The Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) is pleased to announce that WCA member Bob Mitchell has been appointed to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wolf Advisory Committee.

Governor Tony Evers has announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, with her term beginning on July 16, 2025.

A new federal law, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, brings strong support for U.S. cattle ranchers. Kevin Kester, a rancher and NCBA member, spoke about the law’s benefits at a recent House Ways ...

In terms of reported success, most farmers feel confident about their businesses. On a 1–5 scale, medium-sized farms score the highest at 4.44, while small farms score 4.05. Grain and livestock ...

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is offering a free workshop on August 7. The event will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Miami-Dade County.

Speaking to the Senate Agriculture Committee, Nick Friant of Cargill, who chairs NGFA’s Grain Grades and Weights Committee, shared the group’s main goals. He previously gave similar testimony to the ...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is praising the Senate for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill, which provides essential support for cattle producers. Ethan Lane, NCBA’s Senior Vice ...

The US cattle herd has hit a new low, with the USDA reporting just 94.2 million cattle and calves on July 1, 2025. This marks the lowest mid-year count on record since 1973. While herd liquidation has ...

The purpose of the regional centers was to organize groups of people who are involved in local and regional food systems together so that their combined efforts would be much greater than their ...

The consequences of falling survey responses are profound. Lower participation weakens the data's reliability, which in turn affects price discovery, market forecasts, and the setting of policies.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants. The deadline to apply is September ...

According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Wisconsin farmers had an average of 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 27, 2025. Insect activity was noted in ...