November 17 program includes hands-on labs and problem-solving scenarios for high school students DAIRY NEWS - Today's high school students face a world of expectations, choices and opportunities as they prepare for life beyond graduation. The 2026 Stride™ Youth Leadership Conference presented by Professional Dai...

If you work in agriculture, live in a rural community, or care about how farm policy affects Wisconsin, voting is worth planning for-not putting off until later.In this interview, Jason Mugnaini, executive director of government relations at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, explains why the I Farm, I Vote campaign matters, h...

Join us for an upcoming Conservation Conversation on Tuesday, October 6, hosted by Dave LaCrosse, from LaCrosse Agribusiness. We will discuss growing soybeans in dry conditions. Learn about management practices focused on conservation that help preserve soil moisture, enhance resilience and maintain yield potential in ...

VERONA, Wis. ― After a successful first year, the Wisconsin Beef Council, in partnership with Gather Wisconsin, is bringing back the Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail, inviting beef lovers to hit the road and discover classic Prime Rib at 16 new restaurants and supper clubs across the state. The Prime Rib Trail celebrates on...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on November 3, 2026. Due to the ongoing success of this program in supporting innovation for dairy processors across the state, Gov. Evers and the...

The organizations recommend that agricultural workers adopt a comprehensive sun protection strategy to lower skin cancer risk due to increased UV exposure while on the job. NEW YORK and COVINGTON, LA. (September 21, 2026) - The Skin Cancer Foundation, a leader in skin cancer public health education and advocacy, and...

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin shines during National Dairy Month each year. As part of this, dairy farms across the state welcome people to the farm to learn about the food supply chain, sustainability...

Discover how technology is transforming modern dairy farming through the experiences of real producers. In this engaging webinar, three innovative dairy farmers share their firsthand perspectives on adopting new technologies to improve efficiency, animal care, and overall farm management. Hear candid discussions about ...

More than 3,500 students, the new DFW Milk Bar, Pro Football Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler, and a farmer-focused Born To Dairy™ celebration highlight a week of dairy education, connection, and Wisconsin pride. From thousands of students getting hands-on with dairy to a football legend revealing his lifelong love of ...

Midwest Dairy CEO Corey Scott to succeed Barbara O'Brien ROSEMONT, Ill. - Following a comprehensive national search, the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Corey Scott as president and chief executive officer. Scott will become the third president and CEO in DMI's history, succe...

Investments to support local, rural, and urban road and bridge improvement projects statewide MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that the next cycle of federal funding through the Surface Transportation Program (STP) and the Local Bridge Impro...

(Washington, D.C., September 21, 2026) - Today, Secretary Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture, held a Strikeforce roundtable with federal agency partners where she announced actions to usher in a new era of companion animal oversight under the leadership of the Trump Administration. Partners at the Depart...

Industry specialists available for interviews on dairy nutrition, calf development, feed efficiency, farm profitability and emerging production technologies (Madison, Wis.) - As dairy producers continue to navigate economic pressures, labor challenges and the pursuit of sustained, long-term profitability, Vita Plus exp...

Peggy Coffeen interviews Jill Houin at Homestead Dairy in Plymouth, Indiana, where the family milks 5,000 cows across three sites, including a 2,200-cow robotic dairy with 36 robots and a semi-automatic feed system. Jill, a former New Jersey teacher and vegetarian who married into the dairy, describes learning farm lif...

In mid-July, 63 high school and middle school students attended the four-day Badger Dairy Camp on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, where they learned about the breadth of areas that contribute to Wisconsin's dairy industry, and the higher education and career opportunities available to them. The programming,...

ROSEMONT, Ill. - The dairy checkoff is reaching families where they make decisions about what they buy and serve through two national consumer strategies currently in market. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is activating We Are Family and First 1,000 Days through the fall. While the programs reach consumers at different mo...

WHAT: Wisconsin's tradition of cheesemaking excellence continues with the Class of 2029 entering the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® Program, the nation's only advanced certification program of its kind. Administered by the Center for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in partnership with Dairy Far...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2026 - Nearly 150 pork producers from California to New York joined forces in Washington to advocate for their farms and livelihoods as the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry passed the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of Committee. "Our message to Congress is cle...

(Washington, D.C., September 18, 2026) - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) announced a sweeping crackdown on fraudulent SNAP retailers-bodegas, convenience stores, and grocery stores-across New York's five boroughs. This investigation, dubbed Operation SNAP Back, includ...

