News across Dane County
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…
Wisconsin Youth Shine at World Dairy Expo Showmanship Contest
(Featured photo: The Annette Ostrom Memorial Supreme Showman awards, from left to right, Tristen Ostrom, Jim Ostrom, Justin Brandel, Supreme Showman, Logan Harbaugh, Reserve Supreme Showman, and Wisconsin Holstein Association Princess Brianne Vandoske.) Wisconsin youth are making…
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.…
World Dairy Expo is Ready to ‘Open New Doors’ This Week in Wisconsin
“Opening New Doors for Dairy” may be the perfect theme as more than 51,000 people are expected to walk through the doors at World Dairy Expo this week in Madison, Wisconsin. If you’re planning to attend, you’ll see visitors ranging from dairy farmers to exhibitors, students,…
Weekly Recap (Two Weeks): Noteworthy Calls for Service 9/14 - 9/28
Another two-week Weekly Recap!
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…