The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) has expressed disappointment following the Joint Finance Committee’s (JFC) decision on Friday to exclude the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) ...

Larew also reiterated NFU’s belief that farm policy should unify all stakeholders—producers, consumers, and lawmakers alike. The organization urges Congress to prioritize a farm bill that balances ...

Wisconsin reported an average of 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 29, 2025, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Extensive heavy rainfall across ...

Corn growers expect to harvest 86.8 million acres, with 94% of the planted corn being biotech varieties, consistent with last year. Meanwhile, 82.5 million acres of soybeans are expected to be ...

According to Bloomberg, U.S. Gulf urea spot prices surged 16% in one week, while Middle East prices jumped 11%. Egypt and Iran, responsible for 20% of global urea exports, have both suspended ...

USDA’s June Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook reported May hog slaughter at 10.4 million, with pork production exceeding 2.2 billion pounds—both up over 3% from last year. Packers are likely ...

The U.S. swine industry has reached an encouraging milestone: four years without a single positive case of transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV). According to the Swine Disease Reporting System, ...

The National Pork Board (NPB), in collaboration with the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), is developing a National ...

Wisconsin dairy processors applauded state lawmakers after the Joint Finance Committee approved $3.2 million to reinforce export promotion and on‑plant modernization during a challenging market ...

On May 14 the Dairy Innovation Hub’s annual Dairy Symposium in Madison spotlighted the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration (DSWR) initiative, an eight‑year, multi‑state study of how soil management and ...

Storms and high winds often damage irrigation systems, especially center pivots. Timely recovery steps help reduce downtime and avoid further issues. Start with safety. Disconnect power immediately ...

Hay market data for June 2025 has been compiled by Melissa Ohlrich, Crops and Soils Educator for Clark and Marathon Counties, UW-Madison Division of Extension. The report focuses on alfalfa hay and ...