WISCONSIN AG NEWS
Farmer Focus: Smith's Advocacy Approach: Humble, Honest and Heartfelt
ARLINGTON, VA - Ben Smith, a fifth-generation dairy farmer from Bealeton, VA, shows that dairy advocacy often begins with an honest conversation and the courage to speak from experience. "I belie...
20h ago
100 Miles Running, 100 Miles Biking: Jordan Matthews' Mission Beyond the Miles
What drives someone to run 100 miles and then bike another 100 across Wisconsin? Peggy Coffeen catches up with Jordan Matthews of Rosy-Lane Holsteins in Watertown, Wis., to discuss Crossing Wisconsin,...
Oct 28, 2026
Farm Succession Starts Before the Handoff: Building Trust Across Generations
What does it take to prepare the next generation to lead a dairy farm before ownership officially changes hands? Peggy Coffeen visits B&B Dairy near Waupun, Wisconsin, to talk with father-son team...
Oct 28, 2026
Dairy Checkoff Leaders Anglin, Jenkinson Honored With Lyng Award
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) honored Arkansas dairy farmer Ryan Anglin and longtime dairy promotion executive Tom Jenkinson as the 2026 recipients of the Ric...
Oct 28, 2026
UW-Madison, Division of Extension Dairy & Farm Management Team to deliver DMC & ARC/PLC informational Webinar on November 4, 2026
Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs help dairy and crop producers manage risks like low milk prices and high feed costs, ensuring m...
Oct 27, 2026
