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American Relief Act, 2025: Economic Assistance for Wisconsin Agricultural Producers
This article provides estimates of economic assistance for Wisconsin producers following the passage of the American Relief Act, 2025, on December 20, 2024.
Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Update for 2025
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program continues to serve as a critical risk management tool for dairy producers, helping mitigate the impact of volatile milk and feed prices. This article provides an update on key provisions, eligibility requirements, risk management considerations, and historical performance insights for the DMC program.
Recordkeeping Instructions and Templates for Small-Scale Fruit and Vegetable Growers
This recordkeeping toolkit, produced by the Farmers’ Legal Action Group, includes easy-to-follow instructions and templates to help small-scale fruit and vegetable growers keep accurate farm records.
Adopting New Technology—Start with the Right Questions
Adopting new technology in agriculture is a significant investment that can be highly profitable if done well, or costly if not. The first step is to be aware of and understand the issues that can influence the outcome, followed by gathering the necessary information to make informed decisions.
Embracing Technology in Farming: What to Think About for the Future
Using technology in farming isn’t just a choice—it’s necessary. As farms use and rely on more technology, farmers and industry stakeholders are looking at advanced tools like robots, automated equipment, and self-driving machines.
EQIP yog dab tsi?
EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) yog kev pabcuam rau kev cog qoobloo-yug tsiajtxhu thiab tej kev uas pab kom tej yxoob-ntoo dejnag huabcua thiab tsiajtxhu huvsi zoo raws li lub homphiaj npajtseg.
Why Does the Price of a Gallon of Milk Vary Across the U.S.?
This article highlights an defines the intricate interplay between Federal Milk Marketing Orders, transportation costs, regional supply and demand, and local market dynamics.
Evaluating the Implications of the USDA AMS Final Decision on Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)
The USDA AMS issued a final decision to amend the uniform pricing formulas for all 11 FMMOs. The amendments, which include adjustments to formulas and factors, must now be approved by eligible producers through a referendum.
Finding a Wisconsin Farm Lawyer
If you are unsure about hiring a lawyer for your Wisconsin farm, you’re not alone. Across the United States, farmers express uncertainty about working with attorneys. This article offers tips to find, interview, and select the right attorney for your farm’s legal needs.
December 2024 Dairy Market Update: US Dairy Industry Overview
As 2024 ends, 2025 looks to bring challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. Milk production is expected to grow through the remainder of 2024 and into 2025 driven by growth in the US dairy herd and ever-improving productivity in milk production.
Tensions of Farm Succession
Powering through the technical process of succession without acknowledging and addressing the tensions in your situation will give you a plan, but how long will it last when the tensions build to a breaking point?
Monthly and Annual Spending Plans
A farm household spending plan is an estimate of how much is needed for farm household expenses. Farm household expenses are oftentimes mixed with the farm business. Categorizing costs is an important step in the farm succession and transition process.
What can Wisconsin grain farmers do about projected low profit margins?
The USDA’s 2025 projections for corn and soybean prices are below the estimated break-even prices for Wisconsin farmers. If these projections hold true, Wisconsin grain farmers are likely to face negative margins in 2025.
Key factors when purchasing used farm equipment and machinery
Whether expanding capacity, upgrading old equipment, or addressing an unmet labor need, used machinery offers a viable option, but you must carefully consider needs, evaluate equipment condition, and prioritize safety.
How to access federal programs for Hmong/HMoob farmers
USDA-NRCS yog tsoom feev Miscas ib lub koos haum pab tswv yim thiab nyiajtxiag rau pejxeem ua liaj ua teb kom zoo. Kuv yuav coj peb mus ntshiav thiab kawm txog cov program ua tsim los pab cov neeg ua teb.
Yuav apply li cas rau qhov CSP?
Khoos Kas Pov Hwm Tiv Thaiv (Conservation Stewardship Program, CSP) muab kev pab tev niv thiab kev pab nyiaj txiag los mus pab rau cov neeg ua qoob loo thiab pov hwm hav zoov kom mob siab siv zog siv lawv txoj kev pov hwm mus rau theem tom ntej ntxiv. Tiv toj rau NRCS ib lub chaw lis hauj lwm hauv ib cheeb tsam thiab qhia rau lawv paub tias koj xav thov CSP. Ib tus kws npaj kev npaj pov hwm yuav ua hauj lwm nrog koj los mus txiav txim siab seb koj puas tsim nyog raug pab rau theem kev tiv thaiv no.
