Category Archives: WiscoAg News
FSF Climate-Smart Program empowers farmers to improve, generate added value
LUXEMBURG, Wis. - When Paul Cornette and his brother, Tom, started down the path to farm in a more environmentally sustainable way on their dairy years ago, they soon came to realize there would be no...
Mar 15, 2024
Soybean research dollars: Plans for 2024
At this year's Wisconsin Corn Soy Expo, the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) made the exciting announcement of the recipients of research dollars, generated by Wisconsin soybean growers throug...
Mar 14, 2024
Farm Bureau Recognizes Graduates of Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class 11
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2024 - The American Farm Bureau Federation recently honored 10 outstanding leaders in agriculture as graduates of the organization's 11th Partners in Advocacy Leadership class. P...
Mar 13, 2024
Twenty-One Graduate from PDP Cornerstone Dairy Academy
DAIRY NEWS - Twenty-one dairy farmers and allied industry professionals received recognition for completing all three pillars of leadership training in Cornerstone Dairy Academy. The application-based...
Mar 13, 2024 Twenty-one dairy producers and allied industry professionals graduated today from PDP Cornerstone Dairy Academy® after successfully completing all three pillars of the program. (l-r) Jason Nemec, Spencer, Wis.; Maria Meyer, Loyal, Wis.; Kelsey Birschbach, Rosendale, Wis.; Kristen Metcalf, Milton, Wis.; Nicole Pralle, Humbird, Wis.; Sam Peetz, Watertown, Wis.; Sarah Schalk, Waldo, Wis.; Alison Kepner, Baraboo, Wis.; Eliza Ruzic, Greenwood, Wis.; Jessica Cederquist, Madison, Wis.; Amanda Williams, Shawano, Wis.; Filadelfo Lopez, Kiel, Wis.; Nathan Watson, Stevens Point, Wis.; Kiley Pagel, Kewaunee, Wis.; Rick Schultz, Palmyra, Wis.; Nate Goeldi, Rochester, Minn; Alex Volovsek, Greenwood, Wis.; Heather Moore, Maquoketa, Iowa; Heron Mireles, Chili, Wis.; and Jordan Crave, Waterloo, Wis. Not pictured: Angela Bright of Middleton, Wis.
On the Road with Alice - Specialty Crops Make Wisconsin Agriculture Special!
Agriculture in Wisconsin contributes $104.8 billion annually to our state's economy and provides jobs for nearly 12% of the state's workforce. As America's Dairyland, it makes sense that a large porti...
Mar 13, 2024 Alice in Dairyland recently visited Country View Farms in Door County to learn more about maple syrup production in Wisconsin! (Credit: Alice in Dairyland)
WPS showcasing support for farmers with 62nd WPS Farm Show
Oshkosh - New equipment, new efficiencies, new excitement - same tradition of serving America's Dairyland. A springtime tradition is back in one month with the return of the WPS Farm Show. Wisconsin P...
Mar 13, 2024
Plan Ahead to Protect Your Vacation
MADISON, Wis. - Whether you are going on a spring break trip this month or planning ahead for a summer getaway, it is important to prepare so you know what to do if issues occur. The last thing anyone...
Mar 13, 2024
WFBF Young Farmer and Agriculturist Award Applications Now Available
MADISON - 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 th...
Mar 12, 2024
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Earth Week Webinar Series
MADISON - 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 ...
Mar 12, 2024
Gov. Evers Slams Republicans for Continued Delays Releasing Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Industry in Western Wisconsin
Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee set to meet Monday without taking any action to release funding to fight PFAS, address urgent healthcare industry needs in Western Wisconsin MADISON - Gov...
Mar 11, 2024
