Soybean growers are still anxious about international trade, especially with China. Bob Bosold finds out what the path forward looks like from the president of the American Soybean Association, Caleb Ragland. Ragland says they're optimistic that the Trump Administration will continue to pressure China to live up to its agreements. He also makes the point that American farmers are only looking to work on a level playing field with other farmers around the world.
Lots of clouds to start off your work week. Stu Muck says that there's another Alberta clipper targeting Wisconsin later this week that will bring much lower temperatures, and maybe some snow, back to the state starting as soon as Tuesday.
International travel isn't something that every Alice in Dairyland has a chance to do. Sarah Hagenow, Wisconsin's current Alice, just returned from a trade trip to China with the WI Ginseng Growers. Kiley Allan finds out how the show went, and what Hagenow learned observing the business transacted.Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin in conjunction with the Center for Dairy Research released new information about consumer cheese trends for 2026. Pam Jahnke reports that the top 5 trends include: authenticity, protein, texture, health and sustainability as top priorities when consumers are shopping for cheese.
Wisconsin's vast variety of specialty cheeses make it a sensation during the holiday entertainment season. Pam Jahnke visits with Pepin County dairy producer Jonathon Hallock. He sits on the board of directors for DFW, and shares his personal experiences sharing the flavors that make Wisconsin dairy great. He also helps consumers find the "Proudly Wisconsin" badge wherever they're shopping - especially outside the state. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.