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The farmland challenge isn't about the acres lost—it's access and control
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (504+ words) Farmland pressure is often discussed as a national acreage-loss problem, but for farmers and ranchers the more immediate challenge is land access. Land can remain technically “agricultural” while becoming harder to rent, buy or keep in production. At the same…...
Wisconsin youth claim majority of Distinguished Junior Member Finalist awards
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (229+ words) Wisconsin youth were well represented at the National Junior Holstein Convention in Orlanda, Florida. Junior dairymen from the state captured the majority of top honors in both the Distinguished Junior Member awards. Being named a DJM finalist is the highest…...
Ag Briefs: WI corn industry supports over 19,500 jobs and $1.8 billion in wages
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (293+ words) Nationally, corn growers produced a record 17.02 billion bushels in 2025, helping generate $142 billion in economic output and supporting more than 482,000 jobs. NCGA economist Gretchun Kuck said each bushel of corn harvested contributed an estimated $8.34 in economic activity throughout the broader U.S. economy,…...
Farmers hold off on equipment purchases as uncertainty persists
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (20+ words) Wisconsin Farmer Farmers hold off on equipment purchases as uncertainty persists...
Trump reduced tariffs on farm machinery. But prices could still increase
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (716+ words) Experts say prices on farm equipment are expected to rise, even after the Trump administration lowered tariffs in June. Tariffs on equipment made from steel, aluminum and copper decreased from 25 percent to 15 percent on June 8 after President Trump signed a…...
Year-round E15 could boost corn demand but pressure soybean prices
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (803+ words) Farmer Mark Recker, who grows corn and soybeans in northeast Iowa, has long advocated for year-round sales of E15 gasoline. The fuel, which is blended with up to 15 percent corn-based ethanol, currently cannot be sold during the summer in most states…...
Field demos, food and family fun headline FTD 2026 at No Joke Dairy in Stratford
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (857+ words) The Redetzke family – fifth-generation dairy producers known for their commitment to innovation and sustainability – will welcome thousands of visitors, exhibitors, and ag professionals from across the Midwest for one of the largest agricultural shows in the region. The “We’re Serious…...
Wisconsin ice cream makers blend dairy tradition with creative flavors
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (22+ words) Wisconsin Farmer Wisconsin ice cream makers blend dairy tradition with creative flavors...
Fifth-generation No Joke Dairy to host 72nd Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (522+ words) When Matt Redetzke worked over the road welding stainless, people couldn’t believe he wanted to leave the company to milk cows. He would tell them, “It’s no joke.” Thus, the name was born, Redetzkes’ No Joke Dairy. Located in Central…...
The flavors of summer: Wisconsin-inspired ice cream takes center stage
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (1237+ words) With July marking National Ice Cream Month, northeast Wisconsin's ice cream parlors are in the midst of their busiest season with customers seeking relief from summer heat. We wanted to know what flavors of ice cream are filling cones and…...