Technology Makes Buying Local Easy

Farmer's markets are a great place to get fresh and local foods during the spring and summertime, but in the winter, there's fewer options. Well, thanks to the internet and a can-do attitude from local farmers, that's changing. REKO rings provide an online farmer's market option. Julie Schroeder is…

Preserving Pheasants' Habitat With Precision

The last 30 years has presented a loss of grasslands and habitat as a whole across America, and we're seeing the effects right here at home in Wisconsin. An organization called Pheasants Forever is dedicated to wildlife habitat conservation. So while pheasants is in their name, the habitat that the…

Livestock ID Plays Crucial Role In Food Safety

Livestock identification plays a crucial role in the tracking of active livestock diseases, but it's also important in keeping our food system safe. Matt Crimmins is the Procurement Coordinator for Johnsonville Sausage and a recently retired Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium board membe…

Feed Trends Are Shifting To Include More Corn

In Wisconsin, dairy farmers are always trying to get the most milk out of their cattle, and one of the big ways they are able to do that is through the nutrition and the feed they give them. Dr. John Goeser, a dairy nutrition and management consultant with Progressive Dairy Solutions, gives a look …

WI Maple Syrup Producers Rally After Blizzard Plus Asking Tough Dairy Questions

Wisconsin dairy operators are trying to find their way to profitability through 2026, but it's complicated.  Stephanie Hoff asks some tough questions of Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension. While  specific data is often private, the IDFA es…

Conservation Cropping Encounters A Slimy Situation - Slugs!

Building healthier soils requires trial and error, and sometimes uncovers side effects. While no-till and cover cropping offer immense benefits to soil heath and water quality, they also create the perfect habitat for slugs. Dane Elmquist, a conservation cropping specialist with the Division of Ext…

For Many, Old World Flavors Spark Fond Family Memories

Braunschweiger, landjägers, and Berkshire hams -- it's enough to make your mouth water! These are a sample of the premium meats you can get for the Easter holiday at Bavaria Sausage. Scott Stowell tells Stephanie Hoff why their "old-world" recipes have remained a Wisconsin staple for over 60 years.…

Maintenance Now - Rebates & Better Performance Later - Rosy Lane Holsteins

Milk cooling is one of the biggest energy users on a dairy. Inefficient systems force compressors to run longer and harder, driving up energy costs.  That's a message that resonated with Jordan Matthews from Rosy Lane Holsteins in Watertown.  This dairy operation milks about 1,600 cows across two s…

Warmer Weather Means Watch Manure Mangement Plus Youth Council Benefits

Railroads have long been a staple for Wisconsin agriculture and 2026 is no exception. Brad Peot is the commercial sales manager with WATCO railroad.   Watco is a full-service supply chain solutions company. They provide rail, transloading, terminal and port, and logistics services. The company is p…

Your Food Versus Pills Plus Communications Have Never Been More Key For Farms

Every voice counts when it comes to speaking up for agriculture.  Kim Bremmer is the current President of American Agri-Women, and also serves as Executive Director of Venture Dairy Co-op.  Bremmer also holds board positions with the American Dairy Coalition and the Farm Bureau. Her  career is root…