Outcome Payments Cut Phosphorus Cleanup Costs
New research finds paying farmers for prevented soil erosion costs less per pound than paying for specific conservation practices.
Wisconsin Organic Food News
Across Wisconsin, coverage here takes in organic farming practices, consumer markets, certification updates and the growth of sustainable food production. It spans the agricultural landscape and the retail outlets that supply the state.
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November 5, 2026
Wisconsin Hosts 13 Trade Delegations at Dairy ExpoInternational buyers from 21 countries toured Wisconsin farms and businesses during World Dairy Expo in Madison.
November 4, 2026
Good Culture Opens Facility at AMPI Blair PlantThe cottage cheese brand is partnering with Associated Milk Producers Inc. on a dedicated production facility in Blair, Wisconsin.
November 3, 2026
Food, Faith and Farming Opens Southeast Wisconsin GrantsThe Food, Faith and Farming Network is accepting applications for $1,500 seed money grants in southeast Wisconsin, with a Jan. 30 deadline.
October 29, 2026
Wisconsin Study Reveals Gaps in Calf Colostrum FeedingUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Extension research shows variations in colostrum care based on calf status.
October 28, 2026
UW-Stevens Point Forms Partnership with Plover Farm CenterThe collaboration offers students and employees free admission to the Plover educational facility.
October 27, 2026
Wisconsin Farmers Test Nitrogen on Rye Cover CropsFarmers are researching how spring nitrogen applications on rye cover crops affect subsequent corn crop yields.
October 27, 2026
Wisconsin Hemp Business Owners Call for Safety StandardsA push for clear statewide regulations follows the failure of a legislative proposal to secure safety and testing requirements.
October 26, 2026
USDA Invests $121 Million in Wisconsin CooperativesFederal funding supports infrastructure and expansion for local cooperatives throughout the state during Fiscal Year 2026.
October 26, 2026
Researchers Detect PFAS in Northern Wisconsin Wild RiceA new study confirms low-level PFAS contamination in manoomin samples collected from northern Wisconsin waterways.
October 24, 2026
Wisconsin Beef Council Joins National Strategy SummitState representatives gathered in Denver to align local Beef Checkoff programs with national demand-building efforts.
More in Organic Food
Reporting here centers on production standards, the economic trends driving demand for organic items, legislative shifts in certification and the challenges facing family farms. It reaches across the state from the rural heartland to urban grocery markets. Seasonal cycles dictate the volume of activity, as shifts in planting and harvest windows often lead to price fluctuations for organic goods. Supply chain logistics and land usage requirements are the primary constraints that shape how the state production sector evolves.