Wisconsin farmers have experienced a heightened level of economic uncertainty resulting in increased difficulty in making business decisions to effectively manage risks.  The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” resolved many tax policy questions, even as the economic and trade policy outlook remains uncertain. 

UW Madison Agriculture and Applied Economics and Division of Extension specialists, will discuss policy changes to farm business tax codes, updates to risk management programs (Dairy Margin Coverage, ARC/PLC, MCO) and Federal Milk Marketing Order, policy impacts related to tariffs and trade, and other important topics affecting Wisconsin agriculture. 

Registration is free. The webinars will be broadcast live at noon on Mondays, Starting Nov. 17 through Dec. 8.

2025 Ag Policy Webinar Schedule 

November 17 | How changes for commodity crop programs (corn, soybeans, wheat, etc.) ARC/PLC and the new MCO policy, and the impacts for managing risk.
Silva Gaku, Extension Farm Financial Management Outreach Specialist and Paul Mitchell, Ag & Applied Economics Professor and Extension Specialist

November 24  | What Farmers Need to Know About Tax Changes in OBBBA
Kelly Wilfert, Extension Farm Law Outreach Specialist

December 1 | Dairy Risk Management Programs, Trade Policy Impacts, and Market Outlook
Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist

December 8 | Farm Policy Climate and What to Expect Moving Forward
Jeff Hadachek, Ag & Applied Economics Professor and Extension Specialist

Register for one or more sessions, free!

The Extension Farm Management Program partners with the agriculture community to develop research-based, culturally responsive educational information, resources and tools that inform decisions for profitable, healthy farm businesses.

Contact Silva Gaku at silva.gaku@wisc.edu for questions or more information about the Ag Policy webinar series.

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