The future of Wisconsin’s soybean industry continues to strengthen. Two veteran soy industry leaders have been reelected to the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. On Sep. 1, Justin Bauer, representing District 2, and Steve Wilkens, representing District 6, began three-year terms...

Data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation shows Wisconsin banks remained in a healthy position through the second quarter of 2024. Lending held steady or increased in Q2 2024 over the prior year in all categories (commercial, residential, and farm...

Ed. Note: Media outlets planning to reprint the market update should include the following text at the beginning: Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts,...

Wisconsin dairy farmers may know Nathan Ranallo as the local hoof trimmer. But online, millions know him as “Nate The Hoof Guy.” Ranallo grew up a dairy kid in Northwest Wisconsin and continues to serve the dairy community as a hoof...

The Knowledge Nook makes its fifth appearance at World Dairy Expo this fall, showcasing the latest products, services, and research in the global dairy industry. From Tuesday, October 1, to Friday, October 4, attendees can visit the atrium of the...

Exports of U.S. beef posted their second largest month of the year in July, according to the latest data from USDA. The numbers show about 110,000 metric tons globally exported, up 7 percent. The value is at 910 million metric...

Archery season is rapidly approaching, and it’s time to review safety tips when hunting from a tree stand. To avoid accidents and ensure a safe outing, always be mindful of the basic rules of tree stand safety before and during every...

Here in Wisconsin, there’s an entire festival dedicated to an heirloom pepper. It’s the Beaver Dam Pepper Festival. Today we head to a Beaver Dam Pepper grower based in Watertown. Rose Fliess owns and operates Cornucopia MicroFarm with her family....

This fall, local Wisconsin Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom programs are donating over 800 books. The programs also send supporting resources to classrooms and libraries across the state. This initiative is part the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Book...

With the fall semester starting, UW-River Falls’ College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) is ready for another year of hands-on education, shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Even though enrollment hasn’t changed much, CAFES Dean Mike Orth...