On Friday, May 3, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte provided public comments on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposed rule to remove gray wolves in the lower 48 […]
Wisconsin Farm Groups See Dairy Innovation Hub as Vital to Future
Calling the need for next-generation dairy research critical, five Wisconsin farm groups today urged state lawmakers to increase investment in scientists and supporting facilities at the state’s agricultural colleges. The […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Former State Rep. Ed Brooks
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte released this statement regarding the announcement of former State Rep. Ed Brooks death: “Former Rep. Ed Brooks was truly a servant leader and […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Safe Driving Practices Around Farm Equipment
Spring means one thing for farmers: it’s time to hit the fields. Tractors and other implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but are often large […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Member Selected for National Program
Derek Orth, a Grant County Farm Bureau member, has been chosen to participate in the American Farm Bureau’s tenth class of the Partners in Agricultural Leadership honors program along with […]
Ag in the Classroom Awards Grants to Fund Ag Literacy Projects
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded nearly $9,017 to schools and organizations to expand agricultural literacy. Groups, schools and organizations can apply for up […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Wisconsin Hemp Alliance Applaud Growing Opportunities Act
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and the Wisconsin Hemp Alliance applaud the release of the Growing Opportunities Act authored by, Senator Testin Senator Taylor, Representative Kurtz and Representative Considine for […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Testifies to Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality
On Wednesday, April 3, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte testified in front of the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality. Holte’s testimony stressed the importance of engaging farmers […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Seeking Director of Member Relations
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Member Relations, based in Madison. Duties include serving as staff advisor to the WFBF Promotion and […]
Rural Landowners Should Check 2019 Tax Assessments
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation urges rural landowners to check their property tax assessments this spring. “Land on Wisconsin farms generally falls into one of five classifications,” explained WFBF’s Executive […]
Farmers Head to Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol
On March 20, more than 300 farmers and agriculturists met in Madison for this year’s Ag Day at the Capitol. The program kicked off with a transportation panel comprised of […]
As Weather Warms, Farm Bureau Warns of Manure Runoff Risk
Warmer temperatures in the weather forecast are certainly welcomed by many, but they can also pose challenges for farmers. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to plan ahead and […]