MADISON, Wis. - Current high school juniors can apply now for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will accept council applications through March 31, 2025. "Farmers and agriculture have been the backbone of our state for genera...

February 12, 2025 - Monica (Massey) Cohen, former animal protein executive and current CEO of the American Cider Association, will lead a transformative workshop on the "challenger mindset" at the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2025 Stakeholders Summit. The 2025 event is set for April 30-May 2 in Arlington, Va...

DAIRY NEWS - Dairy producers are operating in an increasingly interconnected world as global trends and issues drive the policies, regulations and expectations impacting the industry. Attendees of the upcoming Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) Business Conference will hear the latest research and insights on sust...

You don't have to be part of the dairy sector to see how important whole milk is for children, best-selling author Nina Teicholz, Ph.D., said in the latest Dairy Defined Podcast. That's because nutrition science makes a compelling case for full-fat milk, underscoring the importance of getting whole milk back in schools...

MADISON, WI - As the prestigious 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest® approaches, the nation is watching - and dairy product manufacturers in the Green Bay area are ready. Twenty-two local businesses have submitted entries to be evaluated March 4-6 at Resch Expo in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in competition fo...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025 - Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a private ceremony today at the Supreme Court building. The U.S. Senate confirmed Rollins by a vote of 72-to-28. "It is the honor of a lifetime t...

Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 2025-On her first full day in office, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins took bold action to advance President Trump's agenda and ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) better serves American farmers, ranchers, loggers and the agriculture community. Here are seven key...

RIVER FALLS, WI - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) proudly announced today the direction of $90,000 to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UW-RF) to establish a fund investing in dairy operations, training, and research and development initiatives at the university's Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Ce...

JUNEAU, Wis. - Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water brought together local farmers, community members and industry experts to highlight and discuss innovative practices and soil health techniques, including the Haney test for soil health. The Soil Health Expo took place on Wednesday, Feb. 5, drawin...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers tonight delivered his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message. The governor's address is available on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. Below are Gov. Evers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Good evening, Wisconsinites! Honorable Supreme Court Justices, Tribal Nation leaders, constitutional offi...

MADISON - The Volunteers for Agriculture® (VFA®), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, has endorsed judge and former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel for Wisconsin State Supreme Court. "Judge Schimel has demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the judicial system and...

KEWAUNEE, Wis. - Nearly 80 farmers, community members and agricultural industry professionals gathered on February 3 for the Peninsula Pride Farms annual meeting. The meeting centered on current soil health research and water quality progress in Door and Kewaunee counties. The farmer-led group president, Duane Ducat of...

Agriculture Water Quality Specialist, Laura Paletta and Conservation Profession Training Program Director, Kevin Erb speak to the impacts of tile drainage on water quality and finding old tile lines when maps and records are lost. Learn about the details of nutrient management and water quality when tile is present in ...

Job Summary Assists in the creation of educational materials to reduce the incidence and severity of surface and groundwater-impacting manure spills/incidents through researching/summarizing digital, online and paper records to determine the root causes of manure spills/incidents, environmental impacts, and remediation...

Additional sponsors and volunteers needed for April 29-30 event at Ebert Enterprises dairy farm KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. - Ag Career Days, a two-day, farm career-exploration experience for all seventh- and eighth-grade students from five Northeast Wisconsin school districts, will be held April 29-30, 2025, at Ebert Enterp...

DEFOREST- Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Promotion and Education Committee hosted 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 ag...

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. Sand County Foundation and national sponsor American Farmland Trust p...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) introduced the Ag Vets Act, which codifies an existing Ag Vets program to direct the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to prepare veterans for agricultural employment opportunities. Reps. Van Orden a...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative extends congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her appointment to the position of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary. We look forward to collaborating with her to advance the interests of dairy farmers and the broader agricultural community. "We are eager ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Trying to predict what the dairy market will do in 2025 is not easy. There's the threat of higher tariffs, the danger of avian influenza and losing employees due to immigration reform, but there's also room for growth. During a 2025 dairy market outlook presentation at Dairy Strong, Mike North, presid...

