The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $1.13 billion in funding to bolster local and regional food systems. This initiative expands upon the USDA's Local Food Purchase Assistance ...

Brad Olson has been re-elected as president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF). Olson, a crop farmer from Frederic in Polk County, has been an active leader in the organization. Alongside ...

If you are a Wisconsin corn grower, please share details about the most common herbicide program you implemented in 2024 for the different corn production systems applicable to your operation. These ...

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced a significant new directive aimed at combating avian influenza in dairy cattle through a rigorous raw milk testing regimen. This ...

The Meat Institute today expressed strong opposition to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's recommendation to reduce meat consumption. Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO of the Meat ...

The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) and UW-Extension are hosting a Show Pig Symposium on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. This event is perfect for anyone ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have released the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

Edgar Cahoon, a renowned biochemist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has been honoured as a National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow. This recognition, the highest distinction for academic ...

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) recently concluded its 105th Annual Meeting, where delegates established new policy directives for the organization. The meeting, held in Wisconsin Dells, ...

Wolf predation has become a severe issue, especially in northern areas. Farmers report significant livestock losses during calving season, with some going to great lengths, such as building eight-foot ...

As Congress nears the end of its session, farmers and agricultural groups are calling for urgent action on a new farm bill. The 2018 Farm Bill expired last year, and its one-year extension has also ...

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) has announced its new leadership team following its 105th Annual Meeting. Brad Olson, a crop farmer from Polk County, has been re-elected as President, ...