As harvest season begins, agriculture officials warn that even one pesticide-treated seed in a binful of corn or soybeans could spell financial doom for the farmer who sold the grain […]
Caterpillar Inc. is a new Wisconsin Farm Bureau Member Benefit
Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Caterpillar Inc. announce a new partnership that will provide members up to $2,000 in purchase incentives on Cat machines. In addition, Caterpillar plans to support Farm […]
Kamps Hired as Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Foundation Director
Gretchen Kamps of Belmont has been named the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom Coordinator and Director of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation. Since joining the Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
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 […]
‘All About Beef’ App Features Two New Games
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture released a new educational app, “All About Beef,” funded in part by the Beef Checkoff. App versions of “The Steaks are High” and […]
Volunteer for Educational School Tours at World Dairy Expo
World Dairy Expo hosts Madison area fourth grade school children for a fun, interactive guided tour of World Dairy Expo. Kids get to see some of the most beautiful dairy […]
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 […]
It’s harvest season: Are the children safe?
Keeping children safe while they live, play and work on farms can be challenging. It’s even more difficult during harvest season, peak time for agricultural injuries. A webinar exploring childhood […]
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 […]