The Family Living Tent of the 2015 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Dane County is promising to be an exciting feature of this year’s show and are calling for exhibitors […]
Wisconsin Apple Growers Explore Economic Value of Growing Cider Apples
At the 2015 annual conference of the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association, Chuck Maenner – one of the conference organizers – took a bite out of an apple and grimaced with […]
Chevrolet Expands Benefit Offering for Eligible Farm Bureau Members
Chevrolet is excited to announce the addition of Motor Trend’s 2015 Truck of the Year – the all-new Chevy Colorado – to the list of 80-plus Chevrolet, Buick and GMC […]
Dairy Heifers Numbers Up 1%
The Agriculture Department’s Cattle report also issued this afternoon shows that, as of January 1, 2015, the number of heifers, 500 pounds and over expected to calve in 2015 totaled […]
December Dairy Cow “Retirement” Was Up
Falling milk prices likely triggered heavier dairy cow culling in December and the head count was dead even (pardon the pun) with a year ago, according to data in USDA’s […]
Finalists Selected for Pork Annual Taste of Elegance Contest
Eight chefs from throughout the state of Wisconsin have been selected to compete in the 2015 Wisconsin’s Taste of Elegance contest. The contest will be held at the Kalahari Resort […]
Special Recognition Given to Women Leaders Who’ve Served Wisconsin Soybean Programs
Farmer leaders are the cornerstone of the strong soybean organizations in Wisconsin. Among the vast number of excellent leaders who have served on the Wisconsin Soybean Association (WSA) and the […]
Four Wisconsin Projects Recent Federal Conservation Funds
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 100 high-impact projects across all 50 states, including Wisconsin, will receive more than $370 million as part of the new Regional Conservation Partnership […]
Grinstead Receives DBA Advocate Award
The Dairy Business Association (DBA) honored Katie Grinstead of Vir-Clar Farm as the 2015 DBA Advocate. This award was presented in conjunction with the first annual Dairy Strong conference held […]
Jim Holte Elected to American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte has been elected to the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. Holte’s election to a one-year term was made by delegates at […]
“Fabulous Farm Babe” Named “Amazing Woman”
The most recent issue of Country Woman Magazine named farm broadcaster, Pam “The Fabulous Farm Babe” Jahnke, as one of the country’s most fascinating women. Country Woman, celebrating a 45 […]
Farm and Industry Short Course Reunion set for Saturday, January 24
Alumni and friends of the UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) program are invited to register today for the annual reunion event. The program will be Saturday, January 24 […]