Did you know one medium potato provides 10% of the recommended daily value of vitamin B6? You may be asking yourself why that is important. B6 is responsible for maintaining […]
Roberts’ Bill Would Halt EPA Takeover of Water
Led by Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), a group of 30 senators has introduced legislation to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from taking over all private and state water in the […]
Dairy Outlook Depends Largely on El Nino
In his speech at INTL FCStone’s 11th Annual Dairy Outlook Conference on June 18, vice president of FSCStone’s food division Robert Chesler focused his dairy outlook on milk (CME:DFM14), suggesting […]
High Milk Prices Impacting Beef Supplies
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.95 billion pounds in May, down 5 percent from the 4.15 billion pounds produced in May 2013, according to USDA’s latest […]
State Fair Launches New Mobile App
Wisconsin State Fair officials have unveiled their new 2014 Wisconsin State Fair mobile app. The program is free and available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store […]
Hong Kong Market Reopens for U.S. Beef
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the United States and Hong Kong have agreed on new terms and conditions that pave the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef […]
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Supports Great American Milk Drive
The gallon of milk you consider a staple in your refrigerator is missing in many of America’s food banks. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) is sharing information about the […]
EPA Rule Will Upend Farming and Livelihoods, Farm Bureau Says
A new Environmental Protection Agency rule will illegally expand EPA jurisdiction to millions of acres of once-unregulated farm land, exposing farmers to fines and penalties for ordinary farming activities, the […]
On-farm Promotion Boosts Product Sales
It’s June Dairy Month, and farms across the nation will open their doors to the public to host Breakfast on the Farm Events. To evaluate the effectiveness, exit surveys were […]
Cereal and Yogurt: A Winning Combo
Starting the day with a bowl of cereal and milk is becoming less common while other breakfast offerings, including yogurt, are becoming the norm. To meet this change in consumer […]
TheTater Exhibit Provides Front-Row Seat to Experience Aspects of Potato Industry
Have you ever wondered about the technology and machinery farmers use to help potatoes get from the field to your dinner plate? Or what about all the different potato varieties […]
Ohno Pairs with Chocolate Milk
Four years after hanging up his skates, world champion speedskater Apolo Ohno is tackling a new athletic challenge with chocolate milk by his side. Ohno has teamed up with the […]