Program to showcase strategies for pain mitigation, down-cow protocols, beef processing plant tour DAIRY NEWS - Every decision on today's dairies can have an impact on animal health, welfare and beef quality. The 2026 Dairy Wellbeing Workshop, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), includes an exclusive ...

MADISON, Wis. - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) held its 2026 Annual Meeting in Portland, Maine on September 13 - 16, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in numerous business meetings and policy discu...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council today welcomed the appointment of Luke Lindberg to serve as executive director of the United Nations' World Food Programme. From Gregg Doud, President and CEO of NMPF: "U.S. dairy farmers are proud to support the nutrition nee...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today kicked off PFAS Awareness Week in coordination with the state's Midwest neighbors, including Michigan and Minnesota. Gov. Evers earlier this year signed bipartisan legislation releasing $125 million in stalled funding fr...

(Washington, D.C., September 17, 2026) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins reaffirmed the Administration's commitment to American farmers, announcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decisive action to end dairy checkoff funding for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) overregulat...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through October 15, 2026. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin's meat industry and improve the long-term viability of t...

"US beverage milk consumer segmentation and implications for the cheese industry" - Md Azhar Uddin, agricultural economics, UW-River Falls Uddin is an assistant professor of agriculture economics at UW-River Falls. As part of this position, he conducts dairy-related research on topics such as agribusiness mar...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has launched two new consumer protection outreach toolkits in advance of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. These toolkits focus on Cybersecurity for Consumers and Cybersecurity for Business. The toolkits contain downloadable...

In this presentation, Rianne Wagner, a graduate student in Dr. Shawn Conley's CoolBean lab, discusses phosphorous fertilizer enhancement products and whether they add value or just cost. Discover the underlying science of soil phosphorus availability, how key soil processes like fixation (adsorption) and mineralization...

(Washington, D.C., September 16, 2026) -The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) today launched AgInsights, a new data dissemination tool that will serve as a key component of NASS's ongoing modernization strategy. Designed to enhance currently used data products and services, the AgInsights applicati...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026 - In recognition of her consistent legislative efforts to defend the livelihoods of America's 60,000-plus pork producers, the National Pork Producers Council presented U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) the inaugural "Bringing Home the Bacon" award. "Pork producers-both in an...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Agence Économique Régionale (AER) of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (BFC) region in France have approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote closer economic and educational relations...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) 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 joint incident ...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated six-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Brown County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state's first confirmed case of WNV in a horse this year. In 2025, DATCP documented five cases o...

Come join us Thursday September 24th for the HSHW's Annual Cover Crop Showcase at W11523 County Road FW, Randolph. Learn more about cover crops, field borders, and other ways to armor farmland. There will be a social gathering at Leder's Pub and Grub outside of Randolph after the event. Please see the attached flyer fo...

NEW AUBURN, Wisconsin - Red Cedar Ag announced the official launch of Red Cedar Irrigation, a new division of Red Cedar Ag created to give farmers a trusted local partner for their irrigation and water-management needs. Red Cedar Irrigation will offer Zimmatic irrigation system design, equipment sales, installation, ma...

ROSEMONT, Ill. - The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students pursuing degrees with a focus on dairy and demonstrating strong potential as future industry leaders. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through Dairy Management Inc. - which manages the national dairy checkoff - a...

PDP Calf Care Connection to offer hands-on labs for dairy calf managers and more DAIRY NEWS - The 2026 Calf Care Connection® program, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), will feature several leading researchers, calf care experts and producer panels, presenting practical calf-rearing tips and insi...

The WMSPA Fall Tour will be held on Oct. 2 and 3, 2026 in District 1. A person can choose to come Friday, Saturday or Both days. For Friday's Packer Stadium tour the stadium tour is at 3:00 p.m. and will take roughly 2 hours. Included with the stadium tour is the Packer Hall of Fame tour in which you can tour between 9...

Multi-session programs designed to enhance dairy producer financial proficiency DAIRY NEWS - The foundation of a successful dairy operation is the sound management of business financials. Financial Literacy for Dairy®, developed by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), is a multi-level program built to give dai...

What does it really take to build a dairy that can thrive for generations? In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Mitch Perkins of Perkins Twin Creek Farm in Indiana, a third-generation family dairy milking 450 cows and farming 2,700 acres. Mitch shares what it means to step into a f...

