Farm Tech Exhibitor Space Still Available
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
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Planters for Farm Technology Days Still Being Sold
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 Alive and Well
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
Volunteers Needed For Jefferson County Farm Technology Days
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
5 Fun Activities To Do With Kids At Cows On The Concourse
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
Drones Give New Way To Survey Crops
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
Motorists and ATV/UTV riders urged to share the road safely
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
Memorial Day Weekend Is The Perfect Time To Visit Your Local Farmers Market
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
Three Wisconsin Residents Sick With Salmonellosis After Eating Del Monte Veggies
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 Asks Court to Declare Beef Checkoff Practices in 15 States Unconstitutional
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
Author Asking For County Fair Memories and Photos For New Book
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
72nd Alice in Dairyland Winner Announced
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 produced a record-breaking amount of cheese in 2018
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
Tuberculosis Testing Continues At Wisconsin Farm
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
Senator Tammy Baldwin Takes Aim At Wisconsin’s Chronic Wasting Disease Problem
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
Farm Equipment Lacks Safety Features Commonly Found in Most Cars
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
Free Money: Nearly $60,000 Granted to Wisconsin County Fairs by Compeer Financial
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
Local Greenhouse Gears Up For A Busy Mother’s Day Weekend
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
Midwest Food Manufacturers, Ag Groups Urge Ratification of Trade Deal
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
FarmFirst Encourages Farmers to Take Advantage of DMC Signup Extension
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative applauds the announcement made today by USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey, extending the Dairy Margin Coverage … [Read more...] about FarmFirst Encourages Farmers to Take Advantage of DMC Signup Extension
Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Dairy Farmers
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced two major wins for Wisconsin dairy farmers and our agriculture economy through her Dairy Business … [Read more...] about Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Dairy Farmers
DATCP, DWD Connect the Dots With Job Training for Wisconsin Farmers
Earlier today, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Caleb Frostman addressed a meeting of the Board of the … [Read more...] about DATCP, DWD Connect the Dots With Job Training for Wisconsin Farmers
Farm Aid 2019: What to Expect
Farm Aid 2019, which is being held at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 21, will gather an all-star music lineup of artists, … [Read more...] about Farm Aid 2019: What to Expect
Landmark to Break Ground on New Facility in Evansville
Landmark Services Cooperative is excited to announce it will break ground on its new 28,000 ton dry fertilizer building at 2:00p.m. Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Landmark to Break Ground on New Facility in Evansville
Livestock Siting
Across Wisconsin there have been numerous opinions about the proposed changes to the livestock siting rules at the state level. Some … [Read more...] about Livestock Siting
Eau Claire college’s teacher, horticulture course named among nation’s top programs
The Chippewa Valley Technical College’s landscape, plant and turf management program and its primary instructor, Susan Frame, are being … [Read more...] about Eau Claire college’s teacher, horticulture course named among nation’s top programs
NASS: WI Milk Product Down Slightly
Milk production in Wisconsin during August 2019 totaled 2.61 billion pounds, down 1 percent from the previous August, according to the … [Read more...] about NASS: WI Milk Product Down Slightly
New Again: Hemp in WI
Rodrigo Werle is an assistant professor at UW-Madison in the agronomy department. This year he took on an ambitious research project, … [Read more...] about New Again: Hemp in WI
Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Now Open
Agricultural producers can now enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, two popular safety … [Read more...] about Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Now Open