The following meat market update was prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP livestock and meat specialist. The market update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news services, individuals involved in the industry as well as USDA NASS and AMS reports....

Photo courtesy of Larson Acres: Farmers make up less than 2 percent of the population, yet they are responsible for feeding the world. And that’s why farmers are the original conservationists, preserving natural resources for generations to come. For farmers, Earth Day is every day. Continue reading Larson Acres ...

As Wisconsinites enjoys warmer weather this month, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds everyone that wild animals and their young will also be out and about. Knowing what to do before finding a young wild animal can make all the difference to protect its health and keep wildlife wild. Continue reading Kee...

It’s been several months since members of the Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association found out they were the successful bidders for an idle livestock yard on the north side of Maquoketa, Iowa. Since then, works been moving forward at a robust clip to try and install a new scale system, and to renovate exi...

Vegetable processors across the country are feeling price pressure due to tariffs on steel. This is according to the Midwest Food Products Association. It’s amped up the competition with foreign processors. Wisconsin is one of the top states in the production of the major processing vegetables. This includes gree...