Category Archives: Farm Show
John Deere reports decreased net income in Q2, but improvement over Q1
Dubuque County's largest employer recorded a year-over-year decrease in net income for the recently completed quarter but a jump from first-quarter income. Deere & Co. reported $1.8 billion in net...
May 16, 2025
DATCP accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block grants
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 10 a.m. on June 9. Eligible projects include those t...
May 15, 2025
Southern border closed to live cattle, horse, and bison imports
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins announced Sunday the immediate suspension of live cattle, horses, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border. This is due ...
May 12, 2025 Jelle / CC
Wisconsin farmers alarmed over Farm Bill delays
Wisconsin farmers are sounding the alarm over continued delays in passing an updated Farm Bill, warning that the holdup could have far-reaching consequences for both agricultural producers and consume...
May 09, 2025
Salmonella outbreak tied to backyard poultry effects six states
A new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has sickened at least seven people in six states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two cases were identified in Missour...
May 07, 2025
Gov. Evers appoints two people to DATCP Board, one from Dodgeville
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday announced two appointments to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Board. Evers reappointed Cindy Brown and appointed Andy Hatch. Their terms will ru...
May 07, 2025 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Iowa farmers won't have to pay into state fund starting this fall
Starting in September, Iowa farmers won't have to pay 1/4 of a cent for every bushel they sell to grain dealers in the state. That quarter went to the Grain Indemnity Fund to pay farmers if the grain ...
Apr 19, 2025
'Transition to Grazing' bill proposed in state Legislature
Wisconsin farmers would be incentivized to switch over to grazing, a practice that advocates say is better for both cows and the environment, under a proposal in the state Legislature. The "Transition...
Apr 18, 2025 branex / Depositphotos.com
John Deere laying off more Iowa employees
A major agriculture equipment manufacturer says it will lay off more than 100 workers due to reduced demand and a weakened farm economy. John Deere says it informed 119 employees at John Deere Des Moi...
Feb 22, 2025
Rep. Tranel and Bob Middendorf honored by Wisconsin Pork Association
On Thursday Representative Travis Tranel was recognized by the Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA). At their annual meeting, Rep. Tranel received the 2024 Friend of the Industry Award. Tranel said, "It's...
Feb 08, 2025
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