Statement by Casey Langan, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Spokesman, Regarding President Obama’s Statement on Immigration “President Obama’s plan to fix our immigration system is not the comprehensive, long-term fix that […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau to EPA: Ditch the Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency’s and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed changes to the Waters of the U.S. rule is a power grab by the federal government according to the […]
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs More in 2014
The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be higher than last year according to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual look at the price of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10. […]
Wisconsin Corn Growers to Serve on National Teams
Several Wisconsin Corn Grower Association members have been selected to serve on National Corn Grower Association action teams and committees in 2015. Those leaders include: Randy Woodruff, Chippewa Falls – […]
Herricks Dairy Farm Named Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
Sand County Foundation and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation are proud to announce Herricks Dairy Farm is the recipient of Wisconsin’s Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors Wisconsin landowner achievement in […]
A Variety of Wisconsin Vintages to Complement Your Thanksgiving Table
When it comes to wine pairing, Thanksgiving is the most amiable of holidays. Given the variety of dishes likely to appear on your table—from sharp, acidic salad dressings to rich […]
Halloween Spurring Cheese Sales
Milk production remains strong in much of the upper Midwest, but less so in Minnesota, according to Dairy Market News. Nevertheless, milk continues to flow into Minnesota cheese plants from […]
Holiday Butter Demand Encouraged by Falling Prices
Holiday orders are picking up, spurred by recent declining wholesale butter prices, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News, but the market tone still has some uncertainty as to where prices […]
Dairy Industry Contributes $43.4 Billion to Wisconsin’s Economy
According to a new study, Wisconsin’s dairy industry contributes $43.4 billion to the state’s economy, an increase of 63.7 percent since 2007. The study, authored by Steven Deller, a UW-Extension […]
Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association Tells USDA: Don’t Hijack the Checkoff
Late last week, the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association along with 44 other state cattlemen’s associations sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, urging him to cease any efforts to establish an […]
Wisconsin Potatoes Website Gets New Vibe
There’s never a dull moment with Wisconsin potatoes. And that’s especially true with the launch of their new website. The Eat Wisconsin Potatoes website, which is owned and managed by […]
State’s Farming Organizations Blast Campaign Ad Against Governor Walker
In light of a recent campaign ad attacking Governor Walker’s record on agricultural issues, the Volunteers for Agriculture – the political arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the Dairy […]