“Market forces led to deals like the one announced today, but we know that major-company mergers have a profound impact on the tools available to farmers and ranchers, sometimes to […]
Wisconsin Ag Groups Urge Farmers to Fight EPA on Atrazine Ban
If the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has its way, it would ban atrazine, costing Wisconsin corn growers income and reducing sustainable farming practices, according to a group of Wisconsin agriculture […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Dan Feyen for Senate
Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee for the 18th State Senate district. The VFA is the political action arm of the […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Don Vruwink for 43rd Assembly
Don Vruwink of Milton has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee for the 43rd Assembly District. The VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
UW-Madison Partners with WPT for Show on Farming Challenges
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and Wisconsin Public Television have partnered for “Wisconsin’s Homegrown Farmer,” a program about the challenges facing a new generation of farmers that will begin airing Sept. […]
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s Proclamation Makes It Official: September 2016 is Soybean Month
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed September 2016 as Soybean Month, in recognition of Wisconsin soybean growers and their significant contribution to the state’s economy. Last year, Wisconsin grew 92.6 […]
Finalists Named in Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® Program
Sand County Foundation, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association are proud to announce the finalists for the prestigious Wisconsin Leopold Conservation […]
Five Million Seeds of Gratitude Planted Across America for Farmers
Culver’s Grows 19 “Thank You Farmers” Mazes From food to fuel, there are more than 4,000 uses for corn across the world. This year Culver’s restaurants added one more use […]
New Poll Shows Strong Support for Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
A new poll from Morning Consult shows most voters favor fair trade – something all candidates should keep in mind as a congressional vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement comes […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Announce Legislative Endorsements
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee, has announced its endorsements of incumbents in key State Assembly and Senate races in the November 8 […]
Ag in the Classroom Program Announces Book of the Year and Essay Contest Topic
The 2017 Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Book of the Year and annual essay contest comes from the heart and soul of cranberry country. Written by Wisconsin native Lisl H. […]
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
During the first two weeks of September, farmers around the country will receive the September 1 Agricultural Survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS is taking […]