Increased domestic fuel production, growing domestic market for agriculture are signs the RFS is successful WASHINGTON, DC - Today, on the EPA-established effective date for the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to President Donald Trump once again thanking the a...

Publication enables taxpayers to get full value from the Clean Fuel Production Credit in current tax year WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomes the Department of Energy's posting of the latest version of the 45ZCF-GREET model. The model includes changes to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit si...

Thanks to budget investments secured by the governor, the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program will continue supporting state's meat processing facilities and workforce MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), during June Dairy Mont...

Peggy Coffeen visits Bob and Tara Vandoske at Vandoske Dairy Farms in Cleveland, Wisconsin, to discuss how their 700-cow family dairy farm has grown into diverse business segments, including County Line Creamery, an on-farm ice cream store with viewing windows and open barn access, and a cattle boarding/show-cow facili...

ARLINGTON, VA - More than 80 NMPF board members and young dairy farmers met with about 100 congressional offices today in the organization's annual fly-in, advocating on behalf of dairy on issues ranging from agricultural labor to the recent return of New World screwworm to the United States. The fly-in came after NMPF...

The Wisconsin FFA Center Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Jen Russell as the new Managing Director of Chapter and Member Programming for the Wisconsin FFA Center. Russell will begin her duties on August 1, 2026. Russell brings more than 20 years of experience in agricultural education, FFA leadership, curr...

Wisconsin tourism is booming with a record-high $27 billion in total economic impact in 2025, a record-breaking 117.9 million visits, and a record more than $1.7 billion in state and local revenue, continuing state "Hat trick" MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secreta...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors selected five graduate students, conducting research that benefits dairy cooperatives and producers, to receive scholarships as part of the 2026 NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program. Scholarship recipients include: Pari Baker, is a ...

Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers is committed to investing in the future of the next generation through its annual scholarship program. This year, the program awarded three scholarships to students pursuing higher education: two $1,000 scholarships and one $500 scholarship. This year's recipients include: Alison Gar...

Manure is a valuable resource, and you can gain significant value by investing in testing your manure nutrient value, making it more cost-efficient to provide your crops with the nutrients they need. Written by Paul Mitchell and Lorin Isaac Rudin-Rush Nitrogen fertilizer prices have jumped again, up more than 25% from ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 - Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced President Donald J. Trump has appointed John Bellinger as the new Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, Bellinger will integrate into USDA's team to help further drive its robust effort to explo...

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is proud to announce the launch of Rooted & Resilient, a new conservation program supporting the organization's Natural Resilience pillar through long-term and permanent conservation practices across the Fox-Wolf Basin. The program is supported by a new $4.3 million investment through Ad...

(Washington, D.C., June 3, 2026) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched the Small Processors Action Plan (PDF, 2.3 MB), a new set of actions to better support small and very small meat and poultry processing plants, improve customer service, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while mai...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today released its 2026-2027 Milk & Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Reference Manual, equipping farmers with an educational tool that promotes best management practices for responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials in...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today celebrates the release of an updated Secure Milk Supply (SMS) Plan, website, and resources, ensuring the health and wellbeing of dairy cattle while preserving the economic viability of dairy businesses. "It was a great ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States - a calf in La Salle County, Texas, and a dog in Andrews County, Texas. Epidemiological investigations a...

Dairy Stream and the Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual "How We Got Here" podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests Bob and Tom Zwald, second and third generations...

JUNEAU, WIS - For decades, June Dairy Month has been an opportunity to celebrate the role of dairy in a healthy lifestyle and recognize the work of dairy farmers to provide milk and other dairy product to communities in Wisconsin and around the world. Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) is inviting members of the commun...

DAIRY NEWS - The 2026 PDP Hoof Management Workshops presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will take hoof care conversations out of the classroom and into the barns of working dairy farms. Using the host farm as a live case study, attendees will evaluate records, observe cows and facilities, and identify ...

Joanna recently traveled all across Northeast Wisconsin, visiting some amazing local dairy farms to celebrate their June Dairy Month events! A huge thank you to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin for making her journey possible and supporting our state's hardworking farm families. Now it's your turn to get out there and ce...

