The American Farm Bureau Federation and a coalition of agricultural and builder groups today asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling that allows the Environmental Protection […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds Passage of Law to Help Towns with Road Repair
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is applauding the passage of a new law that helps towns with road repair and maintenance. Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 118 into law […]
Cow Talk in Church
It all started at my niece’s baptism. (In full disclosure since Ryan’s accident last spring church has been on the back burner unless we had a wedding, funeral or baptism.) […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom Program Awards Teacher Mini-Grants
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation, through the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program, has awarded 15 Teacher Mini-Grants to Wisconsin teachers to use in agricultural literacy lessons and […]
Hunters, Landowners Must Heed Trespass Law
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure hunters and rural landowners are aware of Wisconsin’s trespass law for the upcoming deer hunting season. “Good communication between hunters and […]
World Dairy Expo Cheese Stand Sells Record Number of Sandwiches
More than 28,080 sandwiches were sold at the student-run cheese stand at World Dairy Expo this year, surpassing the previous record by more than 600 sandwiches. Collegiate Farm Bureau at […]
New Members Appointed to Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
Alison Kepner of Sauk County, Brian Preder of Waupaca County and Beth Schaefer of Marathon County have been appointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) Committee […]
Poll Shows Broad Support for Endangered Species Act Reform
Most Americans think the Endangered Species Act is outdated and needs to be revised, a survey by Morning Consult shows. The poll conducted in early August adds impetus to congressional […]
More than 70 Leading Agriculture Organizations Call on Congress to Pass the ‘SAFE Trucking Act’
Groups Highlight Safety & Efficiency Benefits of the Bipartisan Legislation & Urge Congress to Include It as an Amendment to Highway Bill More than 70 of the nation’s leading food […]
Governor Scott Walker Seeks Applicants for 2016 Grow Wisconsin Dairy 30×20 Producer Grant
Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are seeking applications for the next round of Grow Wisconsin Dairy 30×20 producer grants. The Grow […]
Big Data Brings Farmers New Rewards, New Risks
Farmers and ranchers see tremendous benefits with technology, but can’t turn a blind eye to the privacy concerns that remain, Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst told the House Agriculture […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Welcomes Paul Ryan as House Speaker
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation would like to extend the warmest welcome to Paul Ryan as House Speaker. “Congressman Paul Ryan is the right person for the job as Speaker […]