Wisconsin State Farmer1d
State agencies initially struggled to coordinate bird flu response, records show
Emails reveal miscommunication between several ag and health depts., delaying public info and responses during the bird flu ...
Wisconsin State Farmer2d
Proper disposal of dead animals critical for environment and preventing spread of diseases
Composting has been successfully used throughout the United States for the disposal of sheep, goats, deer, pigs, cattle, and ...
Wisconsin State Farmer3d
Recent barn fires highlight need for farms to have emergency management plans
Many of you may have seen Facebook posts about a parlor fire at a Northeast Ohio dairy farm. It was amazing how quickly our ...
Opinion
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Don't blame the farmer if you're whining about the rising cost of food
A little understanding would be welcome from the vast majority of Americans, who think food grows on grocery store shelves.
Wisconsin State Farmer3d
Environmental groups challenge DNR permit for Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy in Kewaunee County
Environmental groups are challenging a wastewater permit that was reissued to a large livestock farm in Kewaunee County, ...
Wisconsin State Farmer3d
Ag Briefs: The number of Wisconsin milk cows drop by 4,000 head from last year
China’s push to shift its food import sources since 2018 has put it in a better position to impose tit-for-tat tariffs on U.S ...
Wisconsin State Farmer3d
Things to consider when deciding whether or not to remove crop residue from the field
Harvest season doesn’t always end with grain harvest. Every year, farmers are faced with a choice: Take fodder off the field or leave all the crop residue in place. When it comes to farming, every ...