Roughly 300 Show Up To 'Ag Day At The Capitol'

Jason Mugnaini, Executive Director of Government Relations for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, discusses key policy priorities aimed at bringing economic stability to the state's agricultural sector. He highlights the urgent need for a production tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel and t…

Don't Underestimate The Power Of Attending A Town Board Meeting

Erin Tomasik, from Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and the Dairy Business Association, highlights the critical need for farmers to engage with local government boards to counter the rising misinformation about agriculture. She explains that urban sprawl and activist-driven frameworks have led to a su…

What Does A Drone Ban Really Mean And Supper Clubs Help Tell Our Beef Story

Wisconsin agriculture is being briefed on potential changes to how they use their drones.  This technology has become very popular for specific field monitoring chores and watching for insect or disease outbreaks.  Ben Jarboe finds out where the disconnect is, and what's at stake for Wisconsin farm…

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…