Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau-backed bill that allows farmers additional time to operate at increased weight limits during the fall harvest. Senate Bill 509, authored by […]
Governor Walker Signs Improvements to IOH Laws
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation-backed bill that makes changes to the state’s laws regarding the use of farm machinery on roadways. Senate Bill 448, authored […]
Manure Piping Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau-backed bill that would give clear authority for local municipalities to permit the piping of liquid manure within a highway right-of-way. Senate […]
Two Drastically Different Elections
We have all tired, in recent months, of the constant political bombardment on every TV news program. It would be bearable if candidates would stick to issues and solutions. The […]
Animal Lives Matter
As more and more people assign complex human feelings to animals it seems people care more about the well-being of animals than their fellow humans. Need proof? Consider the story […]
Study: Wisconsin Agriculture Benefits from Trans-Pacific Partnership
A proposed trade agreement could boost agricultural cash receipts by more than $172 million, net exports by more than $172 million and add more than 700 jobs to Wisconsin’s economy. […]
Making Time to CHOOSE to Lead
I don’t have enough time. I’m not experienced enough. I’m too young. I’m too old. I’m not a “typical” farmer. There are dozens of reasons that could be given for […]
Wedig Named Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Intern
Alison Wedig of Darlington is the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom intern. “Watching students light up as they began to understand the importance of agriculture has made […]
Nearly 200 Attend Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum
Nearly 200 high school juniors from across Wisconsin attended the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids, February 19-20. “The Wisconsin Farm Bureau takes pride in hosting this […]
What National Ag Day Means to Me
This year National Ag Day will be celebrated on March 15, 2016 during National Ag Week, March 13-19. The Agriculture Council of America hosts the campaign on a national level […]
Students Across the Country to Celebrate FFA Week
Agriculture plays a key role in our daily lives and in a variety of ways. Next week, more than half a million FFA members will celebrate the role agriculture plays […]
Participate in National Ag Day on March 15
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging the agriculture community to celebrate National Ag Day on March 15. #WIAgProud Campaign Wisconsin Farm Bureau is bringing back the #WIAgProud campaign for […]