Influencer and industry mentors announced; program kicks off September 21 September 8, 2026 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2026 College Aggies Online (CAO) program kicks off on September 21. Influencers Emily Schaapman, known online as @DairyGirlFitness, Brandi Buzzard (@BrandiBuzzard), and Jessica Peters (@SeeJes...

Harvest season brings long days, tight schedules, and added stress for farm families. Refuel the Farmer is a free drive-through event designed to provide support during the busiest time of year. This free event offers grab-and-go meals, snacks, and practical wellness resources to farmers, their families, and their empl...

Federal funding Gov. Evers fought for and secured to be awarded to 42 communities across the state to expand Wisconsin's electric vehicle charging infrastructure MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced 42 locations will receive grant awards to buil...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results. Two certified candidates ran for each of the two open board member positions and the election closed August 15, 2026. The following soybean producers ...

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 8, 2026 - The National Pork Producers Council is looking for the next generation of pork industry leaders. Applications are now open for the 2027 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, which will award ten $2,500 scholarships to college students pursuing careers in the pork industry. The...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement after President Trump signed two executive orders to support American ranchers: "The president is right: corporate consolidation in meat processing is a crisis for family farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agri...

LEAWOOD, Kan. (September 2026) - The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Professional Development Awards of Excellence (PDAE), recognizing two exceptional members for their achievements and contributions to the agricultural marketing industry. The Professional Development...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Two certified candidates ran for the two open b​oard member positions and the election closed on August 15, 2026. Asa Bennett of Wisconsin Rapids and Jason ...

LA CROSSE, WI - Congressman Derrick Van Orden today reaffirmed his non-negotiables for responsible data center development in Wisconsin, clear that data centers will not be allowed to come at the expense of Wisconsin farmland, water, electric ratepayers, or local communities. Van Orden's Non-Negotiables for Responsible...

DAIRY NEWS - Strong dairy businesses are built on a number of management areas, including the ability to interpret financial information, evaluate business opportunities, manage growth and make strategic decisions that support the business for the long term. Dairy producers and industry professionals can sharpen those ...

Des Moines, Iowa. Sept. 1, 2026. The National Pork Industry Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is now accepting applications for two scholarship programs supporting students pursuing careers that will strengthen the future of the U.S. pork industry. ...

In this special collaboration episode of World Dairy Expo's The Dairy Show podcast and Uplevel Dairy, Peggy Coffeen interviews Cory Geiger, who was named World Dairy Expo's 2026 Industry Person of the Year, about the experiences and mentors that shaped his career as a Hoard's Dairyman editor, CoBank dairy economist, au...

The topic of succession planning is something we will always continue to learn about and today we are taking a unique approach to succession planning and focusing on common misconceptions. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest, Attorney Will McKinley, discuss the following topics: Most common misconception Who should...

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Ranchers First Initiative, announced earlier this week: "We're glad to see the administration focus on the US beef market, and several pieces of this plan are steps in the rig...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board through October 31, 2026. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible corn growers. Growers must sign and postmark completed nomination forms by ...

After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state budget committee's release of $10 million from the s...

(Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 2026) - Today, at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Data Modernization Plan to put Farmers First, reduce unnecessary burdens on producers, and improve the timeliness, accuracy, and usefu...

MADISON, Wis. - Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's (DATCP's) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. The program provi...

What's next for ethanol? On this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Dawn Caldwell of Renewable Fuels Nebraska joins host Joanna Guza to break down the wins behind E15 and the 45Z tax credit - and the challenges still facing the industry. Plus: where every part of a bushel of corn actually goes. To stay connected with USFRA, j...

ROSEMONT, IL - Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is accepting entries for its 2027 New Product Competition, challenging undergraduate and graduate students across the United States to develop innovative dairy-based products for consumers seeking sustained energy. The annual competition gives tomorrow's product developers an ...

Safety campaigns urge farmers not to enter grain-filled bins. So are we sending the wrong message to children if we allow them to play in a sandbox full of corn? "Corn Box Hazards" will be featured in a free webinar Sept. 14 (2 p.m. ET, 1 p.m. CT) as part of the Childhood Agricultural Safety Network's quarter...

New actions build on USDA's 2026 Plan to Fortify the American Beef Industry (Washington, D.C., August 31, 2026) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Ranchers First Initiative, a sweeping package of actions to continue rebuilding the Great American Beef Herd and put America's ranchers b...

