Advisory Council (RFSAC). Made up of 20 members from across Wisconsin, the council will help promote a culture of food...

MANITOWOC, WI - Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is excited to present Wheels of Agriculture, a special holiday showcase of tractors and farm equipment, open December 20, 2024 through January 4, 2025. This exclusive exhibit is included in the price of general admission to the discovery center. Wheels of Agriculture will...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today that 52 organizations will receive $2 million in grants from the WHEDA Foundation to improve emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing. "Expanding access to ...

MILWAUKEE- Joshua Gonzalez, a second-grade teacher and Agriculture Committee Chairman at River Trail School of Agricultural Science in Milwaukee Public Schools, has been named the 2024 Wisconsin Outstanding Teacher by Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom. This prestigious award recognizes Gonzalez's innovative approa...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Dec. 19, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement in support of the American Relief Act of 2025: "It is a Christmas miracle that Congress finally did its job. First and foremost, Congress will not be receiving a pay raise. This bill serves the general American pu...

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Timothy Anderson as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Resource Management. "Tim has more than 25 years of experience in protecting public health, managing public sector teams, a...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, for the fifth consecutive year during his tenure, the state's General Fund recorded a positive balance at the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Released today, the state's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) sho...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing Dr. Karen Hyun to serve as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "Dr. Hyun's extensive science background and expertise working in fish and wildlife, shoreline restoration, and coastal management and resilience will make her...

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...