Keeping children safe while they live, play and work on farms can be challenging. It’s even more difficult during harvest season, peak time for agricultural injuries. A webinar exploring childhood […]
Statement by AFBF President Bob Stallman Regarding Injunction Against EPA Water Rule
“Last night Chief Judge Ralph Erickson of the District Court of North Dakota issued an order to stop the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule in its tracks. He found […]
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program Underway
Dairy farmers can now enroll in the Margin Protection Program for 2016 coverage. The voluntary program, provides financial assistance to participating dairy operations when the margin – the difference between […]
Farm Bureau Member Forms Dairy Girl Network
Women may still be a minority in the dairy industry, but their contributions, whether it’s as a calf feeder or as a public-relations professional, are not to be overlooked. Connecting women across the dairy industry is the mission of the nonprofit […]
New ‘Ag Mag’ Helps Students Beef Up Food Production Knowledge
A new beef “Ag Mag,” developed by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and funded in part by the Beef Checkoff, is available for purchase in classroom sets of […]
Four Crave Brothers Cheeses Win First Place Awards in American Cheese Society Contest
Four Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics artisan cheeses—including Fresh Mozzarella, Farmer’s Rope String Cheese, White Cheddar Cheese Curds and Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Curds—have been awarded First Place honors in their respective […]
Army Corps Memos Reveal Dysfunction, Secrecy and Misconduct at EPA, American Farm Bureau Says
A cache of internal memos that federal regulators intended to keep private reveals a culture of secrecy, falsehood and dysfunction that permeated the Waters of the U.S. rulemaking process. Yesterday, […]
Beating Mother Nature: How to Produce High-Quality Hay
Producing high-quality hay is a tough task. The biggest factor – Mother Nature – is out of farmers’ hands. Due to its extended dry time requirement, controlling hay quality can […]
House Passes Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
“Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment and keeps food prices down for everyone. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 […]
2014 Wisconsin Apple, Cranberry and Tart Cherry Crop Summary
2014 Apples Wisconsin apple production totaled 54.0 million pounds in 2014, up 13 percent from 2013, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts 2014 […]
Joe Bragger is a National Soil Health Champion
The Buffalo County Land Conservation and Resource Management Department is proud to announce that Joe Bragger of Independence has been named a Soil Health Champion by the National Association of […]
WMMB Board Seats New Director, Elects Fiscal Year 2016 Leadership
At the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) annual reorganization meeting held in early July, WMMB directors elected officers to lead the organization through the next fiscal year, which began July […]