Dear Wisconsin beekeepers and pollinator protectors: The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is now hiring a season Apiary Inspector. If you have a background in beekeeping and love to talk about bees, please consider applying for this position today! The selected candidate will conduct a...

ROTHSCHILD - More than 300 FFA members, advisors and guests from across Wisconsin attended Wisconsin Farm Bureau's FFA Farm Forum in Rothschild on Feb. 13. "FFA Farm Forum provides the next generation of agricultural leaders with valuable experiences and essential leadership skills," said WFBF President Brad ...

Kicking off National FFA week, February 15 through 22, we hear from local FFA Alumna, Sam Anhalt. In 2021, Sam was a senior at Mishicot High School, FFA chapter President, and named National Essay Contest Winner by Culver's. While in high school she was balancing a floriculture and ag sales SAE and now in 2025 she is ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the 2025 Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program grant through 11:59 p.m. on March 16, 2025. DATCP will award a total of up to $1.5 million through this program in 2025. Funded in Governor Evers'...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Nomination forms must include signatures from at least five eligible grow...

MANITOWOC, WI-Families and animal lovers are invited to Piglet Day at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center on Saturday, February 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fun-filled event will offer hands-on, educational experiences featuring live piglets and interactive activities. Peter Family Show Pigs, located in Howards Grove...

Kewaunee County Farm Technology Days Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications from students. This scholarship is open to any student who is beyond the first half of post-secondary education, 3rd or 4th year of college, the second year of a two-year program, the second half of a program, or in a graduate prog...

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 5, 2025, in Stevens Point. The WPVGA Associate Division Business Person of the Year Award was presented to Matt Selenske of Allie...

Valentine's Day has always been a fun holiday for me. I would meticulously plan which card each friend received in elementary school, making sure the saying was special to them. As I grew older, my list of cards to choose grew smaller without the big class parties, but I always enjoyed sharing a little something with t...

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) recently closed the third application cycle for its Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops program on January 28, ...

MADISON, WI - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, today announced the all-star team of skilled dairy industry experts that will evaluate thousands of dairy product entries at this year's competition. The event is set for March 4-6 at Resch E...

Dianne Somers, co-owner of Plover River Farms Alliance, LLC, and Kevin Bula, longtime inspector with the Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program, were inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame at the industry's Annual Awards Banquet held February 5, 2025, in Stevens...

ARLINGTON, VA - From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: "NMPF commends House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson, R-PA, and Rep. Kim Schrier, D-WA, for continuing to lead their bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act to help increase kids' access to milk's vital nutrients. "The Dietary Gui...

John Bustamante Elected WPVGA Board President for 2025 At a brief meeting held immediately following the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Annual Meeting, February 6, in Stevens Point, the WPVGA Board of Directors elected John Bustamante of Wysocki Family Farms, Plainfield, as its President...

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development. "Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership," sa...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI - Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is calling on local communities, farmers, and advocates across the state to rally behind the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) as it prepares for critical funding decisions in the coming months. With the program's significant impact on both far...

MADISON, Wis. - The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin's leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for his state budget proposal to fund the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The 2025-27 Executive Budget will be announced later this month and is set to include a number of...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Ag Coalition, representing a broad alliance of agricultural organizations, released a joint statement today on its budget priorities for the 2025-27 biennial state budget. The coalition emphasized that strategic investments in agriculture are crucial to sustaining Wisconsin's economy, which gene...

This episode provides a unique spin on wind power and why it might be a good fit for your farm. EWT is the number one selling wind turbine in its one Mega Watt class and has 20 years of presence in the U.S. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Brett Pingree, discuss the following topics: What is distributed wind ...

