County and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation are sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of-mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Represented on the National Level
Wisconsin Farm Bureau members recently attended the American Farm Bureau’s Annual Convention on Jan. 6-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Door County YFA Member Competes Nationally Rachel Harmann from Door County advanced […]
A Busy Week Working for WFBF Members
This week I was able to visit Washington, D.C., for a variety of meetings. The main purpose of my visit was to attend the American Farm Bureau Council of Presidents […]
Farm Bureau Is a Partner on the Path Toward Federal Milk Marketing Order Reform
Let’s start with something we can agree on: 2020 has been an unpredictable year for the dairy industry. We began the year optimistic that the higher milk prices posted at […]
Andrea Brossard Named to American Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee
Andrea Brossard has been appointed by the American Farm Bureau Federation to its Promotion and Education Committee for the 2019-2021 term beginning in March. Brossard currently serves as the Wisconsin […]
The Price of Inspiration
I suffer from analysis paralysis. It is not technically a medical condition, but it is a real thing. Oftentimes I find myself overwhelmed by the constant to do’s, advocate for […]
Bragger, Daniels and Gorder to Serve on AFBF Issue Advisory Committees
Three members of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Board have been named to American Farm Bureau’s Issue Advisory Committees. The 15 committees will meet in conjunction with the Advocacy Conference […]
Statement by Bob Young, Chief Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Bayer-Monsanto Merger
“Market forces led to deals like the one announced today, but we know that major-company mergers have a profound impact on the tools available to farmers and ranchers, sometimes to […]
Supreme Court Victory: Farmers May Sue to Stop Clean Water Regulation of Farmland
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled landowners may challenge the federal government whenever the Army Corps of Engineers tries improperly to regulate land with regulations designed to protect water. Landowners have […]
Study: Wisconsin Agriculture Benefits from Trans-Pacific Partnership
A proposed trade agreement could boost agricultural cash receipts by more than $172 million, net exports by more than $172 million and add more than 700 jobs to Wisconsin’s economy. […]
American Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
The American Farm Bureau Federation released highlights of its 2016 strategic action plan, which addresses public policy issues in the coming year. The plan is a result of deliberations of […]
The Corcoran Report – 30 Seconds with the “Shark with a Heart”
I recently had the privilege of attending the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting held in sunny Orlando, Florida. If you have never attended the AFBF Annual Meeting, you need to […]
