Meet A First Generation Farmer - 31 Year Old Tanner Johnson

If you've ever seen the fascination that kids have with tractors or farm equipment - how they pretend to farm while running their toys over carpet - then you might have a sense of what drives Tanner Johnson. 31 year old Tanner Johnson did not grow up on a farm, but he always knew he wanted to be a…

Wisconsin Farms on Alert: How to Guard Against Bird Flu

Wisconsin has recently confirmed a case of bird flu in poultry in Kenosha County, marking the first detection in the state in some time. Dr. Darlene Konkel, Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian, shared insights about the situation, emphasizing biosecurity measures for all livestock producers. The strain…

Wisconsin A Leader In Harnessing Artificial Intelligence

Wisconsin is celebrating a record-low unemployment rate, but more jobs need to be filled, including within the agriculture sector. Without more people, what solutions are out there? This is where artificial intelligence is coming in. Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek joins …

HPAI In People - What To Know And Holiday Cheese Buying Cools - Burgess

The Farmers Union has always focused on creating a revenue stream for the organization beyond member dues.  Bob Bosold talks to Dale Bednarek who runs Farmers Union Industries for 5 Midwest Farmers Unions--Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa and Wisconsin.  A snow storm is on the way for Wisconsin.  Stu…

Tree Supplies Are Good - But Holiday Depression Impacts Many

Desire for a real Christmas tree remains strong!  That's the word from Greg Hahn of Hahn's Christmas Trees in Oregon.  He's a member of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association and says the volume of trees available this year is great!  He details more about the trees, the markets and wha…

Farmers Rally for Fairness: Spain’s Growing Agricultural Movement

Tractors on city streets, farmers camping out in their vehicles, and powerful demonstrations—Spanish farmers are making their voices heard in an extraordinary fight for their livelihoods. These protests go beyond agriculture, raising questions about food security, government policies, and the survi…

Autonomy Is Shaping The Future Of Farming

With ongoing labor shortages and the continuous need to produce more with less, there are currently well over 50% of U.S. crop farmers using some type of autonomy and that number continues to rise every year. Brian Luck the state extension specialist in biological machinery systems at UW-Madison ex…

Fighting for Food Sovereignty and Small Farms

Heritage, innovation, and a passion for food production are just a few things pulling young farmers into agriculture today. For Anthony Panke, it’s all of the above—and more. As Vice President of Family Farm Defenders, he’s on a mission to keep small farms thriving while promoting food sovereignty.…

Choose Wisconsin Chocolate This Holiday Season

The holidays are filled with joy, family-time, and sweets. Specialty chocolates are always a fan favorite when Christmas comes around with fun shapes and flavors. Tracy Thompson, with Sjölinds Choclate House out of Mt. Horeb, explains why she and her husband started the business as well as how they…

Tough Finding A Tall Christmas Tree - Tough Finding Interested Traders - Heinberg

Today, internships are almost a requirement for most students aiming for a job right out of college.  Dr. Tera Montgomery, director of the school of agriculture on the UW-Platteville campus, says that applying for internships is happening earlier and earlier in the school year.  She says there's al…