LEAWOOD, Kan. - How will advances in agricultural technology shape the future of rural America? That's the question high school students across the country are being challenged to explore as the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) announces the theme for the 2027 National Ag Day Video Essay Contest: "How Will Te...

The first peer-reviewed study of farmers and ranchers living with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a tickborne allergy to red meat, has been published in the Journal of Agromedicine. More than 200 farmers and ranchers across 26 states were surveyed on their experiences with tick bites, AGS awareness, symptoms and obtaining a ...

The Wisconsin State Climatology Office is collaborating with the Rural Partnerships Institute and Wisconet to organize meetings in rural Wisconsin communities to better understand weather and climate information needs and learn the local impacts of extreme weather events. These sessions aim to identify the most pressin...

Join Alice in Dairyland, Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom, the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, and the DPI Farm to School Team for an interactive, virtual tour of Wetherby Cranberry Co. This virtual cranberry tour is designed for elementary students, giving young learners an exciting opportunity to...

MADISON, WI - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is revising cost-share requirements for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives program following engagement with the four DBI centers and dairy industry stakeholders, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) noted today. Under revisions to the 2026 Noti...

Annual program welcomes high school students for learning, networking on Nov. 17 DAIRY NEWS - Whether exploring a future in agriculture, developing leadership skills or discovering new career possibilities, high school students will find opportunities to learn and connect at the 2026 Stride™ Youth Conference, pre...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) International Agribusiness Center (IABC) hosted 13 delegations representing 21 different countries during World Dairy Expo, held in Madison, Wisconsin, from September 29 to October 2, 2026. More than 130 delegates from nearly...

Policy Makers, Dairy Producers, Industry Leaders to Explore Protein Demand and Dairy's Position DAIRY NEWS - The future of food will be driven by nutrient density, protein demand and consumer trust, and dairy has the opportunity to be a driving factor in each of those trends. The 2026 PDP Dairy Insights Summit, present...

WISCONSIN - More than 10,000 beef sticks have been donated to Boys & Girls Clubs across Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Beef Council's United By Beef shirt fundraiser, helping provide nutritious, high-protein snacks to youth in communities throughout the state. The beef sticks were distributed to the Boys & Gir...

ROSEMONT, Ill. - Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), which manages the national dairy checkoff, has published its 2025 Annual Report, providing farmers and importers with a comprehensive look at strategies, results and financial investments. The report, available at DairyCheckoff.com, highlights checkoff efforts to grow dairy...

MADISON, WI - Act now to reserve space in Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association's virtual Train the Safety Trainer Course on December 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT). Registration and sponsorship details for the program are available now at WisCheeseMakers.org/trainings. "The foundation - and top priority - of any...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites homeowners and renters to sign up for the 2027 Landscape Pesticide Registry from November 1, 2026 through February 1, 2027. Registrants of the Landscape Pesticide Registry receive advance notice from commercial lawn care co...

RealClearInvestigations follows the money and public records behind the fight against congressional action on California's Proposition 12, calling into question the campaign's financing and leadership. WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 2, 2026 - A new RealClearInvestigations (RCI) report links a $40 million campaign against a con...

(Washington, D.C., October 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recognized the 31 states that have taken early action to complement President Donald J. Trump's emergency dyed diesel relief initiative and encouraged remaining governors to take corresponding action to provide relief to Ameri...

Chi Hi staked its claim as champions by winning the Chippewa Valley FFA Land Evaluation Invitational held at Woodruff Farms near Chippewa Falls on Wednesday, October 28. Joel, Randy, and Ron Woodruff hosted 61 students representing six schools from western and southern Wisconsin. Barron, Cadott, Chi-Hi, Clear Lake, Del...

(Dimmitt, Texas, October 29, 2026) - Today, Vice President J.D. Vance announced an investment through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program (B&I Program) to support construction of a locally owned, USDA‑inspected beef processing facility in Dimmitt, Tex...

Washington, D.C. Nov. 2, 2026 - For more than 20 years, hog and other livestock farmers have lived with uncertainty over what new federal permitting or reporting requirements could result from an emissions study conducted nearly two decades ago. In a regulatory win for pork producers and other farmers, the Environmenta...

DAIRY NEWS - Successful dairy farm teams manage more than animals, feed and finances; they also manage the practices they use to develop team members as well as how they collaborate with outside advisors. Dairy Managers Institute®, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), is a two-day workshop designed...

