Watching Madison Grow – Theis Boys Have
In the 1930's, agriculture was the mainstay for Dane County. Traffic arteries like Raymond Road, Mineral Point and County Road PD were … [Read more...] about Watching Madison Grow – Theis Boys Have
In the 1930's, agriculture was the mainstay for Dane County. Traffic arteries like Raymond Road, Mineral Point and County Road PD were … [Read more...] about Watching Madison Grow – Theis Boys Have
An accident Saturday in Farmington has highlighted the crisis posed by possibly thousands of aging small bridges in rural Wisconsin.Last … [Read more...] about Bridge Collapse Emphasizes Rural Decay
Dairy farms of all sizes got some surprising news in a letter from Foremost Farms, headquartered in Baraboo. The dairy farm cooperative … [Read more...] about 90 Cent Deduction Surprise
It's a tasty treat that we probably take for granted in Wisconsin. We can have them deep fried, battered or breaded, flavored or plain - … [Read more...] about Happy National Cheese Curd Day
As dairy producers face challenges that are both different and greater than ever before, emerging dairy technology companies continue to … [Read more...] about Global Dairy Tech Start-up Spotlight Introduced to Industry
The Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology Study of Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties is halfway through its second phase to identify … [Read more...] about Both Livestock And Human Contamination Found
The Executive Committee of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2020 Eau Claire announced today that it has postponed this year’s event to July … [Read more...] about Eau Claire Will Instead Shoot For 2021 Show
Jefferson County Farm Technology Days still has exhibitor space available.“We still have both indoor booths and outdoor lots available,” … [Read more...] about Farm Tech Exhibitor Space Still Available
The Jefferson County Master Gardener Volunteer Association is selling planters for the upcoming Farm Technology Days (FTD), July 23-25th at … [Read more...] about Planters for Farm Technology Days Still Being Sold
The local butcher shop is an institution as old as time. Generation after generation has flocked to their local market to get the freshest … [Read more...] about The Local Butcher Shop is Alive and Well
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days needs your help! This year’s show is hosted in Jefferson County by Walter Grain Farms on July 23-25th.“We … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed For Jefferson County Farm Technology Days
Kick off June Dairy Month at the 40th Annual Cows on the Concourse with some of your favorite dairy celebrities: Wisconsin dairy cows! The … [Read more...] about 5 Fun Activities To Do With Kids At Cows On The Concourse
It is nearly the beginning of June and the rain just doesn't want to go away. With all of this precipitation it's becoming increasingly … [Read more...] about Drones Give New Way To Survey Crops
Spring and summer in Wisconsin are great times to take the family on a road trip or hop on an all-terrain or utility-terrain vehicle … [Read more...] about Motorists and ATV/UTV riders urged to share the road safely
As May comes to a close and June is right around the corner it's safe to say that prime Farmers Market season is in full swing in Wisconsin. … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend Is The Perfect Time To Visit Your Local Farmers Market
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Minnesota Department of … [Read more...] about Three Wisconsin Residents Sick With Salmonellosis After Eating Del Monte Veggies
R-CALF USA has filed documents in the federal district court in Montana asking that its motion to declare the beef checkoff practices in 15 … [Read more...] about R-CALF USA Asks Court to Declare Beef Checkoff Practices in 15 States Unconstitutional
Everyone has their favorite fair memory- maybe it was the time they beat their older sibling in showmanship for the first time. Or, it could … [Read more...] about Author Asking For County Fair Memories and Photos For New Book
Before you even arrived at the intersection of 13th and 16th in Monroe, you could tell something big was happening. Almost every single … [Read more...] about 72nd Alice in Dairyland Winner Announced
Wisconsin produces a lot of cheese. In other news, you should avoid wearing meat-soaked clothes around Grizzly Bears.It's certainly no … [Read more...] about Wisconsin produced a record-breaking amount of cheese in 2018
A dairy herd at Maier Farms in Dane County is still under quarantine after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer … [Read more...] about Tuberculosis Testing Continues At Wisconsin Farm
Since being discovered near Mount Horeb in 2002, Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, has been a major issue for Wisconsin. The disease, found … [Read more...] about Senator Tammy Baldwin Takes Aim At Wisconsin’s Chronic Wasting Disease Problem
It's become increasingly rare to find a new car model that doesn't boast safety features such as a rear view camera or a blind spot sensor. … [Read more...] about Farm Equipment Lacks Safety Features Commonly Found in Most Cars
County fair season is right around the corner and Compeer Financial is showing its support for fairs by granting $57,000 to 19 different … [Read more...] about Free Money: Nearly $60,000 Granted to Wisconsin County Fairs by Compeer Financial
The parking lot was packed at Kopke's Greenhouse in Oregon, Wisconsin. "This ain't nothin," an employee laughingly remarked as a customer … [Read more...] about Local Greenhouse Gears Up For A Busy Mother’s Day Weekend
The Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) joined 66 agricultural organizations and business groups in urging Congress to ratify the … [Read more...] about Midwest Food Manufacturers, Ag Groups Urge Ratification of Trade Deal
Wisconsin's cattle producers are facing a myriad of challenges, from the persistent wolf issue to unpredictable weather patterns, while also … [Read more...] about A Voice for Wisconsin’s Beef Industry
The following is a commentary by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski.Ahead of National Ag … [Read more...] about Telling the Story of Wisconsin Agriculture
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that eight organizations will receive grants … [Read more...] about 8 Receive Farm to School Grants
Consumers are becoming increasingly interested in protecting the soil, the water, and the farm for generations to come. And it’s what … [Read more...] about Consider ‘Healthy Grown’
Brian Forrest, owner and manager of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wis., was honored as the fourth recipient of the Dean Strauss … [Read more...] about Forrest Receives Dean Strauss Leadership Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling bonus harvest authorizations for the 2024 spring turkey season on … [Read more...] about Spring Turkey Season To Have Bonus Harvest Authorizations
Two new projects focused on responding to natural disasters and protecting water quality in rural Wisconsin received funding through the … [Read more...] about New Projects Coming To Rural Wisconsin
You know you should make plans for the future of the farm, but maybe you’re not sure where to start. Or maybe you’ve had a few conversations … [Read more...] about Thinking About Farm Succession?
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese took home four Top Five accolades at the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest for their Fresh Mozzarella, … [Read more...] about Crave Brothers Earns World Accolades
Just a few generations ago nearly all heifers spent part of the year on pasture. Today, most farmers choose not to implement grazing. But … [Read more...] about Transforming Agriculture Through Grazing