Current high school juniors can now apply for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will accept applications until March 31.

The council meets virtually each month during the school year. Members listen to presentations, engage in discussions, and connect with agriculture professionals. Current juniors who will be seniors during the 2025-2026 school year are encouraged to apply.

“I am proud that the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council will begin its sixth year this fall,” says DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “This council offers young people passionate about agriculture a chance to connect with DATCP staff as well as industry leaders.”

Current high school juniors can now apply for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will accept applications until March 31.
The council meets virtually each month during the school year. Members listen to presentations, engage in discussions, and connect with agriculture professionals. Current juniors who will be seniors during the 2025-2026 school year are encouraged to apply.
&ldquo;I am proud that the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council will begin its sixth year this fall,&rdquo; says DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. &ldquo;This council offers young people passionate about agriculture a chance to connect with DATCP staff as well as industry leaders.&rdquo;

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Wisconsin's dairy industry is a key part of the state's economy, and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is working hard to support local farmers, promote the state's dairy products, and build trust with consumers. Sandy Madland, member of the DFW Board of Directors, is joining us for this month's check-in with Dairy Checkoff to share how they make sure Wisconsin’s dairy farmers have the tools they need to succeed.

"Building consumer trust is vital for the future of dairy farming," Sandy explains. "Through personal connections, whether it’s at a farm breakfast or a social media post, we are showing people where their food comes from. The more consumers understand about dairy farming, the stronger the support we can expect from the next generation."

 

Wisconsin's dairy industry is a key part of the state's economy, and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is working hard to support local farmers, promote the state's dairy products, and build trust with consumers. Sandy Madland, member of the DFW Board of Directors, is joining us for this month's check-in with Dairy Checkoff to share how they make sure Wisconsin&rsquo;s dairy farmers have the tools they need to succeed.
"Building consumer trust is vital for the future of dairy farming," Sandy explains. "Through personal connections, whether it&rsquo;s at a farm breakfast or a social media post, we are showing people where their food comes from. The more consumers understand about dairy farming, the stronger the support we can expect from the next generation."
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Building Trust, One Dairy Farm at a Time -Sandy Madland

As Midwest farmers gear up for spring fieldwork, Mother Nature might have other plans. While some are eager to plant early to stay ahead of potential crop stress, Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist for Conduit, says there’s still plenty of uncertainty in the forecast. With drought concerns still looming and global weather patterns shifting, Eric joins Pam Jahnke to break down what farmers should keep an eye on in the weeks ahead.

"We have several large systems lined up," he warned. "If we get five more systems like the one coming, drought concerns may ease until late summer."

 

As Midwest farmers gear up for spring fieldwork, Mother Nature might have other plans.&nbsp;While some are eager to plant early to stay ahead of potential crop stress, Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist for Conduit, says there&rsquo;s still plenty of uncertainty in the forecast. With drought concerns still looming and global weather patterns shifting, Eric joins Pam Jahnke to break down what farmers should keep an eye on in the weeks ahead.
"We have several large systems lined up," he warned. "If we get five more systems like the one coming, drought concerns may ease until late summer."
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Big Weather Ahead: What Farmers Need to Watch This Spring

Rachel Armstrong, attorney and founder of Farm Commons, is busy handling a lot of questions from farmers about federal funding freezes.  What can you do if you're holding a signed, binding, government contract that the government has decided not to honor?  Is there recourse?  Is there a penalty if I don't go forward with a project given the unknown circumstances?  Armstrong answers them all with Pam Jahnke, and reminds farmers and non-profits that the terrain is always changing and so are the rules.

More sunshine today as the weather pattern around Wisconsin starts to change.  Stu Muck says that by Friday, a cooler, wetter pattern will start coming our way.

The Professional Dairy Producers annual business conference always packs a lot in for a two day conference.  With the major focus on tariff's PDP welcomed in dairy guests from the Netherlands, France and Ireland.  Ben Jarboe finds out how this tariff talk and sustainability goals demanded by the EU are changing a dairy's strategy in Ireland.  David Hyland, Irish dairy farmer from the outskirts of the village of Clough beside Ballacolla in Co Laois, says that he thinks the EU's time estimates for making some of these environmental goals happen is unattainable.

Skelly's Farm Market in Janesville has been named the 2025 Governor's Innovation Tourism Award winners.  Skelly's has embraced technology since they started designing corn mazes in 1998.  Today they continue to embrace technology with a smartphone app that turns a corn maze stroll into a video-like game challenge.

Despite tariff talk swirling in the market, dairy is gaining.  Why?  Is there something about to happen?  Pam Jahnke talks to Matt Tranel, dairy risk specialist with EverAg during the PDP annual meeting.  Tranel says that the U.S. has continued a fairly steady dairy movement just waiting for tariffs to become more clearly focused.

Rachel Armstrong, attorney and founder of Farm Commons, is busy handling a lot of questions from farmers about federal funding freezes.&nbsp; What can you do if you're holding a signed, binding, government contract that the government has decided not to honor?&nbsp; Is there recourse?&nbsp; Is there a penalty if I don't go forward with a project given the unknown circumstances?&nbsp; Armstrong answers them all with Pam Jahnke, and reminds farmers and non-profits that the terrain is always changing and so are the rules.
More sunshine today as the weather pattern around Wisconsin starts to change.&nbsp; Stu Muck says that by Friday, a cooler, wetter pattern will start coming our way.
The Professional Dairy Producers annual business conference always packs a lot in for a two day conference.&nbsp; With the major focus on tariff's PDP welcomed in dairy guests from the Netherlands, France and Ireland.&nbsp; Ben Jarboe finds out how this tariff talk and sustainability goals demanded by the EU are changing a dairy's strategy in Ireland.&nbsp; David Hyland, Irish dairy farmer from the outskirts of the village of Clough beside Ballacolla in Co Laois, says that he thinks the EU's time estimates for making some of these environmental goals happen is unattainable.
Skelly's Farm Market in Janesville has been named the 2025 Governor's Innovation Tourism Award winners.&nbsp; Skelly's has embraced technology since they started designing corn mazes in 1998.&nbsp; Today they continue to embrace technology with a smartphone app that turns a corn maze stroll into a video-like game challenge.
Despite tariff talk swirling in the market, dairy is gaining.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; Is there something about to happen?&nbsp; Pam Jahnke talks to Matt Tranel, dairy risk specialist with EverAg during the PDP annual meeting.&nbsp; Tranel says that the U.S. has continued a fairly steady dairy movement just waiting for tariffs to become more clearly focused.

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