A Wisconsin farmer known for his many soybean experiments has another test underway. Ryan Nell farms near Juneau, and he wrapped up January by planting some soybeans. “This is something we’ve never done. We have frost underneath all of this right now. I’ve never planted on top of frost. When you go down and dig…… read more
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Battle to get wolves off Endangered Species List re-starts
A Wisconsin Congressman is again trying to remove wolves from the Endangered Species List. Seventh District Republican Tom Tiffany tells Brownfield he introduced the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, which is almost identical to the Trust the Science Act from last session. “The reason it’s so important is we could get it in statute and…… read more
FMMOs set, but more work to do
A farmer leader with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Minnesota Milk says the newly approved updates to the federal milk marketing orders are just one step forward. Lucas Sjostrom tells Brownfield. “No big surprise to us, and we advocated to our farmers, who are the only farmers in the whole country who had the individual vote,…… read more
Crop farmer expects another year in the red
A Wisconsin crop farmer is expecting another year without profit. Ken Rosenow raises corn and soybeans near Oconomowoc and works with the U.S. Grains Council. He tells Brownfield the numbers don’t look good for 2025 right now. “I’ve got quite a few things bought already. I’ve got a few more things to do and you…… read more
Wisconsin county explores farm operational ordinance
Portage County, Wisconsin is considering an operational ordinance to regulate new large farms. County Board Chair Ray Reser tells Brownfield an operational ordinance would create a licensing structure for farms over 1,000 animal units that would have guidelines for fire codes, waste management, public health and safety, and natural resource protection. “It’s sort of a…… read more
Former leader of Wisconsin FFA Alumni group passes
The former Executive Director of the Wisconsin FFA Alumni and Supporters has passed away. Cheryl Steinbach served the organization for more than seven years after retiring from the Granton School District, where she spent 28 of her 30 years as an agriculture instructor. Steinbach is a past recipient of the Outstanding Service Citation from the…… read more
Wisconsin legislators bring back ag lemon law proposal
A group of Wisconsin lawmakers have re-introduced a bill that would create a farm implement lemon law. If passed, implements of husbandry that don’t conform to the warranty and have been back for repairs at least four times or out of service at least thirty days would make the farmer eligible for a replacement or…… read more
Wisconsin Farm Bureau wins Pinnacle, New Horizon awards at AFBF Convention
Wisconsin Farm Bureau president Brad Olson says his organization is being recognized during the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio. “We took both awards today at the event, and so a good day for Wisconsin.” Wisconsin Farm Bureau won the Pinnacle Award and the New Horizon Award Saturday. The post Wisconsin Farm Bureau wins…… read more
Effort to get more milk in the military renewed
A Wisconsin Congressman has renewed his efforts to get more milk on the military menu. Former Navy Seal and 3rd District Republican Derrick Van Orden’s first bill of the 119th Congress is the Strengthening Service Members with Milk Act. If passed, the Secretary of Defense would be required to provide fluid or powdered milk to…… read more
Wisconsin now has two on the House Ag Committee
Wisconsin has gained another seat on the House Committee on Agriculture. Newly-elected Republican Tony Wied from DePere represents Wisconsin’s 8th District. He was welcomed to the committee during Thursday’s House Ag Committee organization meeting by Chairman Glenn GT Thompson. Wied joins 3rd District Republican Derrick Van Orden on the committee. Before Van Orden joined the…… read more