WASHINGTON (August 28, 2026) - NCBA strongly supports increasing competition in the cattle markets and creating more opportunities for small and regional beef processors. We also support eliminating unnecessary regulations that make it harder for those businesses to compete. However, weakening federal meat inspection a...

Peggy Coffeen interviews Robert Chicoine, World Dairy Expo's 2026 International Person of the Year, in a collaboration with The Dairy Show. Chicoine recounts how a childhood fascination sparked by Holstein Canada's journal led him from a dairy farm background to university, a summer at Quebec's AI center, and a career ...

Joanna Guza interviewed Olivia Lulich of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin. She currently works as a agricultural educator and FFA Advisor at Viroqua School District. Olivia shares about her background in agriculture, why she ran for Miss Wisconsin USA and how she promotes agriculture in her new role.

Fall Creek, Wis. - Farmers and crop producers are invited to participate in Corn Silage Dry Down Day on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at A&J Agronomy, N503 Freedom Street, Fall Creek, WI 54742. This educational event provides producers with valuable information to help determine the ide...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 24, 2026 - National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from Washington County, Iowa, issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a pork purchase for federal food assistance programs under Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment ...

Updated reports reveal growing financial resources, strategic networks, and increased policy activity targeting animal agriculture August 25, 2026 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance has updated two flagship reports highlighting the funding, connections, and key players within the animal rights activist movement in the U...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew gave the following statement today regarding reports that the Trump Administration would be issuing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) exemptions for small refineries. "Every small refinery bypass is another market stolen from farmers. While oil companies po...

NFMC staff led the development and release of PremisesMapper, a free, web-based biosecurity premises mapping tool. Biosecurity is another way of saying "infectious disease control," and refers to everything done to keep diseases and the things that cause them (viruses, bacteria, funguses, parasites and other ...

CHIPPEWA FALLS - Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's decision to allow additional ground beef imports at lower tariff rates for the next 90 days: "Families are frustrated by high grocery prices, and farmers understand that frust...

Report highlights progress on efforts to expand clean energy infrastructure, lower energy bills for families, reduce reliance on out-of-state energy sources, and create more than 40,000 jobs by 2030 MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Office of Sustai...

(Washington, D.C., August 24, 2026) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced sweeping new efforts to strengthen school meals by connecting more American farmers with local schools, investing in school kitchen infrastructure, and giv...

Governor says Republicans in Congress caving to Trump on erratic tariffs and reckless trade wars are leaving Wisconsin farmers and producers behind MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today blasted President Donald J. Trump and Republicans for starting a trade war with Canada, Wisconsin's largest export partner, leaving America'...

Today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Dr. Kyle Becker, a Heritage Vet Partners veterinarian and former Indiana dairy farm kid who learned to AI cows at 12 and began practicing immediately after graduation. Becker describes his atypical, influencer-style DiSC profile and how it supports team-build...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement after the Trump administration announced its plan to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported into the United States with lower tariffs over the next 90 days. "Consumers deserve to know where t...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) expressed their strong appreciation to the Trump Administration for its continued focus on using all available trade tools to resolve outstanding U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dairy market access issues with Canad...

The world's leading journal for peer-reviewed agricultural safety and health research has named a new editor-in-chief. Jeffrey VanWormer, Ph.D., has moved into the top position at the Journal of Agromedicine, succeeding Matthew Keifer, M.D., who led the journal from 2011 until this spring. VanWormer, an epidemiologist,...

New webinar will equip students with social media strategies to grow their reach and impact August 18, 2026 - Rancher and nationally recognized agriculture advocate Brandi Buzzard will return as a mentor for the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2026 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. This year, Buzzard will ...

More than $1 million in film tax credits awarded to six Wisconsin productions that tell stories about the people and places that make Wisconsin extraordinary MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin's new film office, Film Wisconsin, today announced that six Wisconsin productions have been awarded more than $...

VERONA, Wis. - Prime Rib and Wisconsin supper clubs go hand in hand, and the Wisconsin Beef Council is once again teaming up with Gather Wisconsin to highlight some of the state's favorite destinations for this iconic beef dish. Following the launch of the inaugural Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail in 2025, the organizations ...

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

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

Recent Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities reports indicate that injuries and deaths remain a persistent issue. "This is incredibly unfortunate, given the many other challenges farm families and farm workers are facing here in this day and age," said one of the reports' co-authors, John Shutske, University of W...

