As the agricultural landscape faces shifting federal priorities, the Grassland 2.0 project is pivoting toward private partnerships and innovative tools to demonstrate that grazing is a profitable practice.

Central to this effort is the Heifer Grazing Compass, a digital tool designed to help dairy producers calculate the benefits of transition. By keeping heifers on pasture rather than shipping them out of state to feedlots, farmers can significantly reduce overhead, explains Sarah Lloyd, value chain coordinator for the Grassland 2.0 project at UW-Madison.

As the agricultural landscape faces shifting federal priorities, the Grassland 2.0 project is pivoting toward private partnerships and innovative tools to demonstrate that grazing is a profitable practice.
Central to this effort is the Heifer Grazing Compass, a digital tool designed to help dairy producers calculate the benefits of transition. By keeping heifers on pasture rather than shipping them out of state to feedlots, farmers can significantly reduce overhead, explains Sarah Lloyd, value chain coordinator for the Grassland 2.0 project at UW-Madison.

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Grazing The Way To Profitability

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legitimacy of widespread emergency tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in 2025. This decision will determine whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act continues to grant the executive branch authority over global trade.

"This is extremely important for us in dairy because Mexico is number one -- number one for the cheese market -- and then Canada is actually our number two market," says Cassandra Kuball, vice president at Torrey Advisory Group. "After that, it's China. These are three big dogs that will all have major implications in the trade space."

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legitimacy of widespread emergency tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in 2025. This decision will determine whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act continues to grant the executive branch authority over global trade.
"This is extremely important for us in dairy because Mexico is number one -- number one for the cheese market -- and then Canada is actually our number two market," says Cassandra Kuball, vice president at Torrey Advisory Group. "After that, it's China. These are three big dogs that will all have major implications in the trade space."

Supreme Court Decision Looms Over Dairy Trade

When consumers walk the aisles of the grocery store, they’re met with countless options. The items they choose to purchase are impacted by a multitude of reasons. Charlie Arnot is the CEO at the Center for Food Integrity and a recognized thought leader in food and agriculture. He explains some of the factors that influence purchases.

When consumers walk the aisles of the grocery store, they&rsquo;re met with countless options. The items they choose to purchase are impacted by a multitude of reasons. Charlie Arnot is the CEO at the Center for Food Integrity and a recognized thought leader in food and agriculture. He explains some of the factors that influence purchases.

How Can Farmers Win Consumer Trust?

Cold and slick days are ahead according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. He reminds listeners to dress appropriately for the weather and stay safe while driving.

When people are walking through the grocery store they are faced with many options. Kiley Allan talks with Charlie Arnot, the CEO at the Center for Food Integrity, to give insight into why consumers will pick certain items. He says farmers should be honest about their products even when it is difficult.

The 60th Fairest of the Fairs has been crowned. Kiley Allan has a chat with Kaelie Billingsley of Kenosha County to see what her feeling was when her name was read.

Rob Shields, the Chair of the Wisconsin Certified Crop Adviser Board, gives a look at the current agriculture climate from his perspective.

Host Ben Jarboe talks with Ryan Yonkman, the Vice President of EverAg to get an update on the dairy industry. He says the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and the updated Dairy Margin Coverage is good news during the current low prices. 

Cold and slick days are ahead according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. He reminds listeners to dress appropriately for the weather and stay safe while driving.
When people are walking through the grocery store they are faced with many options. Kiley Allan talks with Charlie Arnot, the CEO at the Center for Food Integrity, to give insight into why consumers will pick certain items. He says farmers should be honest about their products even when it is difficult.
The 60th Fairest of the Fairs has been crowned. Kiley Allan has a chat with Kaelie Billingsley of Kenosha County to see what her feeling was when her name was read.
Rob Shields, the Chair of the Wisconsin Certified Crop Adviser Board, gives a look at the current agriculture climate from his perspective.
Host Ben Jarboe talks with Ryan Yonkman, the Vice President of EverAg to get an update on the dairy industry. He says the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and the updated Dairy Margin Coverage is good news during the current low prices.&nbsp;

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