Spring is here, which means one thing for farmers: It’s time to hit the fields. Road travel with agricultural implements is an increased hazard, and often a dreaded part of […]
Export Initiative will Help Farmers, Agribusinesses and Rural Communities
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz spoke at a press conference today held at the state Capitol. He spoke in support of the agricultural export initiative proposed by Rep. Tony […]
New Information About the Proposed Capital Gains Tax Bills
For a couple months we have speculated on what changes might be made to the capital gains tax. This week, we got a preview of what Congress is planning. Rep. […]
Kevin Krentz Elected President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Kevin Krentz was elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company. Krentz is a dairy farmer from Berlin in Waushara County. Krentz was first elected to the WFBF Board of […]
Natasha Paris Wins Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award
Natasha Paris was selected as the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting on Dec. 5. […]
Dodge County Member Wins Farm Bureau’s Discussion Meet Contest
Julie Sweney of Dodge County was selected as the winner of the 2020 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet contest during the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Kevin Hoyer for 94th Assembly District
Kevin Hoyer of West Salem has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee for the 94th state Assembly District. The VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin […]
WFBF Statement on COVID-19 Impact on Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Joe Bragger: “It’s with a heavy heart I make this statement. The slight optimism that was floating around at […]
Statement on Signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau would like to thank President Trump for signing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement today. […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Removal of Tariffs
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is thankful to hear that an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove […]
Holte Meets with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence
On May 16, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte participated in a roundtable hosted by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. At the roundtable stakeholders from the agricultural and manufacturing communities […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Calls for Centennial Stories
In 2019, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation will be celebrating 100 years as a grassroots organization. As part of the celebration, which will officially kick off in December at the […]