One of the common variables that impact yield comes in the form of a seasonal curveball thrown by Mother Nature. What can be controlled is how a grower prepares for and reacts to that pitch.   That’s where Sr. Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass comes in, serving as the Feb. 6, 2025, keynote speaker during the Wisconsin Corn·Soy Expo Feb. 6-7, 2025, at...

The Wisconsin DNR reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an important role in the DNR’s efforts...

October is National Firewood Awareness Month, a good time to remind you that whether it’s for home heating or campfires, your firewood choices matter. Firewood can harbor tree-killing pests and diseases, some of which you may not be able to...

Get ready, cheese lovers! Today celebrates one of Wisconsin’s tastiest treasures — the squeaky, savory, irresistible cheese curd. Whether you love them fresh, fried, or flavored, National Cheese Curd Day is the ultimate celebration of this beloved snack. So, how...

Three collegiate students have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Event Ambassadors. In the second year of this program, Sierra Bakke, Emi McCarville and Lashawna Vogel will use digital platforms to share highlights from the WFBF Annual Meeting & YFA Conference,...

Imagine being able to predict when a calf isn’t feeling its best—before it even shows signs of illness. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, dairy farmers can now monitor their young stock around the clock with smart tags that track each calf’s...

Badgers On Tap brings UW-Madison expertise to pubs, breweries, and bars near you, and it starts this week during the Wisconsin Science Festival. The new series will kick off in Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and La Crosse. The weeklong Wisconsin Science...

A new round of Dairy Business Builder and Dairy Industry Impact grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance is open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Midwestern states. Businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,...

The Wisconsin DNR announced the agency is reinstating DNR burning permits by issuing a Special Fire Order in 13 counties. The permit reinstatement will begin at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The permit reinstatement applies to the following 13 extensive...

Opening a new food business or farm can be a tricky thing to accomplish with the costs and everchanging regulations. There are resources available to help get you started though. One of these resources is the Food Finance Institute. “I was...