Consumer Demand Is Influencing Milk Composition
Consumer thirst for high-protein products like sports shakes is forcing a drastic shift in U.S. milk production. CoBank economist Corey… Read More
UW-River Falls Humane Handling Institute Gives Livestock Handlers A Cow’s Eye View
To understand how to handle cattle safely and humanely, meat industry professionals are stepping into their hooves—virtually. In April,… Read More
Farmers, Lenders Work Through Tough Economy
Wisconsin crop farmers face mounting economic stress, but steady interest rates and resilient land values are preventing a crisis. Rose… Read More
Harvesting Continues For Alfalfa, Potatoes
Wisconsin farmers have been working to harvest third-crop alfalfa and bring new potatoes to market. USDA’s National Agricultural… Read More
Wisconsin Beverage Maker Encourages New Business Start-Ups
East Troy entrepreneur Ayla Guild turned a passion for clean ingredients into a thriving taproom. Now, she encourages others with a… Read More
Wisconsin Field Survey Shows Fewer Corn Rootworm Beetles
Wisconsin corn growers could catch a much-needed break in 2027, as early field surveys point to a sharp decline in costly corn rootworm… Read More
Custom Farming Rates Rise
Custom farm work costs more this year. A new report from University of Wisconsin agricultural economists details the rising rates, showing… Read More
More Wisconsin Farmers Are Reaching Out For Mental Health Counseling
A slumping agricultural economy is driving a surge of Wisconsin farmers to seek counseling from the state’s Farm Center. State… Read More
Deadline Approaching For Base Acre Changes
Landowners have until Monday, August 31, to finalize their decisions on new base acres for USDA safety-net programs such as Agriculture… Read More
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Name Member Impact Award Winners
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has named four industry leaders as winners of the 2026 Member Impact Awards. The awards… Read More