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Lawmakers could take another run at passing a new farm bill when Congress returns in September. The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the legislation earlier this month. The latest setback adds to a farm bill process that has stretched on for more than three years. The Senate Agriculture Committee took up the roughly 900-page bill in early August, debated it and considered amendments…
The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) celebrated the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of Wisconsin’s grocery industry during its 2026 Awards Banquet. The banquet brought the WGA’s 2026 Innovation Expo to a close and recognized grocery leaders, employees, families, and industry partners from across the state. The annual WGA Awards honor excellence across five categories: Community…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages waterfowl hunters and wild rice harvesters to take a few simple steps toward ensuring a safe harvest ahead of this year’s hunting season opener. Waterfowl hunters and wild rice harvesters both enjoy Wisconsin’s native wild rice beds from late August through September. Continue reading Protecting Wild Rice Beds at Mid-West Farm Report.
Discover what’s new in dairy at World Dairy Expo’s Knowledge Nook, where companies, researchers and producers take the stage to share the latest products, services, technologies and research shaping the global dairy industry. Held in its new location, the Mendota 1 Meeting Room in the Exhibition Hall, the Knowledge Nook will feature 20, 45-minute sessions Tuesday through Friday, giving Expo…
Tera Johnson, founder of the Food Finance Institute at the University of Wisconsin, helps entrepreneurs turn agricultural ideas into thriving businesses. Speaking to the Mid-West Farm Report during the Food Finance Institute Forum and Expo, Johnson emphasized the growing necessity of agricultural diversification. “I think that value-added component to the business now is more important than ever…
Eligible member-owners of Compeer Financial will receive a share of $100 million in cash patronage this August. Combined with the $52 million in allocated equities distributed earlier this year, the cooperative will return a total of $152 million to the farmers, agribusinesses, and rural homeowners it serves in 2026. Continue reading Compeer Financial Returns $152 Million in Cash Patronage at…
Farmers may be forced to deal with higher fertilizer costs for several more years, according to a new report. The “Knowledge Exchange” study from CoBank shows global supply challenges and international conflicts will continue to put pressure on nutrient markets. And even though prices are down from previous record highs, fertilizer prices are expected to remain at historical levels through 2028.…
Foremost Farms USA proudly showcased the quality of Wisconsin dairy at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, earing multiple top awards and serving as the Official Butter Sponsor of the Real Wisconsin Cheese Grill. At the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest, Foremost Farms received three top-three finishes among more than 500 entries from across the state: First Place – Smoked Provolone…
If you want to know what’s happening at this weekend’s Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club show, there’s a good chance Judy Clark-Mente has the details. The Baraboo woman’s been helping make the annual event happen since 1997. As a longtime volunteer, club member, and advertising coordinator, she’s also in charge of keeping one of the show’s biggest attractions, the tractor parade, moving along each…
In continued support of the next generation of agriculture professionals, CentralStar Cooperative’s Board of Directors is awarding $1,000 scholarships to Wisconsin students pursuing agricultural degrees at a variety of colleges. “The CentralStar Board of Directors Scholarship Committee is proud to recognize students who are passionate about agriculture and committed to its future,” said…
