Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed September 2016 as Soybean Month, in recognition of Wisconsin soybean growers and their significant contribution to the state’s economy. Last year, Wisconsin grew 92.6 […]
Finalists Named in Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® Program
Sand County Foundation, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association are proud to announce the finalists for the prestigious Wisconsin Leopold Conservation […]
Five Million Seeds of Gratitude Planted Across America for Farmers
Culver’s Grows 19 “Thank You Farmers” Mazes From food to fuel, there are more than 4,000 uses for corn across the world. This year Culver’s restaurants added one more use […]
New Poll Shows Strong Support for Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
A new poll from Morning Consult shows most voters favor fair trade – something all candidates should keep in mind as a congressional vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement comes […]
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
During the first two weeks of September, farmers around the country will receive the September 1 Agricultural Survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS is taking […]
Wisconsin Leads the Nation and World in Cranberry Production for 22nd Consecutive Year
U.S. cranberry industry’s investment in marketing efforts begins to pay off; industry reports positive shift in recent market imbalance This fall, Wisconsin’s cranberry industry is once again projected to produce […]
Wisconsin Horse Diagnosed with West Nile Virus
A 4-year-old unvaccinated Quarter Horse gelding from St. Croix County is the first reported Wisconsin horse to have become infected and die from West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. Horse […]
Farm Bureau Asks USDA for Emergency Dairy Assistance
Against a backdrop of plummeting farm-level milk prices and farm cash receipts for milk sales, the American Farm Bureau Federation this week asked the Agriculture Department to provide emergency assistance […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Commends House Passage of Uniform GMO Labeling
On Thursday, July 14 the U.S. House passed legislation that requires labeling of food derived with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Wisconsin Congressmen Paul Ryan, Sean Duffy, Glenn Grothman, Ron Kind […]
Young Farmers and Agriculturists Visit Capitol Hill
Farm Bureau’s youngest leaders became lobbyists for a day while meeting with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. on June 8. The issues discussed were trade, immigration, wolves, food labeling […]
Survey Says: Summer Picnic is a Bargain
The price of a picnic this year will be less than last summer according to the latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of […]
Minnesota Farm Bureau President: Support Trade Deals for Farmers and Ranchers
Kevin Paap, president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau and board member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, today described a litany of trade barriers faced by farmers and ranchers in […]