The 2025 Hops Conference is set to take place on March 1, 2025, at the Hop & Barrel Brewing Company in Hudson, WI. This annual seminar will cover essential topics for hop growers, including Soil Fertility, Hop Growing, Pesticide Use, Breeding Techniques, and Production Costs. Event Details: Date: March 1, 2025 Loca...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC), is asking every livestock owner to renew and update their livestock premises registration. State law requires that all livestock* owners register ...

ANTIGO, Wis. - As the 3rd largest potato-producing state in the nation, Wisconsin potatoes have an important story to tell about feeding families with sustainably produced Wisconsin potatoes. On Thursday, February 20, that story will be loud and clear when the Wisconsin Healthy Grown® Program and its growers are fe...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Growers in Districts 1, 2, and At-Large are eligible to nominate board members or be nominated. Potato growers should r...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers started three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on February 1, 2025: District 4: Cal Dalton, Endeavor Adams, ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin's leading dairy advocacy group, celebrates Gov. Tony Evers and the legislature for the strong bipartisan support of the critical infrastructure improvements through the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program. Legislative efforts led by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Sp...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Agriculture Committee Members Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Act. This bill will authorize an additional $16 million per year for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Dairy Business Innovation...

MADISON, WI - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $77.8 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy processors and farmers. The amount, which is part of the second round distributed through the Wisconsin Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), repre...

MADISON, WI - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' efforts to invest in dairy innovation, agricultural exports, food security, and rural infrastructure; and to ensure transparency in food labeling. "Wisconsin's dairy industry is a $52.8 billion econom...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced grant recipients for the remaining $100 million from the Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP). The awarding of these grants expends the remainder of the $150 million made available for the program in the last budget, the proceeds...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced that $1 million will be awarded to 49 farmer-led groups through the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant (PLWPG) Program. Funding will support producer-led conservation solutions by enco...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - There's a new president and a new Congress in Washington and a new set of concerns for farmers. "There's going to be a lot of noise and at times our unscripted president will say something, and our hair will be on fire, but in agriculture, we always need to be ready to make our case," said C...

Two sisters hold concurrent titles for the first time in Wisconsin state history. Ava Johnson, 19, was crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Wisconsin in August of 2024 with a one-year reign ending in August of 2025. Ashley Johnson, 21, was crowned Miss Rodeo Wisconsin in January also serving a one-year reign which will end next Jan...

OSHKOSH, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on the Winnebago System. With one of the largest lake sturgeon populations in North America, the Winnebago System supports an annual spearing season that runs for a ma...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Feb. 4, 2025) - The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) recognized seven of the nation's top cattle operations during CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio as Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winners for their conservation efforts. "Conservation practices of cattle farme...

DAIRY NEWS - The volatile intersections of global politics, climate shifts and market upheavals are impacting today's agricultural industries and dairy producers in unprecedented ways. The opening session of the 2025 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will bring together leadin...

Sun Prairie, Wis., (February 4, 2025) - Compeer Financial's Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative's giving program, has awarded 12 General Use Grants, totaling $69,600 to Wisconsin community organizations. These grants fund initiatives and organizations whose work aligns with Compeer Financial's mission b...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, today announced his plans to invest more than $80 million in his 2025-27 Executive Budget that will be introduced later this month to support Wisconsin farmers and farm families,...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an investment of $100 million for 55 projects to assist with fixing and upgrading aging local roads that support Wisconsin's farmers and producers, as well as statewide agricultural and forestry industries in 3...

February 4, 2025 - DAIRY NEWS - For the eighth year, the dairy community is coming together to invest in the future of dairy through education. Dairy's Foundation® proudly launched the annual Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream campaign, with the goal of raising $75,000 to support educational programs that strengthen the...

MADISON, Wis. - In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's (DATCP's) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program distributed $1.5 million to nonprofit food assistance organizations to help purchase and distribute healthy, high-quality, and culturally traditional food to ...

