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 ...

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...

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...

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...

PLATTE CITY, Mo. (July 15, 2026) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation recently awarded college scholarships for 2026, totaling $47,500, to six students studying agriculture communications. The students will attend and be recognized for their achievements at a special NAFB Foundation Celebra...

ARLINGTON, VA - Dairy advocates from across the country urged lawmakers to support agricultural labor reform on Capitol Hill today, concluding a National Milk Producers Federation summit for state dairy associations. The two-day meeting brought more than three dozen advocates to Washington, with farmers and industry le...

MADISON, Wis. - To protect Wisconsin's animals and animal industries from New World Screwworm (NWS), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a temporary order modifying import requirements for domestic warm‑blooded animals from states with active NWS‑infested zones....

MANITOWOC, WI-Celebrate eight years of cultivating curiosity at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center's Anniversary Celebration, taking place Thursday, July 23 through Saturday, July 25. Families can experience agriculture up close through live animals, tractors and agricultural equipment, food science, mascots, and special ...

PDP Workshops Combine Expert Insights with Farm and Field Tours, July 28 and 30 DAIRY NEWS - Seeing management practices firsthand can bring new ideas back to the farm. That's the goal of the 2026 Carbon, Crops + Cows program presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), which will combine classroom learning ab...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees that are eligible to be elected to two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Beginning July 10, 2026, cranberry growers have until August 15 to vote on the following candidates: Asa Bennett, Wisco...

By Kevin Zimmermann Damaging thunderstorms that pounded areas in east-central Wisconsin over the past month have had their effect on field crops, but it could have been worse. UW-Wisconsin Extension Crop Specialists Steve Hoffman and Doug Hinz told WHBL news that hail events in mid-June were quite localized and not sev...

MADISON, Wis. - Soybean growers in two Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board districts have until August 15 to vote for candidates for two open seats in the 2026 election. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting ballots beginning on July 10. Two of the seven districts tha...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The following growers began three-year terms on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board on July 1, 2026. District 1: Charlie Mattek, Deerbrook Ashland, Barr...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Daniel Keilar of Sturgeon Bay began a new three-year term as an elected member of the Wisconsin Cherry Board on July 1, 2026. About the Wisconsin Cherry Board Th...

Attendees of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, July 14-16 at Redetzke's No Joke Dairy Farm in Stratford, will have access to a wide range of free health screenings. These screenings are part of a broader effort by Marshfield Clinic to bring accessible, preventive healthcare directly to rural communities - meeting farm fa...

Funding to help maintain 10 lift bridges across the state, bolster Wisconsin's maritime industry MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $2.3 million in annual payments through the Lift Bridge Aids (LBA) program will go to five Wisconsin c...

(Washington, D.C., July 10, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that ten additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA's voluntary Product of USA label, marking continued momentum behind the Administration's efforts to help consumers easily identify products that are truly ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for raw "Rueben Flavored Bratwurst" with Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, and Corned Beef Type Flavors produced by Rackow Family Sausage in Juda, Wisconsin. This alert is due to...

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. Follow Olivia:

DAIRY NEWS - Four dairy farms will host Agricultural Community Engagement (ACE®) Twilight Meetings August 24-27, welcoming government officials, regulators, community leaders and the public to connect and learn from one another about issues important to rural and urban state residents. Made possible by a partnershi...

Today, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Jim Ostrom, president and CEO of Milk Source and co-founder of Dairy Cares of Wisconsin, to discuss how a backyard gathering in Wisconsin grew over 17 years into an event drawing 450-550 people and raising more than $4 million for Children's Wisconsin, a world-class hospital network ...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew shared the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed to rescind three regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act. "We are deeply concerned by USDA's proposal to rescind rules that protect family farmers ...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2026 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2026, the following dairy producers began a three-year term as elected members of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: Distric...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $180 million in the third quarterly payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today began its open comment period for both the Animal Care and Workforce Development programs' proposed Version 2028 updates to compile and incorporate farmer and industry feedback. "Farmer involvement is critical to ensuri...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, this week, wrapped up his final statewide "Pothole Patrol" tour. The governor's annual tour included 10 stops across the state to fill potholes and highlight the Evers Administration's efforts over the last seven years to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout W...

(Washington, D.C., July 7, 2026) - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the second cohort of fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, completing the largest ever single-year financial investment in the history of the grant program. This year, USDA awarde...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2027 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 15, 2026. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation solutions and farme...

July 28 workshop enhances summer internships for employers and students DAIRY NEWS - As calendars turn to July and summer hits the midway point, so do the internship programs of many college students. Agricultural employers can help interns finish their summer experience strong and build skills for their future careers...

What's inside the minds of the next generation of dairy leaders? We found out last week at the National Holstein Convention, where we sat down with 3 young leaders in the National Junior Holstein Association who are helping shape the future of the organization while representing thousands of junior members nationwide. ...

Deer Run Dairy completed energy-efficient upgrades with Focus on Energy since 2017 and they updated lighting, refrigeration, water systems and ventilation. Deer Run Dairy has earned $47,203.04 in Focus on Energy rebates to support these improvements and combined upgrades result in annual electricity savings of 839,511 ...

MADISON, Wis. - After a great June Dairy Month here in the state, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski rounded out the month by visiting northeast Wisconsin last week. One of Secretary Romanski's first stops was to Renard's Cheese in Sturgeon Bay, where Ch...