New DMI President, CEO Shares Vision During Joint Annual Meeting KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Corey Scott began her tenure as president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) with a focus on strengthening relationships across the industry, keeping the checkoff relevant to consumers and building on opportunities to grow demand for...

ARLINGTON, VA - Ben Smith, a fifth-generation dairy farmer from Bealeton, VA, shows that dairy advocacy often begins with an honest conversation and the courage to speak from experience. "I believe everybody's got something to teach and offer," he said. "I've been so grateful to be around other people in...

What drives someone to run 100 miles and then bike another 100 across Wisconsin? Peggy Coffeen catches up with Jordan Matthews of Rosy-Lane Holsteins in Watertown, Wis., to discuss Crossing Wisconsin, a challenge inspired by loved ones affected by cancer and created to support research at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. ...

What does it take to prepare the next generation to lead a dairy farm before ownership officially changes hands? Peggy Coffeen visits B&B Dairy near Waupun, Wisconsin, to talk with father-son team Brent and Chase Harmsen about building trust, sharing responsibility and navigating farm succession. They discuss the e...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) honored Arkansas dairy farmer Ryan Anglin and longtime dairy promotion executive Tom Jenkinson as the 2026 recipients of the Richard E. Lyng Award for their contributions and distinguished service to dairy promotion. The award is named for former U...

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs help dairy and crop producers manage risks like low milk prices and high feed costs, ensuring more predictable and stable income. Understanding risk considerations and historical trends can help producers make more ...

Wisconsin Beef Council staff joined nearly 70 representatives from 32 state beef councils for the annual Partnerships in Action (PIA) conference, Oct. 12-14, in Denver, Colorado. The conference focused on how state and national Beef Checkoff programs can work together to strengthen beef demand and maximize the impact o...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced election results to guide national dairy checkoff strategies and programs that protect and grow sales. Dairy checkoff leaders elected their officers ...

Legacy Nutrient Value refers to the value associated with crop-producing nutrients presented in the soil at the time agricultural land is purchased or inherited. These nutrients, including phosphorus, potassium, and other macro- and micronutrients, contribute to the land's productivity and overall value. Dairy Stream h...

(Washington, D.C., October 19, 2026) - Today, President Donald J. Trump, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market d...

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the launch of two new grant programs that will provide funding to help communities sample private wells and public water supplies for PFAS contamination. The two grant programs are funded by the $125 million PFAS...

Madison, WI - The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the award of $69.5 million through the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), supporting 39 projects across 32 Wisconsin counties and strengthening rural roads, bridges, and culverts critical to the state's agricultural economy. For Wi...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced that more than $102 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to 12 municipalities to remove an estimated 15,028 private lead water service lines. &qu...

DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The affected premises has been quarantined to restrict movement of poultry and poultry products. Birds on the property have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the...

USDA Selects Eight Projects Representing More Than $1.3 Billion in American Fertilizer Manufacturing Investment (Washington, D.C., October 22, 2026) - Today, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced the selection of eight fertilizer manufacturing projects to receive funding throu...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Taylor 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 - Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met to approve a total of approximately $254 million in key building projects at state-owned facilities and properties statewide. The Commission approved funding to construct new student housing at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Ma...

On October 20, 2026, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the launch of two statewide grant programs that provide funding to help communities sample private wells and public water supplied for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The new programs, known as...

(Washington, D.C., October 23, 2026) - Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the launch of the America First Seafood Strategy (PDF, 8.5 MB) and several actions the Trump Administration is taking to support the American seafood industry. Among these actions is the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agricultur...

Meet the 2026-27 National FFA Officer Team The 2026-27 National FFA Officer Team has been announced. Get to know the student leaders who will represent FFA members across the country in the year ahead and help shape the future of the organization. Meet the new team: President: Josie Jennings, Ohio Secretary: Cameron Ad...

Executive-level program will also feature tours, realigned thought patterns DAIRY NEWS - Today's dairy professionals have access to more information and new technologies than ever before, making it a challenge to sort through and analyze it. Facilitators at the 2027 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals®, presen...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program announced today the 2026 Excellence Awards winners, whose dedication and everyday pursuit of excellence strengthen the U.S. dairy industry as a whole. The 2026 FARM Excellence Award recipients are: Animal Care & Antibiotic Ste...

After seven years of Evers Administration efforts to get projects across the finish line, new I-41 and Southbridge Road Interchange will reduce traffic congestion, bolster development, and improve safety DE PERE - Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardma...

