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 […]
Grand-View BBBK Selected as 2016 Cow of the Year
Grand-View BBBK Dreamer, a 10-year-old Ayrshire bred and developed by Grand-View Ayrshires of Cecil, Wis., has been named the 2016 Wisconsin Cow of the Year. Dreamer will be recognized with […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Holte, Klussendorf Testify at Great Lakes Wolf Summit
Members of Wisconsin’s farm community expressed strong support for managing the number of gray wolves at the Great Lakes Wolf Summit held in Cumberland, September 15. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation […]
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 […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Patrick Snyder for 85th Assembly
Patrick Snyder of Schofield has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee for the 85th Assembly District. The VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Statement by Bob Young, Chief Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Bayer-Monsanto Merger
“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 […]