Interest in local ingredients for local craft beer is driving production of barley for brewing in Wisconsin. Jim Pingel has raised four kids on his farm in Chippewa County. He had about 100 head of dairy cattle—40 that he milked up until about 2000. He’s grown corn,...
Congress can’t agree on a federal budget and their disagreements could hurt farmers, consumers, global trade, and the environment. Farmers in Wisconsin and political candidates in the state’s 3rd Congressional District say a new Farm Bill has already been delayed too...
Farming has been, and continues to be, a backbone of American economic stability. In Wisconsin, the agriculture industry contributes $104.8 billion annually to the state’s economy, according to the state Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. The...
Wisconsin is home to nearly 1,400 Christmas tree farms and 36,000 acres of trees! “Wisconsin is one of the biggest producers of Christmas trees in the US,” said Sarah Scharlau of Pleasant Valley Tree Farm in Elk Mound. “They promote family traditions and family...
Far-right conservatives have already forced several spending bills into another possible government shutdown over the winter, making it necessary for the Farm Bill to go unaddressed until next fall. If there is a government shutdown in January or February, it will be...