Adam Kolb of Manitowoc County has been selected as a semi-finalist of the 2016 Farm Bureau’s Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge. As a semi-finalist he will receive $10,000 for his efforts to […]
Statement by Jim Holte, President, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership
“The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation looks forward to reviewing the details within the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) reached today. This trade agreement has been a long-sought priority of Farm Bureau because […]
Fewer Eggs Raise Grocery Prices
Scrambled, sunny-side-up or hard-boiled, however you cook them, eggs are costing more. Eggs saw the biggest price jump in the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Marketbasket semi-annual survey of the cost of […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Members Visit Capitol Hill
A far-reaching water rule and bills on the labeling of genetically modified food and country of origin labeling of beef, pork and poultry were on the collective minds of Farm […]
Harvest Safety Tips From the Pros
Every year since 1944, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a proclamation, the third week of September has been dedicated to National Farm Safety & Health Week. The recognition week […]
Simplified, Harmonized Hazard Communication Standard Now in Effect
Every year since 1944, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the proclamation, the third week of September has been dedicated to National Farm Safety & Health Week. This recognition week […]
A Beautiful Paradox
Not too long ago I was in the barn during milking time, deep within the routine of preparing swollen udders to let down their milk. I started washing some teats […]
Emerging Ag Leaders Selected for 2016 Farm Bureau Institute
Fifteen emerging agricultural leaders have been selected to participate in the Farm Bureau Institute. The year-long leadership training program’s mission is to develop strong and effective agricultural leaders. “Today’s farmers […]
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Proclaims September 2015 as Soybean Month
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has bestowed prestigious recognition on Wisconsin-grown soybeans by proclaiming September 2015 as Soybean Month. According to the Proclamation, last year the State of Wisconsin grew 78.8 […]
Ag in the Classroom Program Announces Essay Topic and Book of the Year
Maple syrup flows through this year’s book of the year and essay contest from Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program. “Sugarbush Spring” by Marsha Wilson Chall is the […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Excellence in Ag Finalists
Four individuals have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag finalists and will compete in December for the top honor. The Excellence in Ag award recognizes members of […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Names Achievement Award Finalists
Four finalists will vie for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) Achievement Award this December. “This year’s finalists are some of the best and brightest young farmers […]