- Five Tips for Spring Rural Road Safety April 22, 2024As days get warmer, the itch to hit the field gets stronger. It’s springtime in Wisconsin, which means planting season is getting underway for farmers across the state. With this in mind, rural road safety is at the forefront. Traveling with agricultural equipment on the road poses an increased hazard that is often a dreaded part ...
- WFBF Statement on Summer Ethanol Blend Waiver April 19, 2024Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson released the following statement today regarding the Biden administration’s emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of summer gasoline blends containing 15% ethanol (E15). “Wisconsin farmers appreciate the Environmental Protection Agency granting an emergency waiver for the year-round sale of E15. The biofuels industry is part of our country’s ...
- Evaluating Runoff Risk Prior to Manure Spreading April 3, 2024Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers to plan ahead in order to reduce the risk of manure runoff incidents. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) offers an online runoff risk advisory forecast to help farmers determine the potential for manure runoff from fields depending on weather conditions and soil temperatures. “Farmers are the ...
- Heroes of Hope Nominations Now Open April 2, 2024To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, Wisconsin Farm Bureau is recognizing rural neighbors through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope is meant to shed light on rural heroes who have helped others through a tough time – i.e., helping harvest crops while going through a tough time, providing positivity in their day-to-day careers, uplifting ...
- WFBF Statement on Veto of “Protect Our Farms” Legislation March 29, 2024Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson today following the veto of Assembly Bill 957. “This bill was supported by more than 15 respected agricultural groups in the state and we are extremely disappointed by the veto of this legislation. Farmers have never faced more challenges than they do today. This ...
- WFBF Statement on Veto of Changes to Farmland Preservation Tax Credit Program March 29, 2024Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF Executive Director Jason Mugnaini today following the veto of Assembly Bill 480. “The purpose of the Farmland Preservation Tax Credit is to do exactly what it says: preserve farmland. This bill would have continued to allow farmers to incorporate solar panels as an accessory to their ...
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Establishes Board of Trustees March 7, 2024A newly formed group of Wisconsin Farm Bureau leaders convened for the first time on March 6 as the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees was established by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Board of Directors and will be responsible for expanding fundraising and program efforts. “I’m excited ...
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Earth Week Webinar Series March 6, 2024Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is proud to present a three-part webinar series during Earth Week. The webinars will explore carbon perspectives throughout the supply chain. “Carbon is the wild west and we are excited to offer this opportunity to provide clarity about it,” said WFBF Director of Sustainability Communications and Partnerships Rachel LaCount. “Carbon is just ...
- WFBF Young Farmer and Agriculturist Award Applications Now Available March 6, 2024Applications are now available for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program’s Farming for the Future and Outstanding Agriculture Professional awards. The Farming for the Future Award recognizes members who own or work on a farm. The Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award recognizes members who have an off-farm career. Applicants are asked to share information about ...
- The Time is Now to Act on ARIP Funding March 5, 2024For many years we have seen tension between local governments and farmers caused by the need to haul heavy loads over roads and bridges that weren’t up to the task. These crumbling pieces of infrastructure are often due to limited funding to improve them, not because local officials didn’t want to do so. Substandard roads impede ...
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