WASHINGTON (August 13, 2026) - Today, National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall issued the following statement in response to Tyson Foods' announced closure of its beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, and additional restructuring efforts: "NCBA is troubled by the clos...

ARLINGTON, VA - The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, aka EPCRA, was created in 1986 to help communities plan for chemical emergencies. It requires industry to report on the storage, use, and release of hazardous substances to federal, state, and local governments. It's a good law, says NMPF Chief Cou...

On the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen visits with the family behind Golden E Dairy in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, where first-generation farmers Chris and Tracey Elbe describe building their dairy from a 64-stall stanchion barn and 250 acres into a self-sufficient enterprise milking 2,900 cows, raising calves, heifers, ...

MADISON, Wis. - In September, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host its annual humane officer training for those seeking appointment as humane officers and certified law officers who handle animal welfare complaints. Registration is now open for the Annual Humane Offic...

Proceeds from "United By Beef" apparel fundraiser to supply beef sticks to local clubs VERONA and MADISON, Wis. - Powered by purpose and fueled by beef, the Wisconsin Beef Council is launching its annual apparel fundraiser to combat youth food insecurity. Running now through the end of August, the Beef Counci...

A National Farm Medicine Center staff member has been named president-elect of the International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH). Melissa Ploeckelman Brown, outreach specialist with the National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, will step into the president's role June 2027 ...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the kickoff of the 175th Wisconsin State Fair. Each year, the Wisconsin State Fair welcomes over 1 million fairgoers and is a celebration of Wisconsin history, culture, and traditions, as well as Wisconsin's proud agricultural industry with ...

Gov. Evers appeals Trump Administration's denial of public disaster assistance for Racine County and statewide hazard mitigation relief following severe storms and flooding in April of this year MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin is filing an appeal to ensure affected communities receive the fede...

MANITOWOC, WI-By popular demand, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center welcomes families to the reopening of its popular fall attractions: the corn maze and sunflower field. This year, the fields have been transformed into patriotic themes in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. For $9 per person*-or included with Far...

Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest, and Vilas Counties under a period of abnormal economic disruption due to last month's storms, governor prohibits price gouging on everyday essentials and lodging MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #303 declaring a period of abnormal economic disruption in Outagamie, Win...

PDP offers a backstage look at cutting-edge dairies, innovative agricultural partners DAIRY NEWS - Idaho has established itself as a global leader in milk production, dairy processing, crop integration and ag technology. An upcoming tour presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) in partnership with Progressi...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (August 2026) - Farmers, crop advisers, agribusiness professionals, conservation leaders, and community members are invited to attend the Soil, Nitrogen, and Irrigation Management Field Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. north of Chippewa Falls. The field day is part o...

The National Children's Center has published a Spanish-language version of "Safeguarding Children in Agriculture: A National Action Plan," an updated framework for safeguarding youth in agricultural and rural environments. The current plan reflects changes in agriculture while building on previous plans publi...

MADISON, WI - Midwestern dairy businesses can apply now for a total of $1.7 million in Dairy Business Builder grants offered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR). The funding is available to small- ...

Dairy farmers, consultants, and service providers are invited to attend field days focused on feeding high-oleic soybeans to dairy cattle. There will be multiple field days hosted across the state of Wisconsin. This event will feature a morning with expert presentations from University of Wisconsin Extension and Indu...

DAIRY NEWS - Strong communities are built through conversations and collaboration, and four Wisconsin dairy producers are hosting evening events to spark those discussions later this month. Elected officials, legislators, community leaders, educators and engaged citizens are invited to take part in this one-of-a-kind e...

ARLINGTON, VA - Dairy leaders from the United States and Mexico concluded the 2026 U.S.-Mexico Binational Dairy Summit today with a renewed commitment to strengthening collaboration between the two countries' dairy sectors, reaffirming shared priorities on trade, innovation and the future of dairy farming against the b...

Friesland, Wisconsin, July 29, 2024 - Wisconsin red and yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Adams, Wis. with the first potato loads being washed, graded, and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers. "The first harvest of yellow potatoes at Alsum Farm looks promis...

MADISON, Wis. - On July 27, severe weather including a tornado and large hail struck eastern Wisconsin. Homes and vehicles were damaged and will need repairs. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds consumers that they should practice caution when seeking these repairs. Co...

Join us for our Summer Field Day & Member Picnic on Wednesday, August 26. Registration will start at 10:30 a.m, with programming to follow at 11:00 a.m. Date: Wednesday, August 26 Time: Registration at 10:30 a.m. Programming and lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Heim's Hillcrest Dairy, N6044 County Rd E,...