Evers Administration awards nearly $70 million in Agricultural Roads Improvement Program grants to support 39 local projects, part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced...

MANITOWOC, WI-Maximize Halloween costumes and excitement by starting early at Farm Wisconsin's annual Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 31. The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and as a special treat, families who arrive within the first hour will receive one FREE youth ticket with every paid adult...

Funding will help schools, nonprofits, local and Tribal governments, employers, and higher education institutions reduce energy use, expand clean energy, and bolster energy planning MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that 36 school districts, nonp...

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 ...

Funded by $125 million PFAS Trust Fund unlocked by Gov. Evers earlier this year, new grant programs to help communities sample private wells and public water supplies for PFAS MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced the launch of two new grant progra...

(Washington, D.C., October 19, 2026) - Today, President Donald J. Trump, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market d...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address in celebration of Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin and slammed President Donald J. Trump for his disastrous policies and trade wars that are wreaking havoc on the manufacturing industry in Wisconsin, as well as the Republicans in Congress, including eve...

Governor demands immediate withdrawal of sudden arbitrary USDA change to Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, emphasizes negative impact on America's Dairyland MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urgently requesting that the USDA withdraw i...

Congressman Tony Wied joins Kinnard Farms and Sedron to mark the completion of the Casco, Wisconsin facility; company also forms a Commercial Advisory Board drawn from Driscoll's, Helena and Apple leadership SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash., Oct. 15, 2026 - Sedron, which develops and operates facilities that upcycle municipal bios...

Despite continued national economic turbulence, Wisconsin maintains strong fiscal position, reaching seven consecutive years of record-high General Fund balances during Gov. Evers' tenure MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, despite continued economic turbulence caused by President Donald J. Trump's and Repu...

First Infrastructure Access Loan for new single family home development is part of a public-private partnership to address the workforce housing shortage for area employers PLYMOUTH, Wisc. - Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO & Executive Director Elmer Moore, Jr...

Twenty-eight organizations urge USDA to eliminate new 25% cost-share requirement and extend December 1 application deadline MADISON, WI - A coalition of 28 organizations representing dairy farmers, processors, cooperatives, and allied businesses nationwide is urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to elimi...

High school students invited to attend interactive event at UW-Madison ag campus DAIRY NEWS - The 2026 Stride™ Youth Conference, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature a mix of interactive communications training, tours and hands-on labs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's ag campu...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 15, 2027. These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new m...

In this bonus episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Veronica Nigh, Chief Economist at The Fertilizer Institute, shares what she's watching closely when it comes to the long-term outlook for U.S. agricultural exports. Nigh discusses how the U.S. stacks up against global competitors and what it will take to keep American agricultu...

Mid-State Technical College, in partnership with the National Farm Medicine Center, Pittsville Fire Company and a host of sponsors, is offering a two-day Agriculture Rescue Training event on Oct. 23-24 just outside Marshfield. Emergency responders from across Wisconsin are invited to register by Oct. 15. Space is limit...

(Washington, D.C., October 13, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding $86.6 million in grant funding to support the specialty crop industry through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The program funds innovative projects designed to enhance the competitiveness of s...

84 employers receive grants to help train workers within in-demand, fast-growing industries to bolster Wisconsin's 21st-century workforce and economy MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today kicked off Manufacturing Month by announcing $6.6 million in grant...

Dec. 1 grant application deadline for programs educating dairy producers, students and communities Juneau, Wis. - New education or outreach programs can start with a simple idea. Whether it is a need that isn't being met or a different way to reach an existing audience, Dairy's Foundation is inviting organizations ac...

ROSEMONT, Ill. - Many Americans regularly enjoy dairy foods, but few have the opportunity to step onto a farm and see firsthand the people, technology and care behind the milk they purchase. A new dairy checkoff initiative aims to help close that gap. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has launched Portraits of Modern Dairy, ...

(Washington, D.C., October 8, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to agricultural producers and landowners for their participation in key conservation programs for 2026. These payments include Grassland...

MADISON, Wis. - As Wisconsin sports fans gear up to support the Brew Crew during their postseason run, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is advising consumers to exercise caution when purchasing tickets. High demand for playoff games and sold-out events routinely creates opp...

Early recognition of animal pain, tour of beef-processing plant also featured DAIRY NEWS - View animal care from a different perspective at the 2026 Dairy Wellbeing Workshop, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). A unique combination of interactive sessions, a processing plant tour and discussions with ...

