The Dairy Business Association (DBA) honored Paul Fetzer of Fetzer Farms with the Advocate of the Year award yesterday. This prestigious award recognizes farmers who excel in farm management, community involvement, and agricultural leadership. “I’m amazed by this award and thankful...

The Barron County USDA—Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Go Farm Connect, will host an in-office event on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Barron...

The following is an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) caused by the influenza virus H5N1.   Since December 12, 2024, DATCP has announced three cases of HPAI H5N1 in Wisconsin poultry flocks. In the past 30 days, the U.S. Department...

Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news services, individuals involved in the industry as well as USDA NASS and AMS reports. Pork The pork cutout...

The Mid-West Farm Report is dedicated to keeping you up to date on all things Wisconsin agriculture. Everyday, we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of farming, from market trends to new technologies and everything in...

Duane Ducat of Deer Run Dairy was honored with the Dairy Business Association’s second annual Community Outreach Award. This award, presented in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, recognizes farmers who actively engage with their community and promote the positive...

Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news services, individuals involved in the industry as well as USDA NASS and AMS reports. Beef Negotiated sales in...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that dairy farmers and cooperatives have voted to support proposed order changes in every federal milk marketing order. The final amended orders now appear online in the Federal Register. John Umhoefer, Executive...

Farmers for Sustainable Food elected three directors to its board during the group’s annual meeting at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference yesterday afternoon. The three board members, including one farmer-led group director and two general member directors, are:Farmer-led group director: John VandenBoom...

The USDA has finalized significant updates to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) that will affect dairy pricing nationwide. Dana Coale, Deputy Administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Dairy Program, emphasized the importance of these changes. She says, “This is...