News across Greater Madison
Safety And Skill Showcased At Bobtail Roadeo
Safety, knowledge and precision driving took center stage as the Wisconsin Propane Gas Association (WPGA) recently hosted its first Bobtail Roadeo at Country Visions Cooperative in Brillion. The September 16 event brought together 13 contestants and approximately 30 volunteers to…
Sun Prairie Historical Museum Announces New Fall Public Hours
The Sun Prairie Historical Museum is pleased to announce new regular public hours beginning Tuesday, September 8, providing the community with more opportunities to visit the Museum and explore its exhibits, collections, and stories of Sun Prairie’s past.
Wisconsin Becomes a Top 10 U.S. Food, Forestry, and Ag Exporter
Wisconsin agriculture exports just hit a record high. The state reached $2.13 billion in the first half of 2026, marking a 5.42 percent increase over last year. The Wisconsin International Agribusiness Center’s second-quarter report for 2026 shows the highest first-half year on…
Finding a Niche Market Helps Keep Small Dairy Profitable
Facing the challenges of running a small dairy farm, a southwestern Wisconsin family secured their future by tapping into a unique niche: producing specialty cheese for consumers who struggle to digest traditional dairy. Lonnie Holthaus operates Milkhaus Dairy near Fennimore.…
Farmers Warned about Equipment Scams after Thousands Lost
Are you a farmer who likes to look for used equipment online? It can be a great way to save some money. But Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials are issuing new warnings about scammers impersonating farm equipment businesses and advertising machinery that simply doesn’t…
Missing Person Investigation
New Survey shows Ground Beef Prices Fell Just 2% after Beef Tariff Expansion
Are you continuing to look for a break at the meat counter, but realize you aren’t seeing much change in ground beef prices? It’s been several weeks since the federal government expanded the amount of lean beef trimmings that can enter the U.S. at a lower tariff rate. Economists…
It’s National Public Lands Day: Explore Wisconsin’s Great Outdoors
If you’ve been looking for a reason to spend some time relaxing outdoors, today, offers a good one. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourage you to celebrate National Public Lands Day by getting outside and enjoying the state’s parks, forests,…
Farm Favorites: 5 Stories To Know
The Mid-West Farm Report is dedicated to keeping you up to date on all things Wisconsin agriculture. Everyday, we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of farming, from market trends to new technologies and everything in between. Here’s a look at this week’s top 5…
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USDA Puts Restrictions on Dairy Checkoff Spending
The USDA is halting all dairy checkoff funding for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) projects, including greenhouse-gas and net-zero initiatives. Secretary Brook Rollins says the restrictions will return research and promotion programs to their core mission of expanding…
Protecting Skin From UV Exposure Reduces Safety Hazard
The Skin Cancer Foundation, a leader in skin cancer public health education and advocacy, and AgriSafe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping agricultural workers healthy and safe, urge outdoor workers to practice sun safety and early skin cancer detection during National…