MADISON, WI - With one month remaining until the renowned 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, dairy manufacturers across the country are ready for a robust competition for the coveted title of U.S. Champion. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the Contest, announced today that dai...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers announced new comprehensive plans from his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide, protect kids and families from harmful water contaminants in 2025 the Year of the Kid, and expand access to clean and safe drinking water f...

MADISON - Ag Day at the Capitol will be held March 26 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about issues impacting Wisconsin agriculture and meet with their state legislators. "Wisconsin Farm Bureau...

DAIRY NEWS - Limited spaces remain for dairy professionals to have an exclusive, behind-the-scenes opportunity to tour a beef-processing plant and learn about important dairy wellbeing topics. The 2025 Dairy Wellbeing Workshop, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will be held in two repeating one-day i...

MADISON - Emily O'Brien has been hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's Government Relations Administrative and Political Action Coordinator. In her role, O'Brien will provide administrative support to the government relations team, coordinate activities for the Volunteers for Agriculture® (VFA) Political Acti...

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 ...

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS - The Livestock Marketing Association, or LMA, is proud to announce the opening of its 2025 scholarship program application period, beginning Friday, January 31. This annual program is designed to support students who understand the vital role of agriculture and its supporting industries, includin...

MADISON, Wis. - Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is expanding the voluntary Class II recall originally issued on January 13, 2025 to include six additional products. The newly added affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No. 132. The updated products include: Blueberry Swiss Summer S...

On Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8|7c the Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals premiered on Food Network. This season, twelve young bakers will compete in a series of critter- and creature-inspired challenges for a chance to win $25,000; a feature in Food Network Magazine; and the coveted title of Kids Baking Champio...

WASHINGTON, January 27, 2025 - If you're hosting a Super Bowl party, keep food safety in your playbook to ensure that bacteria doesn't run out the clock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has a game plan to keep your Super Bowl servings penalty free. "One of the ...

ANTIGO, Wis. - As the 3rd largest potato-producing state in the nation, Wisconsin potatoes have an important story to tell about feeding families with sustainably produced Wisconsin potatoes. On Thursday, February 6, that story will be loud and clear when the Wisconsin Healthy Grown® Program and its growers are fea...

ARLINGTON, VA - This just in: The sun rose today, people argued over politics...and consumers keep fleeing from plant-based beverages. That final statement is becoming so obvious that it wouldn't be worth writing about anymore - if people paid enough attention. But given the strength of misinformation in 2025, let's sa...

MADISON - Brad Olson was elected to serve a one-year term on American Farm Bureau's Board of Directors on Tuesday during the American Farm Bureau Federation's 106th Convention. Olson is a crop farmer near Frederic in Polk County. Olson was first elected to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors in 2022...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers as announced in his 2025 State of the State address, kicked off 2025 the Year of the Kid by approving a new emergency rule to combat lead poisoning statewide and directing another $5 million in federal funds to support the expanded Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Program. Gov. Eve...

Since its founding in 1984, Stepping Stones of Dunn County has been an invaluable resource to those facing food insecurity in Northwest Wisconsin. In 2024 alone, Stepping Stones distributed 816,000 pounds of food through their food pantry, serving over 5,000 people in the Menomonie community and beyond. Mike Racette i...

VERONA, Wisc. -- 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 three locations around the s...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 78th Alice in Dairyland through January 31, 2025. In this highly visible and fast-paced position, Alice in Dairyland serves a...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Innovation in the dairy community was the central theme of Dairy Strong, a conference focused on the dairy industry held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wis. More than 400 people attended Dairy Strong, which featured two keynotes and multiple breakout sessions focused on a broad range of top...

MADISON, WI - Applications will open February 3 for a new round of Dairy Business Builder grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA). Small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dak...

DENVER, CO. - A sold-out crowd filled the auction arena for the 2025 Auction of Junior Livestock Champions, presented by BOK Financial. This year's Grand and Reserve Grand Champions highlighted the promising future of the livestock industry, further solidifying the event as a cornerstone of agricultural excellence. Emo...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 10, 2025 - In a win for efficiency in feeding a growing population and alleviating supply issues, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) decision to extend the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increa...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers during his 2025 State of the State address, announced his plan to address student hunger through the "Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids" initiative in his 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal. The governor, during his address, declared 2025 the Year of the Kid in Wisconsin, urging bipartisan ...