Friesland, Wisconsin, June 3, 2026 - Alsum Farms & Produce is proud to announce the recipients of the Wisconsin potato grower, packer, shippers' annual high school senior scholarship program. Ten $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to deserving students preparing to make a positive impact in the agricultural indu...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is accepting nominations for its annual FARM Excellence Awards, recognizing U.S. dairy industry achievements in adopting and improving on-farm practices. Awards are divided into four categories: Animal Care & Antibiotic Stewar...

Bonduel, Wis. - Ready to celebrate Wisconsin's rich dairy heritage and experience a memorable morning on the farm with your loved ones? Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 28, 2026, and head to Kurowski Dairy near Bonduel for the 2026 Shawano County Brunch on the Farm! From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., enjoy a delicious co...

(Washington, D.C., May 29, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $1.625 billion in payments to eligible specialty crop producers i...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off June Dairy Month with his weekly radio address and shared a video message celebrating the strength of the state's dairy industry, thanking dairy farmers, producers, and processors, and highlighting his administration's efforts to support and uplift Wisconsin's farmers, their f...

Testimony emphasizes need for up-to-date 45ZCF-GREET model and timely final rules WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik testified at a public hearing on Treasury's proposed rule for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Clean Fuels again expressed appreciati...

Grants to help train workers within in-demand, fast-growing industries will bolster Wisconsin's 21st-century workforce and economy MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that applications are now open for the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Ad...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 6,700 traps for the detection of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2026. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from mid-May through early July. Trap locations are det...

MADISON, Wis.- Wisconsin's licensed cherry growers are invited to submit their votes through June 15, 2026, to elect one new member to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administers the election and is proceeding with no candidates list...

MADISON, WI - The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has selected 10 small and medium dairy businesses across the Midwest to receive over $46,000 in grants through the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance...

uneau, Wis. - Organizations and nonprofits looking to launch new educational programs, support future dairy leaders or strengthen community engagement are encouraged to apply now for grant funding from Dairy's Foundation. Applications for grants up to $10,000 are due June 1, 2026. Since the grant program was created in...

Register interns now for July 28 workshop to benefit your team, agriculture industry DAIRY NEWS - Summer internships are an important part of many college students' experiences as they prepare to enter the workforce as the next generation of agricultural leaders. Internship supervisors can offer additional value to t...

MADISON, Wis.- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees eligible to be elected to the two open seats of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended . Wisconsin ginseng growers have until June 15, 2026, to vote on...

MADISON, Wis. (May 20, 2026) -The Wisconsin FFA Foundation has awarded $26,150 in post-secondary scholarships to 26 Wisconsin FFA members. Scholarships are awarded to seniors in high school or students currently enrolled in a university/technical college. They must be in good standing with the Wisconsin Association o...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for raw Mushroom and Swiss Bratwursts produced by Starzer Meats in Pound, Wisconsin. This alert is due to product being misbranded and containing an undeclared allergen. The aforementioned...

MADISON, Wis. (May 22, 2026) - The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is excited to announce that the Wisconsin FFA License Plate Campaign has officially moved into the design phase, marking the next major milestone in bringing a specialty license plate to vehicles across the state. This specialty license plate will proudly repr...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded the 2026 All-States Leadership Summit, held in Washington, D.C., where new members were selected to serve on the National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC). Taryn McCaa and Darla Fesmire, members of Oklahoma Farmers Union; Easton Hansen, member of Wisconsin Farmers Union;...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) today sent a letter to Senate leadership and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry calling for urgent and comprehensive reforms to the farm safety net as family farmers and ranchers face mounting economic pressures. In the letter, NFU President Rob Larew w...

Childhood and teenage years are peak times for sun exposure. Sunburns during these years significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Join Brianne Haskell-Hanisch, M.D., Marshfield Clinic Dermatology Department, who will share sun safety strategies during the Childhood Agricultural Safety Ne...

Today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Greg Shoemaker, Cargill's Commercial Director for North America Dairy Nutrition, about leading teams that support dairy producers through nutrition strategy, technology, and on-farm partnership across the US and Canada. Shoemaker shares how his path from rura...

The Jefferson County Soil Builders are hosting a Planting Green Field Day on Thursday May 28th from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. The event will be located on County Highway Q, two miles north of Milford, where the group will demo how to plant corn green into a cover crop mix. The group will also be bringing in a few speakers to ...