MADISON, Wis. (July 29, 2026) - The stars of Wisconsin's latest nationally acclaimed marketing campaign aren't celebrities or actors. They're dairy farmers. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's Born to Dairy campaign has been named one of Ad Age's "13 Creative Campaigns to Know About Today," alongside campaigns fr...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1, 2026. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin's d...

PLATTE CITY, Mo. (July 29, 2026) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) names veteran broadcast journalists Rita Frazer and Tom Cassidy as the 2026 inductees into the NAFB Hall of Fame. They will be celebrated on Nov. 19 at the Night of Honors Celebration Banquet, attended by farm broadcasters and ag in...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) today announced this year's recipients of its prestigious annual scholarship awards. Cadence Konechne, South Dakota Farmers Union member and Notre Dame student, has been awarded the Hubert K. & JoAnn Seymour Scholarship. The $2,000 award is given in honor of the...

Tour three calf-raising operations August 11, 12, 13 DAIRY NEWS - Every dairy operation is looking for ways to raise healthier calves, improve efficiency and raise the next generation of productive cows. Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide dairy farmers and their teams with the opportunity to explore p...

This episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast features entomologist Dr. Mike Catangui, Ph.D., with MWI Animal Health, who discusses the return of the New World screwworm and why dairy producers far from the southern border must be on alert. He explains how the pest was originally eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s but h...

MADISON, Wis. - The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need, and for scammers, this presents an opportunity. No matter how consumers are preparing for the upcoming school year, the Wis...

MENOMONIE, Wis. (August 5, 2026) - Farmers, crop advisers, and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the Nitrogen and Soil Management Field Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Dunn County Demonstration Farm, 640 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie, WI 54751. Hosted by the University of Wis...

MADISON, Wis. (July 22, 2026) - The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors announces its fiscal year 2027 executive committee and welcomes newly elected directors to its 25-member board. Together, they serve through June 30, 2027, with a continued focus on responsibly investing dairy farmer checkoff dollar...

(Washington, D.C., July 22, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to speed up progress in plant science by calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools that can translate the huge amount of germplasm data the agency collects. Through the Genesis Mission and the Agricul...

Governor urges Congress to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill to support Wisconsin's agricultural economy, strengthen FoodShare, and take needed action to safeguard Wisconsin's hemp industry MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation urging them to support a comprehensi...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing Mike Amman to serve on the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. The governor has appointed Amman to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Patty Schachtner. Amman will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends May 2027. "Preserving our ...

ARLINGTON, VA - The White House announced earlier today that it is taking action to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada to defend the rights of U.S. dairy exporters. The administration indicated it is invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to "...hold Canada accountable for its retaliation and ...

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (July 20, 2026) - Succession planning is one of the most important conversations farming and ranching families need to have, but those dialogues are often hard to navigate or never even get started. While it is a difficult subject to bring up, the time to plan is now. The National Cattlemen's Beef Ass...

Votis Family Farm Pasture Walk & Field Day Event Address: W5818 Payne School Rd. Coleman WI 54112 RSVP here.

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than 23,400 Wisconsin State Park passes have been purchased while Wisconsinites renewed their annual vehicle registration online under a new cross-agency initiative announced by the governor and the Evers Administration just last month. Thanks to the new program Gov. Evers...

Statewide showing includes 32 first-place finishes and more than 31% of all competition awards, more than double the next-highest-earning state. MADISON, Wis., -- Wisconsin cow cheese and dairy product makers once again demonstrate the depth of the state's cheesemaking expertise, capturing 106 awards, including one of ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for Beef Grillers raw beef patties produced by Gunderson Food Service in Mondovi. This alert is due to product being misbranded and containing an undeclared allergen. The aforementioned pr...

WASHINGTON (July 15, 2026) - Yesterday, the Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released a revised 4(d) rule for grizzly bear management that would return management authority to states. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) previously urge...

Attendees have opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussions with calf managers DAIRY NEWS - Some of the best ideas dairy producers implement on their farms are the result of conversations with their peers. On-site discussions are a key focus of the upcoming PDP Calf Facility Tours presented by Professional Dairy...

Scholarships available for students passionate about agriculture advocacy July 15, 2026 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the return of its annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. Beginning September 21, the nine-week program connects college students from across the country who a...