The Farm Bill is an all-encompassing, multiyear law that governs an array of agricultural and food programs. Expiring every five years, it provides an opportunity for policymakers to address a […]
Ramping Up for Recess
August Recess is here in Washington. While the halls of Congress are quiet as members clear out until September, this is a busy time for them to be visiting their […]
Dairy Innovation Hub: Exciting New Student Career Opportunities
Since its inception, the Dairy Innovation Hub has created research opportunities for nearly 500 students at UW–Madison, UW–Platteville, and UW–River Falls. These experiences engage students in Hub-related research and infrastructure […]
The Dairy Innovation Hub: A Reintroduction
The first Dairy Innovation Hub funding decisions were made just three and a half years ago – and we are already seeing impacts across UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, and UW-River Falls. Of […]
Federal Issue Update: Agriculture Labor Reform
American agricultural employers have long utilized foreign workers on a temporary basis, regarding them as an important labor resource. At the same time, the relatively low wages and acceptance of […]
Missing: New Export Opportunities
America’s farmers and ranchers work hard every day to raise a source of food, fiber, and renewable fuel for families all over the world. We rely on trade agreements and […]
Understanding the DNR Wolf Management Plan
It’s been almost a year since a Northern California District Court judge restored protection for the gray wolf. The judge found that United States Fish and Wildlife Service had errored […]
New Year, New Congress
Recently, the 118th Congress was sworn in. These elected officials, chosen by the American people in November, will spend the next two years debating the issues that matter most to […]
Coming to the Table to Modernize Milk Markets
I got my start in farming helping my dad with dairy cows. I loved it from the start when I was just a young boy, and I stayed in the […]
We Farm. We Vote.
During the last few months, I’m sure you’ve noticed the increase in political ads. It’s clearly election time. I’ve always carried a great deal of pride when it comes to […]
Farm Bureau’s Seat at the Table
The strength of Farm Bureau is on full display when we speak with our one united voice and come to the table to address the challenges we face at the […]
It’s That Time of Year
As summer starts winding down you may be thinking about getting those family vacations in or preparing for harvest, but at Farm Bureau, we are thinking about policy. Wisconsin Farm […]
