Vet Demand Improved At UW
A lot of our Wisconsin farms have veterinarians visiting their farm regularly with some even every day. But are there enough large-animal vets staying in Wisconsin to be able to handle that demand? Alycia Kowalski, DVM and clinical instructor in…
Final Push For ’35 Under 35′ Nominations
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Agriculturist Committee, in partnership with Insight FS, is accepting nominations for the second year of the WFBF 35 Under 35 award program for YFA members. The 35 Under 35 program recognizes and celebrates the…
Ag Lending School Set For August
The cyclical nature of agriculture, the relationship between the borrower and lender, risk management and credit structuring are samples of the topics that agricultural lenders will explore at the 2023 WBA Agricultural Lending School. The Ag…
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Recognized For Communications
The American Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted a national competition to recognize top professionals from state Farm Bureau organizations for their exceptional work in communications. Wisconsin was one of them, highlighted below! This year’s…
Abdo Joins Organic Valley As CFO
Organic Valley proudly welcomes Abed Abdo as the farmer-owned cooperative’s new Chief Financial Officer. With over 20 years of experience at the helm of finance, Abdo, a Certified Public Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting &…
A Vet’s Perspective On Racehorse Care
Thoroughbred horseracing has been getting all kinds of media attention, but for all the wrong reasons. Seven horses were euthanized leading up to the Kentucky Derby, and one more at Pimlico just before the Preakness. Dr. Mark Markel, Dean of the UW…
Wollersheim Winery Suffers Major Loss
It’s not unusual for a winery to lose a portion of their crop; usually, they can expect a loss of 10-20% each year. But after wildly fluctuating temperatures this spring, Philippe Coquard of Wollersheim Winery says they have lost much more. Coquard…
Celebrate National Beef Burger Day on May 28
To celebrate the third annual National Beef Burger Day on May 28th, the iconic Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand is sharing tips for cooking burgers all summer, no matter where you are. The sound and smell of beef sizzling on the grill is…
Find Your Memorial Day Weekend Adventure
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that popular parks like Devil’s Lake State Park will likely have heavy crowds during this holiday weekend. The DNR encourages everyone to explore other state properties to avoid…
State Works To Grow & Retain Ag Programs
Across Wisconsin, school is just about out for the summer! But the work in agriculture education doesn’t stop when class is no longer in session. The state Department of Public Instruction is rolling out new tools to help teachers guide students to…