The Dairy Innovation Hub held its fifth annual Dairy Symposium on Tuesday, May 12, at the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. During the day-long event, which drew over 200 attendees, scientists shared and discussed their Hub-funded work with researchers, students, campus colleagues, and other...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Environmental Stewardship Program today released revisions to its Version 3 evaluation tool, integrating the latest scientific updates from the Ruminant Farm Systems (RuFaS) model that powers FARM ES Version 3. "FARM Environmental St...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced $60 million to expand access to high-speed internet in unserved communities through the State Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The grant funding is available to organizations, telecommunications utilities, or a ...

Join us for our June Conservation Conversation at Deer Run Dairy. We will see the installation of a new waterway to help control erosion after heavy rainfalls. Date: Thursday, June 11 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: N1862 Town Hall Rd, Kewaunee (picture below) Sponsored by Peninsula Pride Farms and Door-Kewaunee Watershed De...

Eligible SRPF members are encouraged to apply for the new Haney Soil Testing Program. Learn more about the health of your soils and gain insight into how you can improve soil health within the Sheboygan River basin. There is an opportunity for an incentive payment of up to $500 if all criteria are met. Applications are...

The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC), based in Verona, Wisc., is looking to hire a full-time Industry Relations Manager. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that support the mission of the Council - to grow demand for beef. The Industry Relations Manag...

Jordan Gretzlock, Director of Grounds with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers has a degree in horticulture from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He shares about his education and how he maintains the field for player safety. Do you have a unique job in agriculture? Let us know:

MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Building on two years of citizen support, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again asking Wisconsin residents to send in ticks they find while working and recreating outside this year. In 2024, the Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) in an effort to ide...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) applauds House passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, legislation that would allow for the year-round, nationwide sale of E15 fuel. NFU President Rob Larew released the following statement after the bill's passage: "The House today delivered truly...

Projects approved by the Commission include $50 million to support 71 local community development projects across the state funded through the Non-State Grant Program MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met to approve approximately $248 million in projects across the s...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin's 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a full-time marketing and communications professional for DATCP, educating the...

MADISON, Wis (May 15, 2026) - The Wisconsin Association of FFA will be hosting its 97th Annual Wisconsin FFA Convention and Expo on June 15th-18th at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. The association is excited to come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the organization's 267 chapters during this pas...

Timely treatment supports lung health and long-term performance. DULUTH, Ga. (May 11, 2026) - As beef-on-dairy cattle become a larger part of the U.S. supply chain, early health decisions carry long-term performance consequences - especially when it comes to bovine respiratory disease (BRD). For producers across the be...

On this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Pauly Paul with Complete Management Consulting is back today to explain what separates thriving dairies from those in crisis. He says the biggest gap comes down to management, especially leaders who delegate but also work alongside employees rather than staying behind a des...

Virtual recording pass available for purchase through May 21; Save the date for May 5-7, 2027 May 11, 2026 - Speakers at the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2026 Stakeholders Summit addressed pressures impacting animal protein, including animal rights extremism, legislative agendas, animal health and welfare, and supply ...

Juneau, Wis. - The deadline is approaching for dairy associations, nonprofits, and educational organizations across the country to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support educational initiatives that develop people, spark innovation and strengthen the future of dairy. Applications for grants from Dairy's Foundatio...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council issued the following statement on the House passing the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA): "CORCA is an important tool for our dairy producers to ensure that their products reach end customers safely and on time,&q...

(Washington, D.C., May 12, 2026) - U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of ten lenders from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program. These lenders will be precluded from further participation in the program. "The Trump Administr...

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is on-site at Brooks Farms with Zoey Brooks, nearly 10 years after Zoey returned to the family dairy, to discuss growing from 200 to about 700 cows and from four employees to a 15-person team. Zoey shares hard-won lessons about stepping into management, overco...

A regional conversation on water quality, economic impact, and the future of Northeast Wisconsin sponsored by Old National Bank and NEW Water. NORTHEAST WISCONSIN - The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance invites community, business, and regional leaders to the inaugural Fox-Wolf Summit, a new event focused on water quality, o...

After months of bipartisan negotiations, governor and Republican leaders announce deal attaining 50 percent special education reimbursement and securing over $600 million for K-12 schools, tens of millions of dollars in property tax relief, eliminating income tax on tips and overtime, and providing up to $600 in direct...

California Polytechnic State University earns top undergraduate team honors; Laura Campagne (Cal Poly) named top undergraduate individual; Jorge Pizarro (University of Missouri) wins graduate division (MILWAUKEE, Wis. - May 8, 2026) The 2026 Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest brought together some of the n...

