As a farmer myself, I know nothing is more important than the ability to get a safe, abundant food supply to our customers. During the last year, we have experienced […]
Take a Summertime Ag-Venture
ag·ven·ture | noun: an exciting or remarkable agricultural experience. (Source: wiagtourism.com.) From fairs and farm tours to festivals and farmer’s markets, there are plenty of opportunities for an ag-venture in […]
Spring planting and acreage predictions from AgriVisor
Planting is well underway across the United States, but even so, we continue to hear debate over this year’s acreage. In the March planting intentions report acres were projected at […]
Check In with Yourself and Others
May is Mental Health Month Stress affects us all. Maybe you are coping with a difficult relationship, having a hard time managing finances or trying to home school your kids […]
Bright Trade Outlook for U.S. Ag
As the economy here and abroad slowly begins to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s farmers and ranchers are ready to meet increased demand both in the […]
Earth Day is Every Day on the Farm
I think it’s safe to say that spring is here. Buds are showing on trees. Alfalfa and wheat fields are beginning to green. Farmers are bursting with excitement and anticipation […]
Program Gives Dairy Farmers Easier Access to Technology for Stanchion and Tie Stall Milking
The DeLaval and AgrAbility of Wisconsin Assistance Program connects AgrAbility clients with DeLaval dealers and offers a discount on solutions that make milking in stanchion and tie stall barns more […]
Start Your Ripple in the Water Conversation
It was 1951. Looking out their kitchen window they watched neighbors rescue the family car and close the shed doors so that other belongings didn’t float out the doors. The […]
Take a Healthy Vacation
Wow, what a difference twenty-four hours makes! I recently was able to get a whole day away from my farm to celebrate our wedding anniversary. My last night off was […]
Activism in the Time of COVID-19 (and Beyond)
I think everyone would agree with me when I say that 2020 didn’t exactly play out the way anyone would have expected. I’ve been extremely proud to be part of […]
Dairy Innovation Hub Drives Innovation, Collaboration
The Dairy Innovation Hub is now well into its second year and is already having impacts across the three participating campuses. Of the $7.8 million in annual funding, 52 percent […]
Poll Shows COVID-19 Taking Toll on Farmers’ Mental Health
A strong majority of farmers/farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health, and more than half say they are personally experiencing more mental health challenges than they were […]