Category Archives: WiscoAg News
DNR Seeking Public Comment On The Draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP describes the supply and dem...
Dec 09, 2024 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Logo
UW-River Falls Student Wins Farm Bureau's Collegiate Discussion Meet Contest
Amy Jentges, a student at UW-River Falls, was selected the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Collegiate Discussion Meet contest at the organization's 105th Annual Meeting and YFA Conference in Wis...
Dec 09, 2024 Amy Jentges, a student at UW-River Falls, was selected the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet contest at the organization’s 105th Annual Meeting and YFA Conference in Wisconsin Dells on December 8.
Coates Wins Farm Bureau's YFA Discussion Meet
Kallie Jo Coates of Racine County was selected the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet during the organization's 105h Annual Meeting and YFA Confere...
Dec 09, 2024 Kallie Jo Coates of Racine County was selected the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet during the organization’s 105h Annual Meeting and YFA Conference on December 8.
Dr. Mark Stephenson Receives 'Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture' Award
WISCONSIN DELLS - On December 8, Dr. Mark Stephenson received the Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award for his outstanding contributions to Wisconsin's agriculture community during the...
Dec 09, 2024
Winterproof Your Farm Tires: Essential Tips for the Cold Season
Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2024) - Winter is coming, and with it comes colder temperatures, wet or icy ground, and snow in some areas. Despite the changing weather conditions, you still need to get wor...
Dec 06, 2024 Taking steps to safeguard your tires from harsh winter weather and conditions can help you keep working in the winter and avoid needing replacement tires come spring.
Meet Kevin Jordan of Rustic Ridge Livestock in DePere
Kevin Jordan of Rustic Ridge Livestock is the Y100 farmer of the Month! Kevin turned his hobby into a business. He officially started Rustic Ridge Livestock in 2022 and currently has 200 head plus a c...
Dec 06, 2024 Photo of Kevin Jordan at his farm started in 2022.
'Quality Meat Going to a Quality Program': Northwoods Farm Supplies WI Food Purchase Program
In spring 2024 White Bison Farm was awarded a $15,000 contract to sell pork and bison to the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program. Now the farm is providing high quality, nutriti...
Dec 05, 2024
Meet Strack-View Farms and Jersey Valley Cheese in Random Lake
Joanna Guza connected with Jennifer Strack of Strack-View Farms and Jersey Valley Cheese in Random Lake, Wisconsin. Jennifer shares more about the farm and how they started the cheese business. Check ...
Dec 05, 2024 Photo from Jersey Valley Cheese
Gift Cards are for Giving - Not for Scams
MADISON, Wis. - This time of year, gift shopping is in full swing. Many consumers will choose to purchase a prepaid gift card for their friends or family members. Gift cards are popular because the bu...
Dec 05, 2024
Update on HPAI (H5N1) in Dairy Cattle
The following is an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) caused by the influenza virus H5N1. In the past 30 days, the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed ...
Dec 04, 2024
