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Look to protein opportunities

Look to protein opportunities

  • Brian Earnest Abbi Prins and Billy Roberts CoBank

Key Points

Forward State

Forward State

  • Shelly Mayer Professional Dairy Producers

As the United States approaches its 250th year, we find ourselves standing not just at a milestone, but at a moment of reflection. A nation born from conviction, shaped by sacrifice, guided by principle, remains one of the most enduring examples of a democratic republic the world has ever kn…

Dairy Resources

Dairy Resources

    Farms earn production awards

    Youth-council session ends

    Youth-council session ends

    • Ashley Andre Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

    The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection held the final Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council session May 7 for the 2025-2026 school year. The session included three speakers and time for discussion.

    Calendar: In the World of Ag

    Calendar: In the World of Ag

      Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.

      Oliver love leads to book

      Oliver love leads to book

      • Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View

      DAKOTA, Minn. – “Many times in my life, I’ve wished I could see God’s plan for my life,” said Shelby Erdmann, 17. “But the older I get, the more I thank God for everything he throws at me for the better.”

      Screwworm spreads into 4 more counties

      Screwworm spreads into 4 more counties

      • Daniel Munch and Bernt Nelson American Farm Bureau Federation

      Key Takeaways

      Calendar: In the World of Ag

      Calendar: In the World of Ag

        Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.

        Sentiment worsens with farmer concern

        Sentiment worsens with farmer concern

        • Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture

        Farmer sentiment decreased again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 121 points in April to 119. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point. This month’s Current Conditions Index …

        Farm markets grow vitality across continent

        Farm markets grow vitality across continent

        • Jason Maloney For Agri-View

        It was a brisk spring Saturday morning on the edge of a big city on the edge of the prairie. A steady stream of people were walking to a large building and quickly going inside. The parking lot was full of cars. Nearby a couple were roasting fresh sausages for passersby. There was a festival…

        Personalities reign at alpaca farm

        Personalities reign at alpaca farm

        • Lynn Grooms For Agri-View

        DUNDAS, Minn. – “Alpacas are amazing animals; they have their own personalities,” said Teri Quamme, who – along with her husband, Kraig Quamme – owns Red Gate Alpaca Farm near Dundas. Red Gate is currently home to 71 Suri alpacas; eight crias – baby alpacas – will soon be joining the herd.

        Agricultural scholarships available

        Agricultural scholarships available

          It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.

          Compare U.S., Brazil corn costs

          Compare U.S., Brazil corn costs

          • Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture

          Brazil’s expansion in corn production during the past decade has made the country a more important competitor in global corn markets, increasing competitive pressure for U.S. producers. Although the United States remains the world’s largest corn producer by a wide margin, Brazil has become a…

          Calendar: In the World of Ag

          Calendar: In the World of Ag

            Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.

            Breakfast offers ‘majestic’ chance to talk dairy

            Breakfast offers ‘majestic’ chance to talk dairy

            • Lynn Grooms For Agri-View

            Farmers comprise just a little more than 1 percent of the U.S. population. There’s never been a larger gap between the farming and non-farming communities, said Darin Strauss, co-owner of Majestic Crossing Dairy. That’s why he welcomes the opportunity to talk about farming to the general public.

            Forward State

            Forward State

            • Shelly Mayer Professional Dairy Producers

            May brings a profound rhythm of celebration. Across rural communities and small towns caps and gowns appear, cameras flash and families gather to witness far more than the awarding of a diploma. From high schools to technical colleges and universities, graduates cross the stage not merely as…

            Agricultural scholarships available

            Agricultural scholarships available

              It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.

              Calendar: In the World of Ag

              Calendar: In the World of Ag

                Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.

                Meat consumption increases steadily

                Meat consumption increases steadily

                • Bernt Nelson American Farm Bureau Federation

                Key takeaways

                Producers explore artificial intelligence

                Producers explore artificial intelligence

                • Shelly O’Leary PDP

                A recent one-day workshop facilitated by Professional Dairy Producers® showed that dairy producers are eager to be at the front of the learning curve when it comes to adopting new innovations such as artificial intelligence. The PDP Smart Dairy Workshop gave dairy producers and other industr…

                Strawberry farm suffers devastating loss

                Strawberry farm suffers devastating loss

                • TERRI PEDERSON

                Nature has killed the only commercial strawberry farm in Dodge County, Wisconsin. Area residents will need to go further afield to pick the juicy fruit.

                ‘The Dump’ wins best burger

                ‘The Dump’ wins best burger

                • Kaitlyn Kesler Wisconsin Beef Council

                CAMBRIA, Wis. – The Tennessee Whiskey Burger at The Dump Bar & Grill in Cambria in southern Wisconsin is the winner of the 3rd-annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest. The Tennessee Whiskey Burger features a half-pound ground-chuck patty topped with cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, whiskey…

                Producers suffer egg woes

                Producers suffer egg woes

                • Bernt Nelson American Farm Bureau Federation

                Key takeaways

                Calendar: In the World of Ag

                Calendar: In the World of Ag

                  Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.

                  Build It Yourself Low Cost Milking Parlor

                  Build It Yourself Low Cost Milking Parlor

                    This is a webinar that walks through the Build It Yourself Low Cost Milking Parlor Guide by Travis Hurt from North Sky Farm. The guide can be downloaded for free here https://northskyfarms.com/pages/resources.

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