Research "Marathon" Fueling Wisconsin's Dairy Future

Program Director Maria Woldt discusses with Stephanie Hoff how the UW Dairy Innovation Hub leverages state investment to fund over 260 research projects across three Wisconsin campuses. She explains that while some breakthroughs like biodegradable plastics and training apps are already in use, othe…

Rick Clark Reflects On 17 Years Of Regenerative Farming

Rick Clark is a 5th generation farmer who has been on a regenerative farming journey for 17 years. On 6,500 acres, he raises corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, peas, buckwheat, cover crops, milo, sheep and cattle. In 2017, he began pursuing speaking engagements where he could advocate for his regenera…

The Cattle Breed Built For Business

They call Angus cattle, The Business Breed for good reason. From maternal ability to carcass and growth traits, it seems there isn’t much the breed can’t do. Casey Jentz is the Chief Operating Officer at the American Angus Association. He walks us through the benefits a straw of angus genetics can …

Sheep Industry Saw Policy Success Despite Turbulent Cycle

Nearly every sector of the agriculture industry is focused on various policies in Washington D.C. The same is true for the American sheep industry. Ben Lehfelt runs a commercial ewe operation in Montana and is the President of the American Sheep Industry Association. He told us that despite the tur…

"Grow" Conference Is About More Than Produce And Markets Tank Over Greenland Tensions - Heinberg

Stephanie Hoff gets a closer look at organic butter production in Wisconsin.  Chelsea Weadge explains how Organic Valley balances seasonal milk fluctuations caused by cows moving off pasture during the winter months. Unlike the conventional market, the cooperative doesn't compete on volume. It main…

Tips On Handling ICE Farm Visits Plus Dairy Specialist Forecasts Future

Dairy farmers are wondering what will improve in 2026.  Jill Welke finds Dr. Leonard Polzin, UW-River Falls Extension Dairy Specialist, at the annual Western WI Bankers Conference.  Polzin says while world milk production stays high, producers should expect prices to stay low. Bitterly cold wind c…

Dementia Challenges Farm Families Plus Dairy Agenda Shared At DairyStrong

Dementia is tragic for any family that has to deal with it, but if you're - in the rural community - there's more.  If you're a farm family dealing with a loved one that's suffering with dementia or Alzheimher's, you're really on your own.  Ben Jarboe talks about it with Dr. Julie Bobitt,  Assistan…

Don't Tear It Down! Are Vacant Buildings The Solution For Rural Housing?

Meet John W. Miller, the new president and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. He emphasizes that the health of the state depends on the sustainability of its smaller towns. Miller says the economic challenges ahead aren't just finding workers, but ensuring those workers have a place to…

Grazing The Way To Profitability

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 …

Supreme Court Decision Looms Over Dairy Trade

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 ex…