For the past 10 years, we have been exploring Wisconsin’s agricultural “memory” by recording its people at farm kitchen tables, banks, cheese plants, corporate offices and agricultural fairs. Each of the […]
Wisconsin Apple Growers Explore Economic Value of Growing Cider Apples
At the 2015 annual conference of the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association, Chuck Maenner – one of the conference organizers – took a bite out of an apple and grimaced with […]
Chevrolet Expands Benefit Offering for Eligible Farm Bureau Members
Chevrolet is excited to announce the addition of Motor Trend’s 2015 Truck of the Year – the all-new Chevy Colorado – to the list of 80-plus Chevrolet, Buick and GMC […]
Dairy Heifers Numbers Up 1%
The Agriculture Department’s Cattle report also issued this afternoon shows that, as of January 1, 2015, the number of heifers, 500 pounds and over expected to calve in 2015 totaled […]
Wisconsin Ag Open set for Sept. 14, 2015
The 18th Annual Wisconsin Ag Open hosted by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015. The event will be held at Christmas Mountain Village […]
Statement on Governor Walker’s State Budget Proposal
Jim Holte, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal. “There are a number of provisions within Governor Walker’s budget proposal that impact […]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Earns Appointment to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has announced that she has been named to serve on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. […]
Ag News Editor Leaves Legacy of Integrity, Tenacity and Professionalism as She Retires
“I first met Joan while attending a DATCP Board meeting. She had a calm sense of professionalism combined with a friendly personality. I have always respected her ability to serve […]
Lisowe to Represent Farm Bureau on Wisconsin Beef Council
Rosie Lisowe, a Calumet County dairy farmer, will represent the Wisconsin Farm Bureau on the Wisconsin Beef Council’s Board of Directors. Lisowe was appointed to serve a three-year term of […]
December Dairy Cow “Retirement” Was Up
Falling milk prices likely triggered heavier dairy cow culling in December and the head count was dead even (pardon the pun) with a year ago, according to data in USDA’s […]
Finalists Selected for Pork Annual Taste of Elegance Contest
Eight chefs from throughout the state of Wisconsin have been selected to compete in the 2015 Wisconsin’s Taste of Elegance contest. The contest will be held at the Kalahari Resort […]
I’ve Gone and Married the Farmer’s Daughter!
I’ll admit it. Growing up I was naive to how my food actually got to my table and what farmers did to get it there. I understood neither the struggles […]