Wisconsin findings are part of Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project The Driftless Region in western Wisconsin is marked by hills, valleys and rugged features, an area spared from the last glacier. It also holds thousands of acres of fertile cropland used to grow forage for an estimated 2,000 dairy herds. The are...

(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026) - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the final rule regarding stocking standards for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ensuring a broader variety of nutritious food is available to SNAP participants at authorized reta...

MADISON, Wis. - The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced eleven nominees for nine open seats in the 2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. Nine districts are up for election, which began on May 1, 2026. The following candidates, listed by district, have ...

MADISON, Wis., -- Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and Discover Dairy invite participants across the state to meet their new favorite classroom or community companion, as enrollment is now open for the free "Adopt a Cow" program for the 2026-27 school year. The program pairs participants with calves from fo...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation today applauded USDA's Interim Final Rule, "Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs," which includes whole and 2% milk as options in the school breakfast, Special Milk and Child and Adult Care Food programs. The rule is an important step ...

(Washington, D.C., May 8, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk options in federal Child Nutrition Programs for children and adu...

DAIRY NEWS - Lameness is one of the leading causes of lost milk production and premature culling, making proactive hoof management essential to today's dairy operations. The 2026 Hoof Management Workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) is a must-attend workshop for herdspersons, hoof trimmers, vete...

Today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is joined by Mike Opperman from the National Dairy Shrine headquarters in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, to announce the official 2026 National Dairy Shrine award announcements and explain the committee-based nomination process. Make sure to tune in to hear who the winners in each c...

Eligible SRPF members are encouraged to apply for the new Haney Soil Testing Program. Learn more about the health of your soils and gain insight into how you can improve soil health within the Sheboygan River basin. There is an opportunity for an incentive payment of up to $500 if all criteria are met. Applications are...

OAK BROOK, Ill. - More than 260 dairy value chain leaders - including 26 farmers - gathered April 28-30 for the 2026 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Spring Meeting, with a focus of turning shared priorities into practical progress across the industry. The Dairy Sustainability Alliance - created through the checkof...

TAMPA, Fla. (May 5 2026) - With input costs continuing to pressure farm budgets, some growers are making difficult decisions to reduce fertilizer application rates. While that strategy may ease upfront expenses, it is also accelerating a broader shift across agriculture that is placing greater importance on nutrient us...

Details, Sponsorships Available Now at WisCheeseMakers.org MADISON, WI - It's time for Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members to mark their calendars and set their alarms for Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. (CT), when registration opens for the popular WCMA Golf Outing and Trap Shoot! Details on registration...

MADISON, Wis. - It's May, which means it is time to fire up the grill, support your local producers and processors, and celebrate May Beef Month. In Wisconsin, we're known for our hard-working farmers, high quality animals, and an innovative meat processing industry. We can be proud of the work done to bring beef from ...

Today's conversation on the Uplevel Dairy podcast was captured at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, where Peggy Coffeen interviews dairy risk management advisor and economist, Katie Burgess of Ever.Ag, about making dairy risk management simpler and more accessible. Burgess shares her Wisconsin dairy farm up...

April 29, 2026 - DAIRY NEWS - The ninth annual "Plant a Seed" campaign supporting Dairy's Foundation raised over $42,000 to support programs that develop dairy leaders, strengthen on-farm skills and build stronger connection between dairy producers and their communities. Three companies - Grassland Dairy Prod...

Redetzkes' No Joke Dairy near Stratford will serve as the site of the 72nd Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, July 14-16, 2026. The fifth-generation farm is owned by Matt and Brittany Redetzke and Matt's brother Sam Redetzke. The farm is run by family members encompassing four generations and one employee. The farm has b...

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Yeshimebet Abebe as DATCP's General Counsel. "Attorney Abebe has experience in leadership, agricultural policy, and government relations, which provides her with valuable perspective fo...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected fifteen members for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Members will attend monthly virtual sessions from September 2026 to May 2027 during their senior year of high school. Members include: Adalina Ad...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026: "Today's House vote is the largest step in eight years towards delivering a farm bill for family farmers, ranchers an...

WASHINGTON (April 30, 2026) - Today, the House passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 with bipartisan support. National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane thanked the House for passing the Farm Bill and urged Senate action: "Thank you to Cha...

