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Wisconsin has the second most organic farms in the country
Jun 25, 2024 · Wisconsin is home to 1,455 certified organic farms, covering 245,333 acres, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture — second only to California in the number of farms. Nationally, the organic food industry generates just under $70 billion in sales and continues to grow, says Jennifer Tucker, associate deputy administrator of …
Rice grown in Wisconsin is first 'climate-smart' food sold in the US
Mar 30, 2024 · The first “climate-smart” food produced under a federal sustainability program is now shipping to consumers from western Wisconsin. Long grain white rice and brown rice from Great River Milling in Fountain City are the first consumer products created under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program.
Pioneer Farm is setting new standard in precision herd management
19 hours ago · Pioneer Farm is a 430-acre working farm that offers students immersive experiences with dairy, swine, beef and soil operations. The farm is generating excitement among industry leaders, faculty and students through its use …
Gov. Evers announces $43 million investment in Wisconsin agriculture
Feb 5, 2021 · Governor Tony Evers aims to allocate $43 million for Wisconsin's ag economy in the state's 2021-23 biennial budget. The Governor announced Friday morning that the funding will go towards "expanding market opportunities, supporting new and innovative farming practices, strengthening the agricultural workforce, connecting local producers to foodbanks and pantries, and supporting farmer mental ...
Livestock expert Jeff Swenson weighs in on market and trends.
15 hours ago · After four weeks of solid gains, the wholesale beef prices lost steam last week. The Choice beef cutout value averaged $319.50 last week, a decrease of $2.83, and showed weakness to open this week. The cutout value is $14.80 higher than this time last year. Negotiated cattle prices were steady to 25 ...
Agropur to invest $168M in cheese plant expansion, state to chip …
Oct 4, 2021 · Agropur, a large dairy cooperative, will invest $168 million in a new cheese factory in Little Chute, creating 54 jobs and buying more milk from Wisconsin farms. The state of Wisconsin will provide up to $4.5 million in tax credits to help Agropur grow and innovate in …
WIsconsin women say woolletts are sustainable alternative to peat …
1 day ago · The movement of using wool in gardening is picking up steam. Becker cited studies done by both the University of Vermont and Ohio State University that found when compared to typical fertilizers, wool could give increased yields and potentially half the amount of time it takes vegetables to go from seed to market. “In the Ohio study,” added Becker, “greenhouses could bring organic ...
Sec. Vilsack promotes rural infrastructure, DMC changes in WI …
Dec 19, 2021 · However, concerns about fair market pricing for dairy farmers is still front of mind, despite government support. “The Dairy Margin Coverage program has been a valued safety net, and new changes to the feed cost calculations will help producers receive more payments," said WFU President Darin Von Ruden, "While this money will help farmers and comes at a key time as they clean up year-end ...
Fertilizer prices continue their upward trend - Wisconsin State …
Dec 8, 2021 · The ongoing global acreage expansion is being led by China, Ukraine, South America and the United States. Globally 2.03 billion acres were expected to be used in 2021-2022 for growing wheat, coarse grains and major oilseed crops according to the USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service.