Arch Morton Jr., a Rock County grain farmer, will represent the Wisconsin Farm Bureau on the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation’s Board of Directors. Morton was appointed to serve a three-year term […]
Harvest Weight Exemption Start Date Moves to August 1
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau-backed bill that allows farmers additional time to operate at increased weight limits during the fall harvest. Senate Bill 509, authored by […]
Governor Walker Signs Improvements to IOH Laws
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation-backed bill that makes changes to the state’s laws regarding the use of farm machinery on roadways. Senate Bill 448, authored […]
Manure Piping Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau-backed bill that would give clear authority for local municipalities to permit the piping of liquid manure within a highway right-of-way. Senate […]
Students Across the Country to Celebrate FFA Week
Agriculture plays a key role in our daily lives and in a variety of ways. Next week, more than half a million FFA members will celebrate the role agriculture plays […]
Insight FS Advocates for Agriculture
On January 27, employees from Insight FS participated in Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag Day at the Capitol. Ag Day is the largest gathering of farmers and agribusiness professionals from […]
First Call for Producer Led Watershed Protection Projects
Groups of Wisconsin farmers can apply for the first round of Producer Led Watershed Protection grants in a new program that aims to address soil and water issues with homegrown […]
“Antibiotics and animals: What’s the issue?” Panel to Bring Students and Agriculturists Together
Antibiotic use in agriculture is an issue consumers have become more concerned with in recent years. Through a panel that brings together veterinarians, researchers and agriculture professionals from both organic […]
American Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
The American Farm Bureau Federation released highlights of its 2016 strategic action plan, which addresses public policy issues in the coming year. The plan is a result of deliberations of […]
Lower Costs Expected for Livestock, Poultry
Lower costs and higher production are on the horizon for the livestock and poultry sectors, according to Dr. Steve Meyer, Vice President of Pork Analysis for EMI Analytics. Meyer addressed […]
Farm Bureau Urges House Support for Resolution Disapproving EPA’s WOTUS Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support S.J. Res. 22, a resolution to disapprove the Waters of the U.S. rule finalized […]
Legislation Gives Large Farm Machinery Extra Room on Roundabouts
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is supporting legislation that will allow large farm machinery to safely navigate roundabouts. Senate Bill 379 and Assembly Bill 451 will allow large vehicles within […]