Photo: New Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Brad Olson Wisconsin Farm Bureau has a new president. Crop farmer Brad Olson from Frederic in District 9 was selected by the board as their new state president. Dairy Farmer Kevin Krentz was re-elected as president of the Rural Mutual Insurance board, but not Farm Bureau. Wisconsin Farm Bureau…… read more
Wisconsin Farm Bureau members outlined changes in dairy, energy, and transportation policy during their annual delegate session Monday. Government Affairs Director Tyler Wenzlaff tells Brownfield delegates still strongly support the dairy revitalization plan adopted last year. “I remember supporting that overwhelmingly, and we hope to take that not only from the state level, but we’ll…… read more
Wisconsin farmers are hoping state lawmakers act on certain legislation soon. State Farm Bureau Government Relations Director Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield state legislation that would help haulers of milk and other agricultural liquid products by increasing truck weight limits has been gaining support. “We need to make sure that we can clarify some of these…… read more
Wisconsin Farm Bureau members are reflecting on a successful year and setting new policy goals for 2024. President Kevin Krenz told more than one thousand members attending their annual meeting many important issues still need to be addressed at the federal, state, and local levels. “Issues like labor, the farm bill, alternative energies, federal milk…… read more
Photo L-R: Ethan Jackowski, Kaitlyn Riley Kesler, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz, Syndney Flick, Nate Zimdars Wisconsin Farm Bureau recognized four influential members during their 104th Annual Conference Sunday. Nate Zimdars of Dane County was selected the winner of the 2023 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturalist Discussion Meet. The Discussion Meet is…… read more
A crop insurance specialist suggests Agriculture Risk Coverage will provide better risk protection compared to Price Loss Coverage in 2024. Compeer Financial director of insurance strategies Cole Patrick says reference prices have risen slightly. “But if you take the marketing year average that we might see over this next year, we personally feel like PLC…… read more
Wisconsin now has an educational attraction designed to help people understand where their food comes from. Dick Pavelski tells Brownfield the new Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover was conceived from frustration. “With people continuing to say I don’t know why we need farmers anymore, we just go to the grocery store for our…… read more
Wisconsin’s Legislature presented several bills to Governor Tony Evers Thursday, and several of them are agriculture-related. During the dedication of the new Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover Thursday evening, Evers told Brownfield he has not yet reviewed the bills. “From what I understand, the bills have lots of bipartisan support, which is always…… read more
Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says state inspectors work with growers to keep pests and diseases from going home with fresh Christmas tree and wreath buyers. “It’s a partnership. We work with the growers to do everything possible to make sure that the home-grown, locally-grown tree is pest free.” Romanski says inspectors and tree farmers watch for…… read more
A proposal at the State Capitol would allow Wisconsin Farm Bureau to offer health care coverage to its members. Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield if signed into law, Legislative Reference Bureau bill 4676 (LRB-4676) could potentially save farmers a lot of money on health care. “Farm Bureau is different. We’re not an insurance company that’s beholden…… read more
