WI Acts To Protect Animals From Screwworm Six Cheese Treats To Look For At WI State Fair The WI Cheese Stands Alone At American Dairy Event Summer Sees Soaring Demand On Food Pantrys Final Broadband Report Is Out: Rural Wisconsin still has Connectivity Challenges Dig Into Soils Essay Excites Students Alternative Crops Take Center Stage Wisconsin Students Named American Star Finalist ARTIST PLAYING SONG PLAYING play_circle_outline play_circle_outline The Latest News from The Farm WI Acts To Protect Animals From Screwworm July 19, 2026 WI Acts To Protect Animals From Screwworm Wisconsin is tightening import requirements for livestock and warm-blooded animals to block the destructive New World Screwworm (NWS) from entering local farms. This swift defense responds directly to federal containment efforts in Texas and New Mexico, where the parasite has... Six Cheese Treats To Look For At WI State Fair July 18, 2026 Six Cheese Treats To Look For At WI State Fair The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board announced that the Real Wisconsin Cheese Grill will feature six blue ribbon-winning menu items from August 6–16. Celebrating the 175th fair presented by T-Mobile, the lineup includes three daily sandwich specials, cheese curds,... The WI Cheese Stands Alone At American Dairy Event July 17, 2026 The WI Cheese Stands Alone At American Dairy Event Wisconsin cow cheese and dairy product makers once again demonstrate the depth of the state’s cheesemaking expertise, capturing 106 awards, including one of the competition’s highest honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, in one of North... Summer Sees Soaring Demand On Food Pantrys July 16, 2026 Summer Sees Soaring Demand On Food Pantrys Did you know one in six kids will go hungry during the summer months? A study from UW Madison shows a big reason behind those numbers is the loss of reliable meals provided during the school year. As food insecurity... Final Broadband Report Is Out: Rural Wisconsin still has Connectivity Challenges July 16, 2026 Final Broadband Report Is Out: Rural Wisconsin still has Connectivity Challenges Reliable internet without any connectivity challenges is no longer a luxury for rural Wisconsin residents. It’s a necessity, especially for agriculture operations. Farmers are managing data, using GPS technology, monitoring crops remotely, checking the weather, and making real-time decisions based... Dig Into Soils Essay Excites Students July 16, 2026 Dig Into Soils Essay Excites Students The Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom program has named Chilton fourth-grader Kalvin Schneider and Mauston fifth-grader Nellie Jo Erickson as its state essay contest winners. This year, participants wrote on the theme, “Dig into Wisconsin Soil Where Good Things Grow.”Each... Alternative Crops Take Center Stage July 16, 2026 Alternative Crops Take Center Stage Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) is welcoming the public to the Annual Alternative Crops Field Day on Wednesday, August 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The free event will be at MFAI’s new research farm at N8832 Pickeral Lake... Wisconsin Students Named American Star Finalist July 14, 2026 Wisconsin Students Named American Star Finalist The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2026 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. Two finalists hail from Wisconsin.The American Star Awards... Universal Recreation Options For WI State Parks July 12, 2026 Universal Recreation Options For WI State Parks The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about the universal recreation options available through the Wisconsin State Park System, including accessible infrastructure, adaptive equipment and sensory-friendly activities.July is Disability Pride Month and the anniversary... New Tool Helps With Hot Weather Management July 12, 2026 New Tool Helps With Hot Weather Management As heat and humidity build across Wisconsin, dairy producers are using a new tool to mitigate the severe weather’s effects. Chris Vagasky, the Research Program Manager for Wisconet, oversees Wisconsin’s Environmental Mesonet. The network utilizes 79 weather and soil monitoring... The Farm Podcast Farm Report4-H InterviewsFFA InterviewsCVTC InterviewsAg & ConservationCovering the Crops Farm Report 4-H Interviews FFA Interviews CVTC Interviews Ag & Conservation Covering the Crops The 715 News Roomg Concert & Events Loading view. There are no upcoming events. There are no upcoming events. Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Previous Events Today Next Events Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file
WI Acts To Protect Animals From Screwworm July 19, 2026 WI Acts To Protect Animals From Screwworm Wisconsin is tightening import requirements for livestock and warm-blooded animals to block the destructive New World Screwworm (NWS) from entering local farms. This swift defense responds directly to federal containment efforts in Texas and New Mexico, where the parasite has... Six Cheese Treats To Look For At WI State Fair July 18, 2026 Six Cheese Treats To Look For At WI State Fair The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board announced that the Real Wisconsin Cheese Grill will feature six blue ribbon-winning menu items from August 6–16. Celebrating the 175th fair presented by T-Mobile, the lineup includes three daily sandwich specials, cheese curds,... The WI Cheese Stands Alone At American Dairy Event July 17, 2026 The WI Cheese Stands Alone At American Dairy Event Wisconsin cow cheese and dairy product makers once again demonstrate the depth of the state’s cheesemaking expertise, capturing 106 awards, including one of the competition’s highest honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, in one of North... Summer Sees Soaring Demand On Food Pantrys July 16, 2026 Summer Sees Soaring Demand On Food Pantrys Did you know one in six kids will go hungry during the summer months? A study from UW Madison shows a big reason behind those numbers is the loss of reliable meals provided during the school year. As food insecurity... Final Broadband Report Is Out: Rural Wisconsin still has Connectivity Challenges July 16, 2026 Final Broadband Report Is Out: Rural Wisconsin still has Connectivity Challenges Reliable internet without any connectivity challenges is no longer a luxury for rural Wisconsin residents. It’s a necessity, especially for agriculture operations. Farmers are managing data, using GPS technology, monitoring crops remotely, checking the weather, and making real-time decisions based... Dig Into Soils Essay Excites Students July 16, 2026 Dig Into Soils Essay Excites Students The Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom program has named Chilton fourth-grader Kalvin Schneider and Mauston fifth-grader Nellie Jo Erickson as its state essay contest winners. This year, participants wrote on the theme, “Dig into Wisconsin Soil Where Good Things Grow.”Each... Alternative Crops Take Center Stage July 16, 2026 Alternative Crops Take Center Stage Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) is welcoming the public to the Annual Alternative Crops Field Day on Wednesday, August 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The free event will be at MFAI’s new research farm at N8832 Pickeral Lake... Wisconsin Students Named American Star Finalist July 14, 2026 Wisconsin Students Named American Star Finalist The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2026 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. Two finalists hail from Wisconsin.The American Star Awards... Universal Recreation Options For WI State Parks July 12, 2026 Universal Recreation Options For WI State Parks The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about the universal recreation options available through the Wisconsin State Park System, including accessible infrastructure, adaptive equipment and sensory-friendly activities.July is Disability Pride Month and the anniversary... New Tool Helps With Hot Weather Management July 12, 2026 New Tool Helps With Hot Weather Management As heat and humidity build across Wisconsin, dairy producers are using a new tool to mitigate the severe weather’s effects. Chris Vagasky, the Research Program Manager for Wisconet, oversees Wisconsin’s Environmental Mesonet. The network utilizes 79 weather and soil monitoring...
