The dairy market is changing—For dairy farmers, this means focusing on efficiency, using tools like better genetics, feed, and technology to produce more with less. Staying profitable will take smart planning, strong supply chains, and adapting to sustainability pressures in ways that can also create new opportunities.
This article provides a detailed overview of the grant recipients and their initiatives, and examines the impact of this funding on Wisconsin’s local farming and food sectors amid recent federal farm-to-school funding cuts.
Dairy remains one of the last sectors of protectionism within North American trade. Historical experience over the past three decades suggests that its evolution will likely follow a path of gradual, managed openness rather than abrupt free trade.
Meals on Wheels provides millions of meals to seniors across the U.S. each year. This article examines the quantity of dairy foods used and dollars spent by Meals on Wheels programs nationally and in Wisconsin, highlighting recent versus historical trends.
The U.S.-Canada dairy trade dispute highlights a clash between protecting local farmers and promoting free trade. Gradual policy changes and support for farmers could ease tensions and benefit consumers.
Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) is a crop insurance product that provides additional coverage for an underlying crop insurance policy. This article provides a brief overview of Wisconsin SCO and discusses its performance from 2015 to 2023.
Given recent changes in U.S. trade policies, specifically, the introduction of a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico coupled with increases in existing tariffs on China, there is need to better understand the potential ramifications on Wisconsin’s agricultural economy.
To help producers manage the risks associated with forage production, several insurance and support programs are available to Wisconsin producers. This article provides a historical examination of forage risk management programs available in Wisconsin from 2015 to 2024.
Producers can use Whole Farm Revenue Protection to mitigate the risks associated with forage production, offering revenue protection for an entire farm operation rather than individual crops or livestock.
This analysis shows trade tariffs, stricter immigration policy, and reductions in nutrition program spending would have substantial negative effects on the U.S. dairy sector.
Variability in crop markets can make it challenging for farmers to choose the right ARC/PLC program for their specific area and crop. This ‘What-If’ Tool helps Wisconsin producers analyze potential payments at various price levels and county yields.
Entering 2025, dairy prices have remained stable to weaker. While there appears to be more bearish than bullish fundamental factors present, the magnitude of these influences remains uncertain. The extent of each factor’s impact will ultimately determine farm-level profitability in the coming year.
The Extension Farm Management Program has developed interactive tools to assist Wisconsin producers in comparing ARC-County (ARC-CO) and PLC payments by county, commodity, and irrigation type.
President Trump has initiated a phased rollout of universal tariffs on all U.S. imports. Economists suggest that these policies will likely be inflationary, as businesses paying higher tariffs may pass costs onto consumers. Additionally, affected trading partners could retaliate, potentially leading to a broader trade conflict.
In this presentation, Sylvanus Gaku, Extension Farm Financial Management Outreach Specialist, covers what producers need to know for the 2025 ARC/PLC sign-up.
In this presentation, Leonard Polzin, Extension Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist, covers what producers need to know for the 2025 DMC sign-up. He walks through changes and discusses the DMC decision tool that helps producers decide on the level of coverage necessary.
This recording offers an overview of the agricultural economy in Wisconsin. Hadachek discusses in detail a comprehensive report he co-authored with Dr. Steven Deller that analyzes agricultural contributions, particularly focusing on food processing and on-farm production.
This recording outlines the current state and future outlook of farm income in the United States, focusing on key metrics such as net farm income, production conditions, and economic indicators.
