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 warehouse or grain dealer they sold to went belly-up. The Iowa legislature put this fund into place after the Farm Crisi...

Midwest cattle farmers and stakeholders gathered in Dubuque last week for the annual Driftless Region Beef Conference, where local producers talked about major factors facing the sector, such as plans to transition farms from one generation to the next. About 500 people attended the conference, hosted by Iowa State Uni...

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 to Grazing" bill would allow farmers who start using rotational grazing to receive grants of up to $40,000, a...

John Deere has announced another round of layoffs at its Ottumwa, Iowa plant. The company says approximately 75 production employees will be placed on indefinite layoff effective February 7th. The Ottumwa facility was temporarily shut down in December due to lack of demand. In its fourth quarter earnings report, John D...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to award $23.2 million for 30 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). The 30 Infrastructure G...

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 Moines Works in Ankeny that they will be let go as part of three groups of layoffs. The company provided says orders are do...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 24. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin's meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state's livestock ...

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 been an honor and a pleasure to be the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture, and I will continue to w...

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is investing just over $14 million in additional grant funding to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. There are an additional 42 projects in 27 counties in Wisconsin through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Inc...

University extension services in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin will hold the 13th annual Driftless Region Beef Conference later this month in Dubuque. The event will be held Jan. 23 and 24 at Grand River Center, according to a press release. Topics will include marketing beef locally, family farm transitions and crossbr...

The latest crop progress update with Dave Justman of Cuba City. He and his wife Suzanne both have off the farm agriculture related jobs plus farm corn and soybeans. I chatted with Dave Thursday, September 17th and the interview aired Friday Morning (September 18th) during the Farm Show

Oberbroeckling Farm Farms was recorded with Erik on Thursday, September 10th and aired on Friday Morning, September 11th. The photo was taken on September 2nd.Farming Through the Seasons Sponsored in Part by: New Horizons Supply Co-op Insurance Center of Platteville Royal Bank

I chatted with Tom Evenstad on Thursday Afternoon, September 3rd regarding the status of his crops. Tom farms with a brother and their dad in the Darlington and Belmont area.Farming Through the Seasons Sponsored in Part by: New Horizons Supply Co-op Insurance Center of Platteville Royal Bank

This week's interview (July 31st) features Jeff and Sue Kennicker of rural Cuba City.. They have Corn, Soybeans and AlfalfaFarming Through the Seasons Sponsored in Part by: New Horizons Supply Co-op Insurance Center of Platteville Royal Bank

This week's report (August 28th) is with Jeff Kennicker of Rural Cuba City!Farming Through the Seasons Sponsored in Part by: New Horizons Supply Co-op Insurance Center of Platteville Royal Bank

This week's interview is with Dave Justman of Cuba City. Dave and his wife Suzanne farm about 200 acres of corn & soybeans. Dave also manages the Schweigert Family Crop FarmFarming Through the Seasons Sponsored in Part by: New Horizons Supply Co-op Insurance Center of Platteville Royal Bank

Dave and Suzanne Justman rent about 200 acres of crop ground growing corn and soybeans. They both have off the farm employment too. I interviewed Dave Thursday Night, August 20th.Farming Through the Seasons Sponsored in Part by: New Horizons Supply Co-op Insurance Center of Platteville Royal Bank

Erik Oberbroeckling returned home to the family farm near Garnavillo, Iowa after graduating from UW-Platteville.Farming Through the Seasons Sponsored in Part by: New Horizons Supply Co-op Insurance Center of Platteville Royal Bank

Tom and Family has 2500 acres of corn, soybeans and alfalfa along with beef cattle. This interview was done August 6th and aired Friday Morning, August 7th. I asked Tom to provide an update on the wind damage some of his corn received in early July.Farming Through the Seasons Sponsored in Part by: New Horizons Supply...

Lynn Kirschbaum is a dairy farmer near Glen Haven. He discusses the change the farm made by going to robotic milkers. This interview was recorded on Monday, June 29th.Farming Through the Seasons Sponsored in Part by: New Horizons Supply Co-op Insurance Center of Platteville Royal Bank