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Ag Secretary Rollins Announces DMC Enrollment, Dairy Innovation Funding at World Dairy Expo
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins shared a message of support for dairy farmers during her stop at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin on Wednesday. And while there, she also announced a reauthorized Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment, dairy innovation funding,…
42nd Forage Analysis Super Bowl is a little Different from the Early World Dairy Expo Days
It’s a long-running tradition at the World Dairy Expo. But did you know the Forage Analysis Super Bowl is also considered one of the premiere forage quality competitions in the industry? Dan Undersander is a retired University of Wisconsin-Madison forage expert. He organized the…
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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…
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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…
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…