Wisconsin State Farmer4d
Sen. Tammy Baldwin determined to care for both farmers' well-being and bottom line
"Wisconsin farmers are the backbone of our state's economy and the fabric of our rural communities. That's why I make it a priority to visit farms across the state and hear directly from our farmers ...
Wisconsin State Farmer4d
What you need to know about the FMMO rulemaking process
Dairy farmers will soon have the opportunity to weigh in on proposed USDA Federal Milk Marketing Order amendments through a referendum process. While referendums are a routine part of FMMO proceedings ...
Wisconsin State Farmer5d
One or more pesticides are found in around 43% of 800,000 private wells in Wisconsin
The state estimates one or more pesticides are found in around 43 percent of 800,000 private wells in Wisconsin, and more than half of the pesticides detected aren’t regulated in groundwater by the ...
Wisconsin State Farmer5d
Handyman son solves puzzling dilemma of the reluctant kitchen light for Susan Manzke
Out of habit, I walked down the stairs and entered the kitchen so I could fix breakfast for my pets and myself. The first thing I did was switch on the big overhead light. 'Let there be light!' in my ...
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Economist: Smaller farms are struggling to generate enough income on farming alone
The economic relationship between Wisconsin family farms and the rural communities that surround them is changing. UW-Madison agricultural and applied economics professor Steve Deller said that ...
Wisconsin State Farmer5d
Ag Briefs: Food company laying off 88 employees and closing its facility in Oak Creek
USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report leaned bearish for both corn and soybeans, with yield, production and ending stock estimates ahead of pre-report expectations. Corn yield ...