DAIRY NEWS - Next week's episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature expert insights on facility design, animal health and nutrition and workplace safety. Tune in on Tuesday for a discussion on feed center design and management, and learn about microbiome research on Wedn...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced his first bill of the 119th Congress - the Strengthening Servicemembers with Milk Act - alongside Chief Deputy Whip Reschenthaler (PA-14). This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces ...

ARLINGTON, VA - From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: "NMPF commends Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-PA, and Kim Schrier, D-WA, and Senators Roger Marshall, R-KS, Peter Welch, D-VT, Dave McCormick, R-PA, and John Fetterman, D-PA, for their leadership in boosting students' access to crucial nut...

Friesland, Wisconsin, January 24, 2025 - Alsum Farms & Produce is proud to announce our new high school senior scholarship program with awarding ten $1,000 scholarships to deserving students to further their education and invest in the future of agriculture. Graduating high school seniors who have an agriculture or...

MANITOWOC, WI-Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center announces the return of its highly anticipated Alpaca Llama Extravaganza on Saturday, February 1, 2025. This family-friendly event provides a unique opportunity to meet alpacas and llamas up close and explore the fascinating world of fiber production. The event will take pl...

Jim and Sue Clinton, Carrie (Clinton) Griepentrog and Brad Clinton, owners of Clinton Farms in Bear Creek, Wisconsin, are following a family tradition to host 2025 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, August 5, 6 & 7. They'll be joined in hosting duties by Carrie's son Payton, making Clinton Farms the first farm to host...

Eastern Wisconsin's Extension Women in Agriculture Program returns will be held at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center near Manitowoc on March 7th. Farm Wisconsin is south of Manitowoc at 7001 Gass Lake Road, northwest of the I-43 and County Road C intersection. The program, titled "VITAL-Valuably Informed Thrivi...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, set to deliver his seventh State of the State address tonight, today released excerpts from his 2025 State of the State address. The governor will deliver his State of the State address tonight, Wed., Jan. 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT. The governor's State of the State address will be livestreamed ...

MADISON - Brooke Beardsley, Katie Cink, Kelly Herness and Brooke Wittrock have been selected to intern with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau during the coming year. Together they will assist in promoting and communicating for WFBF programs throughout the spring and summer of 2025. "Internships provide meaningful opportun...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Dairy Business Association announced today its priorities for the upcoming legislative session, focusing on protecting Wisconsin's dairy industry, ensuring fair regulations, enhancing rural communities, promoting economic support, supporting clean water initiatives and building lasting agricultural tr...

DAIRY NEWS - The stakes continue to grow for dairy producers wanting to remain competitive amidst changing markets and industry demands. There is still time to register dairy team members for PDP Carbon Conference 3.0, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). Providing a unique opportunity to interact and ...

DAIRY NEWS - Today's dairy industry demands grit, determination and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The 2025 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will deliver two days of world-class programming, leading researchers, experts, and dairy suppliers and networking opportuniti...

Joanna connected with Dr. John Lucey about the Center for Dairy Research's focus, how the cheese caves operate, dairy beverages, fermented dairy foods, on-farm processing advice and more.

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Farmers in the Upper Midwest are utilizing actionable data to make informed decisions about the conservation practices implemented on their farms. Results from the inaugural year of the Farmers for Sustainable Food Climate-Smart Program were unveiled today at the Dairy Business Association's 2025 Dair...

DAIRY NEWS - Every decision on a dairy impacts the animals and the people who care for them. The 2025 Dairy Wellbeing Workshop, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), will provide a compelling opportunity for every dairy team member to see the results of decisions on cull-cow quality while learning ways ...

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...