For readers in Wisconsin, this page covers farming, ranching, agribusiness and the food production supply chain. Reporting tracks activities from the field to the processor.
Some southern Wisconsin fields produced purple, chalky, and shriveled soybeans this fall, causing market penalties for growers.
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November 5, 2026
Youth Council Launches Seventh Term in WisconsinThe Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection began its seventh Agriculture Youth Council term on September 17 with a virtual session.
November 5, 2026
Wisconsin Ag Exports Hit Record $2 Billion MarkStrong gains in Mexico and ethanol offset steep declines in China and Canada during the first half of 2026.
November 3, 2026
USDA Invests $1.07 Million in Wisconsin Meat ProcessorsFour Wisconsin meat processing projects receive federal grants through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program Phase 4.
November 2, 2026
Wisconsin Dairy Farms Cut Fuel Use Amid Rising CostsNortheast Wisconsin farmers are trimming fieldwork and changing fertilizer practices as fuel surcharges and tariffs squeeze operating budgets.
October 30, 2026
Thai Trade Delegation Tours Wisconsin Corn OperationsRepresentatives representing 90% of Thailand's feed mill sector evaluated Wisconsin corn quality and supply chain logistics.
October 29, 2026
Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Face Second Low HarvestUntimely weather events reduced production across Wisconsin, which houses 25,000 acres of cranberry beds.
October 21, 2026
Wisconsin Awards $69.5 Million for Rural Road RepairsThe state funding will support 39 rural infrastructure projects across 32 counties to bolster agricultural transportation.
October 20, 2026
Evers Urges USDA to Drop Dairy Funding MandateThe Wisconsin governor requests the removal of a new cost-sharing requirement for dairy industry support programs.
October 14, 2026
Wisconsin Opened Nitrogen Optimization Grant ApplicationsThe state program offers $1 million in research grants to help agricultural producers refine commercial nitrogen application.
October 13, 2026
Wisconsin Cover Crop Usage Rose in 2025Farmers across Wisconsin increased cover crop planting to boost soil health and prevent erosion.
This section follows commodity price movements, farm bill provisions, weather effects on major crops and agribusiness consolidation. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Changing land use patterns and the adoption of new farming technologies often alter how commodities are produced. Shifts in global export demand and local supply chain logistics constrain profitability for many producers.