Juneau, Wis. - Calling high school seniors and college students with a passion for agriculture and the dairy industry: applications for the Alan Koepke Memorial Scholarship are open through Dec. 1, 2026. The scholarship was established in 2025 to honor the life, legacy and values of Alan Koepke, whose commitment to agr...

MADISON, Wis. - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) are partnering to remind Wisconsin organizations and individual users how they ca...

DAIRY NEWS - Dairy professionals looking to expand their financial and business management skills have an opportunity to learn and apply advanced management concepts to the decisions they make in their operations. The 2026 Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop, presented by Professional Dairy Producers&re...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new Export Expansion Grants through November 4, 2026. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), which Gov. Evers created in 2021 to promote Wiscons...

Findings from the first national survey designed specifically to examine childcare experiences and needs among U.S. farm families show that childcare challenges are closely linked to child safety, farm business decisions, household finances and family well-being. A project of the National Children's Center for Rural an...

(WASHINGTON, D.C., October 6, 2026) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a $180 million investment to launch the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Seed Sovereignty Initiative, a major effort to both strengthen U.S. agricultural security by protecting the plant genetic resources that ...

Madison, WI - The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is urging U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to reverse a newly imposed 25% cost-share requirement for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives, warning that mandate will prevent the four existing initiatives from continuing to pro...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County. Birds on the premises were depopulated and will not enter the food system. The HPAI virus has continued to circulate in...

Wisconsin dairy processors are encouraged to apply for the next round of 2027 Dairy Processor Grants, open now through Nov. 3, 2026 MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced 10 Wisconsin dairy companies that have been selecte...

On the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is onsite with Josh Webb, at multi-generational Hegler Creek Dairy near Declo, Idaho, a fifth-generation family operation that relocated from Utah in the mid-1970s and has since grown and diversified. Webb describes the family's structured pathway into the business, requiring...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. DATCP will award up to $200,000 total in BLBW grant funding in 2026. BLBW is a competitive grant program de...

SHEBOYGAN FALLS - Gov. Tony Evers today joined Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO John W. Miller and leaders of EMD Electronics to celebrate the opening of a new 38,000-square-foot research and development facility at the company's Sheboygan Falls site. The new facility is part of a mul...

(Washington, D.C., October 2, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking steps to advance the Trump Administration's commitment to unleashing American energy and economic prosperity and is streamlining program delivery for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Rural Development through the Rural Busine...

With latest payments, Evers Administration boasts more than $570 million paid to local governments in 2026 to support safer roads, highways, and local infrastructure MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the ...

Oct. 14, 15 PDP Calf Care Connection features breakout sessions and producer panel DAIRY NEWS - Caring for the youngest members of a dairy herd is a team effort; the care and management decisions made from day one impact a calf's health and productivity over its lifetime. With simultaneous Spanish translation offered, ...

Wisconsin Farm Bureau is hosting a series of local government campaign schools that will focus on running for local offices like county and town board. The Local Campaign School will walk you through what it takes to run for local office, from deciding whether public service is right for you to building and running an ...

On the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy interviews longtime dairy industry leader Peter Coyne about the relationships that shaped his life and his responsibility to "pay it back to the next in line." Coyne describes his path from growing up in western New York around Holsteins and influential cow people, to worki...

DAIRY NEWS - Strong financial management starts with understanding what the numbers are indicating. Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) developed Financial Literacy for Dairy® to empower dairy producers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals with the financial knowledge to more effec...

(WASHINGTON, D.C., September 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins congratulated Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg on his appointment as Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and welcomed President Donald J. Trump's nominatio...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirmed that samples collected from non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). This disease has also been detected in tissue from wild and ca...

(Washington, D.C., September 29, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced increased financial assistance for the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion in fiscal year 2027, providing more producers with the opportunity to adopt conservation systems that improve soil health, water ...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today welcomed the nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. From Gregg Doud, President and CEO of NMPF: "As U.S. dairy farmers increasingly look to build international m...

Clean Fuels thanks Sens. Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar for the bipartisan proposal to support small producers WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced bipartisan legislation (S.5583) to extend availability of the Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit through 2029. U.S. c...

(Washington, D.C., September 29, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entered into a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline standards related to environmental review, environmental impact, environmental regulations, and physic...

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) 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...

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 ...

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...