15+ hour, 54+ min ago  (264+ words) Madison's Country Q106 Alfalfa Weevil Risk Shifts North Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection field specialists conducted spring survey work in first-crop alfalfa this week. The survey measures levels of a variety of early-season pests, with emphasis on alfalfa weevil…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (202+ words) Do you know that person in your community who is always going above and beyond? The one who shows up when there's work to be done, funds to be raised or a new initiative in need of a leader? That…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (291+ words) The Wisconsin FFA Foundation has awarded $26, 150 in post-secondary scholarships" to 26 Wisconsin FFA members. Scholarships are awarded to seniors in high school or students currently enrolled in a" university/technical college. They must be in good standing with the Wisconsin Association…...

4+ week, 18+ hour ago  (23+ words) Pictured: Sweeping an alfalfa field. Photo by K. Hamilton DATCP Overwintered alfalfa weevil adults are resuming activity much earlier than in 2025. The...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (254+ words) A recent update to the Renewable Fuel Standard is expected to provide a significant boost to U. S. agriculture, particularly for soybean producers and the biofuels industry. The new ruling, announced by the Environmental Protection Agency, increases renewable fuel blending requirements for…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (174+ words) Madison's Country Q106 Veto Of AB 956 Ignores Real-World Risks Says Olson Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson regarding the veto of Assembly Bill 956that would have created an exemption for certain agricultural warehouses from sprinkler…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (187+ words) The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting a "Parasite Patrol " Plus" workshop for all sheep and goat producers. This workshop will be held from 8: 00 am " 12: 00 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Govin's farm, N6134 670 th St. , Menomonie, WI 54751. This workshop…...

4+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (158+ words) The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) recognized scholarship recipients during the organization's annual meeting. Eight high school seniors and college students from across the state were awarded a total of $7, 750 in scholarship funds. Oscar Stowell is from Waupun, where he lives…...