Joanna Guza talked with Dr. Megan Roberts of Compeer about the importance of trade to Mexico and Canada, the USMCA agreement and what's next for the rest of 2026.

WASHINGTON - The Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA or "Agreement") requires the USMCA Free Trade Commission, composed of government representatives of each Party, to conduct a joint review of the Agreement on July 1, 2026. In accordance with the Agree...

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 1, 2026 - The National Pork Producers Council, which represents the interests of America's 60,000-plus pork producers, released the following statement in response to the decision not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement in its current state. "Amidst the many uncertainties that come wit...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers also announced today his appointment of Jeremy Guza to the Waukesha County Circuit Court - Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Ralph M. Ramirez's retirement. Guza will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. "As a veteran and a defense lawyer, Jeremy Guza ...

Tours will provide interactive, inside look at three approaches to raising healthy calves DAIRY NEWS - Healthy calves are the foundation of a productive dairy herd, but there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to raising calves and replacement heifers. The 2026 Calf Facility Tours presented by Professional Da...

ARLINGTON, VA - For Joel Eigenbrood, dairy farming wasn't a part of his original life plan. Balance sheets and budgets shaped his path into becoming a dairy advocate, using his voice to enact change in an industry he believes in. "The coolest thing about dairy is there are multiple ways to enter the industry,"...

DAIRY NEWS - Dairy producers will take conversations about sustainability outside the meeting room to see management practices at work in fields and barns during the 2026 Carbon, Crops + Cows program on July 28 and 30. Presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), the program will bring together dairy owners, m...

UW-Madison Extension will host a Cattle Feeders Field Day on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, offering practical strategies to improve cattle finishing operations during a time of strong cattle markets and tight production margins. With cattle prices at record highs, effective management remains essential for maintaining profi...

UW-Madison Extension will host a beef cow-calf workshop on Tuesday, July 28, at 6:00 p.m. at Starck Century Farm near Cadott, Wisconsin. This program is designed for cow-calf producers seeking to improve pasture and herd management practices while increasing profitability. Topics will include managing pastures for long...

WASHINGTON - As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this Independence Day, National Farmers Union (NFU) is releasing the updated Farmer's Share of the Food Dollar for items typically found during an Independence Day cookout table. These figures reveal how much family farmers earn compared to what consumers pa...

(Washington, D.C., July 1, 2026) - In preparation for America's 250th Anniversary on the Fourth of July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides tips for practicing safe food handling when grilling and hosting outdoor gatherings. "The summer heat increases foo...

ARLINGTON, VA - From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: "The Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act represents the most significant reform to the ag workforce we've seen in decades. It is particularly critical for dairy farmers, who have been effectively shut out of the nation's primary legal agricultural ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2026 - The National Pork Producers Council, representing America's 60,000-plus pork producers, applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (R-PA) for his introduction of the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act, which incorporates NPPC recommendations that allow producers to uti...

[CHIPPEWA VALLEY, WI] - The Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association (WCA) recognized outstanding leaders in Wisconsin's beef industry during its 2026 Annual Summer Tour, honoring individuals and families whose dedication has strengthened cattle production, producer education, and industry advocacy across the state. Hosted in...

An interactive area called "FRESH: Farm Rescue Education, Safety, and Health" will debut at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, offering hands-on learning and resources for farm families. This initiative is a collaboration between the National Farm Medicine Center, National Children's Center for Rural and Agricul...

(Washington, D.C., June 30, 2026) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program that will provide temporary support for eligible beef processing establishments. Under SPUR, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $500 milli...

 DMI's Gail Legaspi-Gaull, Group EVP of Strategic Insights and Planning, joins DMI's Scott Wallin to break down how strategic intelligence is helping the dairy industry stay ahead of change. From analyzing consumer behavior and market trends to forecasting what's next, Gail explains how these insights are used to sh...

For nearly 150 years, Four Cubs Farms in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, has been built on a simple principle: people matter. In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Gary and Cris Peterson, their son Ben Peterson, and Dairy Manager Nathan Brandt to explore the leadership, culture, communicatio...

Join us for our July Conservation Conversation at Rio Creek. We will be joined by a representative from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, who will conduct a demonstration on water-stream testing. Date: Tuesday, July 7 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Rio Creek (address will be based on water levels and posted clo...

By Chelsea Wunnicke, Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, WI 529 College Savings Program Wisconsin's dairy industry generates $52.8 billion in annual economic impact and supports more than 120,000 jobs1. With that level of activity, it is no wonder that educational institutions seek to fill the demand for sk...

Letters of Intent will be accepted until noon (Central Time), July 13, 2026, for grants up to $45,000 to support small-scale projects and pilot studies addressing emerging issues in agricultural safety and health. The National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety will prioritize rapid response...

MADISON, Wis. - The Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA) Regional Meeting was held in Madison, Wisconsin on June 22 - 24, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Randy Romanski is currently serving as MASDA President and hosted the event including b...

MADISON, Wis., (June 25, 2026) - In an era when shoppers are increasingly seeking authentic connections with the brands and products they buy, Piggly Wiggly Midwest and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin take an unconventional approach to June Dairy Month, bringing real Wisconsin dairy farmer stories into store...