WASHINGTON (April 30, 2026) - Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) endorsed the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act. This legislation would ensure consumer transparency by addressing the labeling of cell-cultivated protein and plant-based alternative protein produc...

$70 million in grants now available as part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget for rural, agricultural road improvements MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that application materials are now available...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address, highlighting his administration's efforts to bolster clean energy and sustainability, advance Wisconsin's nuclear energy potential, and build a 21st-century clean energy economy and workforce in the state. This comes as, earlier this week, Gov. Evers k...

ARLINGTON, VA - From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: "NMPF commends lawmakers who today stood up for farmers by passing legislation that's critically important for dairy producers. "The House-passed 2026 Farm Bill supports the farm safety net, preserves existing conservation programs that include opportu...

ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Consortium for Common Food Names welcomed today's release of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) 2026 Special 301 Report, which details the significant progress made over the past year in securing commitments from U.S. trade partne...

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2026 - America's 60,000-plus pork producers of all sizes, from all states celebrated House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill. On an impressive, bipartisan 224-200 vote, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 included 100% of the National Pork Producers Council's policy requests-includ...

On June 1, Maria Woldt will become the third director of the Dairy Innovation Hub, a state-funded initiative that brings together scientists, farmers, businesses, and educators to explore new ideas to ensure Wisconsin's $52.8 billion dairy sector remains globally competitive while advancing economic, environmental, and...

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is notifying dairy producers and veterinarians of updated guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding interstate movement requirements for lactatin...

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin came together in Madison on Saturday to celebrate their award-winning work at the 2026 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. 108 stations sent in 1,322 entries which were judged by professional broadcasters outside Wisconsin. All ent...

The Wisconsin legislative sessions has wrapped up and we want to walk you through the wins, surprises and importance of member engagement. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Chad Zuleger and Cody Carpenter, discuss the following topics: Biggest wins for Wisconsin dairy Surprises in the policy space Wisconsin I...

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN - As communities prepare for summer visitors, more than 1,800 volunteers will take part in the annual Fox-Wolf Watershed Cleanup on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at over 80 locations across the region. This large-scale "spring cleaning" effort will focus on parks, shorelines,...

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 28, 2026 - The National Pork Producers Council, representing America's 60,000-plus pork producers of all sizes, applauds the House Rules Committee for keeping intact the Farm Bill 2.0, specifically language that provides regulatory relief for farmers across the country. "Pork producers than...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $135 million in state funding has been awarded to local communities to assist in improving deteriorating county highways, town roads, and city and village streets. This round of funding will help comp...

Governor's latest efforts to help communities recover from severe weather after Trump Administration previously denied Wisconsin requests for disaster aid MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has directed Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to submit a request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...

(Washington, D.C., April 29, 2026) - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural production and exports, while reducing the agricultural trade deficit. Alongside this partnership, USD...

ROSEMONT, Ill. - Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced newly elected officers who will help guide national dairy checkoff strategies and programs aimed at protecting and growing dairy sales. "I'm ho...

ARLINGTON, VA - Stewardship is a deeply engrained value among dairy farmers that's also good for economic success, NMPF's Nicole Ayache says in the latest Dairy Defined Podcast. Ayache, who leads the National Dairy FARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management) Programs' Environmental Stewardship initiative, notes how ...

MADISON, Wis. -The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will begin aerial treatments for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) this month in eight western Wisconsin counties as a part of the national Slow the Spread program. Residents in the affected areas can expect loud, low-flying plan...

Cambria, Wisc. - The Wisconsin Beef Council is pleased to announce that the Tennessee Whiskey Burger at The Dump Bar & Grill in Cambria is the winner of the 3rd annual Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest. The Tennessee Whiskey Burger features a ½-pound ground chuck patty topped with cheddar cheese, sautée...

MADISON, Wis. (April 23, 2026) - The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is pleased to announce the FFA chapters selected to receive 2026 Wisconsin FFA Foundation Chapter Grants. These grants support local FFA programs in initiating or expanding projects that enhance agricultural education, develop leadership skills, and create c...

April 22, 2026 - Trends in animal rights movement activity will be front and center at the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2026 Stakeholders Summit. The event, set for May 5-7 in Kansas City, Mo., is themed "High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein." Registration for the in-person event is open throug...

Juneau, Wis. - Innovation and new ideas have driven progress in the dairy industry for generations. Dairy's Foundation is encouraging dairy associations, nonprofits, and educational organizations across the country to apply that same spirit of innovation to create new programs that build the skills of students or dairy...

