May Beef Month is a celebration of all who help craft nutritious, versatile beef products from the farmers to processors, truck drivers, grocery stores, and more. All play a crucial role in Wisconsin’s heritage, economy, and future.



Wisconsin has a robust beef industry, ranking ninth in the nation for the number of cattle and calves that call the Badger state home, 3.4 million total1. The value of those cattle and calves to the state is almost double Wisconsin’s food grains, vegetables and melons, and fruits and nuts combined when comparing cash receipts2.



Whether it’s a Ribeye Steak on the grill or a Chuck Roast for the family, customers are choosing beef. In fact, per capita consumption of beef and veal was over 59 pounds in 20223. That’s 236 quarter-pound burgers!

<a href="https://www.beeftips.com/">May Beef Month</a> is a celebration of all who help craft nutritious, versatile beef products from the farmers to processors, truck drivers, grocery stores, and more. All play a crucial role in Wisconsin’s heritage, economy, and future.
 
Wisconsin has a robust beef industry, ranking ninth in the nation for the number of cattle and calves that call the Badger state home, 3.4 million total1. The value of those cattle and calves to the state is almost double Wisconsin’s food grains, vegetables and melons, and fruits and nuts combined when comparing cash receipts2.
 
Whether it’s a Ribeye Steak on the grill or a Chuck Roast for the family, customers are choosing beef. In fact, per capita consumption of beef and veal was over 59 pounds in 20223. That’s 236 quarter-pound burgers!

Every time a Wisconsin farmer sells an animal, a portion of that sale is dedicated to that commodities check-off program.  The program directs those funds toward research, education and promotion.

The Wisconsin beef industry includes not only cow/calf producers, feedlot operations, and breeding operations - but it also includes the depth of Wisconsin's dairy industry since many of those cows, steers, and calves will ultimately become a part of the beef industry.

Checkoff Chat, sponsored by the Wisconsin Beef Council and Equity Livestock Sales Assocation, keeps producers and consumers aware of where money's being spent and how consumers are reacting to their product.

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May Is Beef Month In Wisconsin - Kaitlyn Riley

With concern over High Path Avian Influenza(HPAI) persisting in Wisconsin, Senator Pat Testin is partnering with other lawmakers to eliminate one element that might cause spread.  

Under current law, the Natural Resources Board may sell lands and structures owned by the state that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources when the board determines that the lands are no longer necessary for the state’s use for conservation purposes. A bill has now advanced out of the senate that could limit those land sales if it's in close proximity to a poultry operation.

Testin explains the motivation behind the change.  He also provides an update on the lack of progress on protecting Wisconsin's hemp industry.  Lack of progress in finding reasonable restrictions on Wisconsin hemp producers and marketers means they will still be waiting for a resolution when spring planting begins.

 

With concern over High Path Avian Influenza(HPAI) persisting in Wisconsin, Senator Pat Testin is partnering with other lawmakers to eliminate one element that might cause spread.&nbsp;&nbsp; Under current law, the Natural Resources Board may sell lands and structures owned by the state that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources when the board determines that the lands are no longer necessary for the state&rsquo;s use for conservation purposes. A bill has now advanced out of the senate that could limit those land sales if it's in close proximity to a poultry operation.
Testin explains the motivation behind the change.&nbsp; He also provides an update on the lack of progress on protecting Wisconsin's hemp industry.&nbsp; Lack of progress in finding reasonable restrictions on Wisconsin hemp producers and marketers means they will still be waiting for a resolution when spring planting begins.
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Limiting DNR Access To Land Near Poultry May Move Forward - Sen. Pat Testin

There's a partnership unique to Wisconsin, that's all about Wisconsin.  Let's do a little deeper dive on how the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation actually helped to start Rural Mutual Insurance!

Pam Jahnke is joined by Jenny Martin, Rural Mutual Insurance, Director of Marketing and Mandy Ganser, WFBF, Director of Member Relations.  They explain how farmers need for insurance fueled the beginning of Rural Mutual!  Today, that foundation of serving the rural community continues to resonate. Martin explains that 90 years ago, Wisconsin farmers were having difficulty finding insurance that covered the professions they were involved in.  Through that conversation, Rural Mutual began.

Today, Rural Mutual continues to serve that audience and more with over 150 agents statewide.  Rural Mutual is exclusively in Wisconsin so that its agents know the clients they serve.

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation began more than 105 years ago giving a voice to agriculture.  Today, that voice is the largest group speaking up for agriculture through 61 county Farm Bureau organizations.  Mandy Ganser, WFBF, Director of Member Relations says that today the benefits offered through membership are vast.  Not only is the organization advocating through agriculture and rural policy developments, there's also financial rewards.  Discounts for family related expenses like health and wellness or travel are available through the membership.  As you'd expect, Ganser stresses their partnerships with farm specific bonuses too.  Case-IH, Ford and Caterpillar are just a few corporate partners offering member discounts.  Ganser says it's just as simple as presenting your membership card.

There's a partnership unique to Wisconsin, that's all about Wisconsin.&nbsp; Let's do a little deeper dive on how the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation actually helped to start Rural Mutual Insurance!
Pam Jahnke is joined by Jenny Martin, Rural Mutual Insurance, Director of Marketing and Mandy Ganser, WFBF, Director of Member Relations.&nbsp; They explain how farmers need for insurance fueled the beginning of Rural Mutual!&nbsp; Today, that foundation of serving the rural community continues to resonate. Martin explains that 90 years ago, Wisconsin farmers were having difficulty finding insurance that covered the professions they were involved in.&nbsp; Through that conversation, Rural Mutual began.
Today, Rural Mutual continues to serve that audience and more with over 150 agents statewide.&nbsp; Rural Mutual is exclusively in Wisconsin so that its agents know the clients they serve.
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation began more than 105 years ago giving a voice to agriculture.&nbsp; Today, that voice is the largest group speaking up for agriculture through 61 county Farm Bureau organizations.&nbsp; Mandy Ganser, WFBF, Director of Member Relations says that today the benefits offered through membership are vast.&nbsp; Not only is the organization advocating through agriculture and rural policy developments, there's also financial rewards.&nbsp; Discounts for family related expenses like health and wellness or travel are available through the membership.&nbsp; As you'd expect, Ganser stresses their partnerships with farm specific bonuses too.&nbsp; Case-IH, Ford and Caterpillar are just a few corporate partners offering member discounts.&nbsp; Ganser says it's just as simple as presenting your membership card.

Wisconsin Through And Through - Rural Mutual Insurance And WI Farm Bureau

According to Lee Schulz, Chief Economist with Ever.Ag, 2023 was the worst year ever in pork production. How do markets look three years later in 2026? He tells us about the healthy balance of supply and demand in the marketplace.

According to Lee Schulz, Chief Economist with Ever.Ag, 2023 was the worst year ever in pork production. How do markets look three years later in 2026? He tells us about the healthy balance of supply and demand in the marketplace.

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