As days get warmer, the itch to hit the field gets stronger. It’s springtime in Wisconsin, which means planting season is getting underway for farmers across the state. With this […]
WFBF Statement on Summer Ethanol Blend Waiver
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson released the following statement today regarding the Biden administration’s emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of summer gasoline blends containing 15% ethanol […]
Evaluating Runoff Risk Prior to Manure Spreading
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers to plan ahead in order to reduce the risk of manure runoff incidents. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) offers […]
Heroes of Hope Nominations Now Open
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, Wisconsin Farm Bureau is recognizing rural neighbors through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope is meant to shed light on rural heroes […]
WFBF Statement on Veto of “Protect Our Farms” Legislation
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson today following the veto of Assembly Bill 957. “This bill was supported by more than 15 respected […]
WFBF Statement on Veto of Changes to Farmland Preservation Tax Credit Program
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF Executive Director Jason Mugnaini today following the veto of Assembly Bill 480. “The purpose of the Farmland Preservation Tax Credit […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Establishes Board of Trustees
A newly formed group of Wisconsin Farm Bureau leaders convened for the first time on March 6 as the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Earth Week Webinar Series
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is proud to present a three-part webinar series during Earth Week. The webinars will explore carbon perspectives throughout the supply chain. “Carbon is the wild west […]
WFBF Young Farmer and Agriculturist Award Applications Now Available
Applications are now available for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program’s Farming for the Future and Outstanding Agriculture Professional awards. The Farming for the Future Award recognizes members […]
The Time is Now to Act on ARIP Funding
For many years we have seen tension between local governments and farmers caused by the need to haul heavy loads over roads and bridges that weren’t up to the task. […]
WFBF’s 35 Under 35 Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 award program. The 35 Under 35 program recognizes and celebrates the creativity and innovation of young farmers and agriculturists […]
Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Begins Feb. 28
Wisconsin Advocacy Prompts Swift Action Late last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the Dairy Margin Coverage program (DMC) will begin enrollment following publication of the rule in the […]