OMAHA, Neb. - April 21, 2026 - Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), and Frontier Farm Credit today released their collaborative 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting new financing tools informed by producer insights. The report outlines how these tools, alongside ...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement on the passing of Representative David Scott: "Representative Scott was a fierce champion for agriculture, and our hearts go out to his family, friends, and constituents during this difficult time. As former chair of the H...

ARLINGTON, VA - From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: "FDA's continued failure to enforce its own rules on the proper labeling of plant-based alternative products is a public health problem, plain and simple. Milk and dairy products supply 13 essential nutrients, including three that continue to be identified...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in celebration of Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Forest Appreciation Week, today released Wisconsin's Trillion Trees Pledge 2025 Annual Report. The report shows that Wisconsin planted nearly 12 million trees and conserved more than...

ANTIGO, Wis. - Wisconsin's beloved agricultural staple takes center stage in an upcoming episode of Wisconsin Foodie, shining a spotlight on the people, places, and processes behind the state's potato industry. Premiering on April 23, the episode will be available to viewers at 6:30 p.m. CST on YouTube and will broadca...

APPLETON, Wis. -- Fox Valley Technical College has expanded its hands-on learning opportunities with the addition of a 160-acre property near Hortonville, approximately 15 miles from the college's Appleton campus. The land, donated to the Fox Valley Technical College Foundation in January, will serve as an outdoor clas...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Earth Week and sharing ways Wisconsinites can celebrate all week long by taking action around their own homes and communities to reduce waste, recycle, conserve water, and take small steps that can have a big impact. In addition, the governo...

Dairy ARLINGTON, VA - Arizona dairy farmer Robert T. Van Hofwegen and his sons are taking dairy farming to the next level, promoting sustainable, cost-efficient farming in a place where it's necessary. Paloma Dairy in Gila Bend, AZ, has been producing high-quality milk since its founding in 2006. It's managed by Robert...

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $117 million in the second quarterly payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintai...

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2026 - Equipped with brand new retail and U.S. Department of Agriculture data reinforcing California Proposition 12's detrimental impacts on both producers and consumers, 105 American pork producers from 23 states took to Capitol Hill, advocating for their livelihoods with federal lawmakers....

(Edinburg, TX, April 17, 2026) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. "Butch" Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general, led the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. USDA is pa...

By Jaslyn Livingston Not long ago, it felt like beef had a target on its back. Between headlines about plant-based alternative proteins, questions about how cattle are raised and shifting consumer preferences, there was a lot of speculation about beef's future. As a young rancher, I heard those conversations just like ...

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, signed into law on January 16, 2026, enhances healthy school lunch milk options available to kids and supports farmers by opening additional markets for nutritious dairy products. Dairy Together, a national coalition working to educate farmers, eaters, and lawmakers about how manage...

MADISON, Wis. - Trapping data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) indicates that the spongy moth, an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on the leaves of more than 300 tree species, is now widely established in Green and Sawyer counties. As a result, both count...

MADISON, Wis. - This week, thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hail have struck communities across Wisconsin. Homes and vehicles may be damaged and in need of repair work. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds consumers that they should practice caution w...

[Omro, WI] - Elementary classrooms across Wisconsin are invited to step onto the farm-without leaving their school-through an upcoming virtual beef farm tour hosted in partnership with Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom, Wisconsin Beef Council, Alice in Dairyland, and Poppy Family Farms. The 30-minute virtual exper...

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union, American Farmland Trust, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition today led an agricultural coalition letter urging Congress to include funding for local and regional procurement of domestically produced agricultural pro...

We are through the first quarter of 2026 and we've seen some big items for dairy. We cover the highlights of the last four months, dairy policy items, market trends and more. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Dr. Marin Bozic, discuss the following topics: Top highlights for dairy in the last four months Federa...

The Hochkammer and Krueger families will welcome thousands of visitors to celebrate June Dairy Month at Hochkammer Dairy Farm, LLC, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Manitowoc County's Breakfast on the Farm. This family farm has been owned and operated in Manitowoc County since 1849, but their roots in agriculture stre...

WASHINGTON (April 10, 2026) - Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA) President, Ford Drummond, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) President, Gene Copenhaver, released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma's rejection of the state of Oklahoma's negotiat...