Happy New Year's Eve! Mid-West Farm Report takes a trip down memory lane, looking at our most popular stories of 2025.

We start with No. 5 -- when a Wisconsin construction company was preparing for tariffs before a March 1 expected deadline.

In other news, FSA State Director Sandy Chalmers reviews 2025, including a look toward the rollout of Farmer Bridge Assistance.

The Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update says cold temperatures are on the way tonight. Meanwhile, the weekend might feel like spring!

The No. 4 story of 2025 -- rural residents seeking more information on wind energy, and whether wind turbines belong in their communities.

This morning, the Steffes Group tells us how they are bringing in first-time online auction buyers with a buying guide.  

At No. 3, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski discussed the reason behind the proposed fee hikes for livestock markets, dealers, and truckers in early September. At No. 2, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association CEO Curt Larson said the 1,700% proposed fee hikes would be problematic for farmers. Since this coverage, DATCP announced it would rework its original proposal.

And the top story of the year -- celebrating Compeer Financial's 2025 GroundBreakers, a Fond du Lac couple, Evan and Taylor Schrauth. Find these top stories tonight at midwestfarmreport.com.