Farming
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Bird flu found for first time in Wisconsin after Dodge County dairy herd tests positive
Since the first cases of bird flu were confirmed in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas in March 2024, Wisconsin had been among a handful of states where dairy cattle had managed to escape the virus. That is, until this weekend when the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in a dairy herd in…
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WI diversified, specialty farmers could be slighted in federal aid
Policy experts predict small, specialty farms will be on the losing end of the latest federal agricultural bailout meant to offset farmers’ losses from rising production costs and the market disruptions from new tariff policies.
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How to support conservation efforts across Wisconsin
Conservation organizations are making a difference for Wisconsin’s land. Here’s how to help. One thing about Wisconsinites is we take pride in our land. Whether it’s the winding rivers that span the state or a family-owned farm, the Wisconsin landscapes are what make the state special. Across the Badger State, neighbors, volunteers, and local organizations…
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Wisconsin growers donate over 700 Christmas trees through Trees for Troops
Earlier this month, members of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association (WCTPA) donated more than 700 Christmas trees for the annual Trees for Troops program.
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10 of the best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Wisconsin
Make your holidays merry and bright with an experience to remember. Visit one of the best cut-your-own-tree farms in Wisconsin this season.
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Facing Medicaid cuts, Wisconsin families stockpile medical supplies
In July, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, bringing cuts of around $1 trillion to federal Medicaid spending from 2025 through 2034. The cuts are predicted to result in a loss of the health insurance coverage affecting around 80 million lower-income Americans, including children and people with disabilities.
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What makes Wisconsin ‘America’s Dairyland?’ These quirky laws and regulations could hold the answer
Wisconsin takes pride in being the “America’s Dairyland,” but with that title has come some unique laws and certifications to protect the integrity of the state’s dairy industry.
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Tree-mendous news: This year’s Capitol Holiday Tree will be harvested in Oconto County
The 2025 Capitol Holiday Tree will stem from Oconto County. Here are all the fun details.
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Retired veterinarian uses pasture for seasonally grazing dairy heifers and extra income
BEAR CREEK, Wisconsin – Earlier this year Jeff and Alex Wepner were looking for a place where their dairy heifers could grow and develop during the summer months before returning them to the home farm. Instead of shipping the heifers to a feedlot in a distant state, the father and son management team of the…
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China has resumed U.S. soybean imports. It might not be enough for Wisconsin farmers
After a tense months-long standoff over tariffs, China has agreed to resume U.S. soybean imports in exchange for the U.S. easing up its tariff policy. As part of the Oct. 30 agreement, China committed to buying 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans in the last two months of 2025 and at least 25 million…
