Wisconsin Production Milk production in Wisconsin during December 2024 totaled 2.69 billion pounds, up slightly from the previous December according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production report. The average number of milk cows during December, at 1.27 million head, was 1,0...

Agricultural groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, have tagged labor as the No. 1 issue facing farmers in 2025. Agriculture relies heavily on guest workers. How is the Trump administration’s plan for deportation going to play out for farmers? Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Director of National Aff...

The Class III milk and cheese price has been making larger-than-normal moves on a daily basis over the past few weeks. “Spot cheese prices are now at the lowest level since mid-December,” says Ever.Ag Director of Risk Management Katie Burgess. Earlier in January, the February Class III milk price was above ...

The Southwestern Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (SWCMA) is announcing its 2025 Dairy Industry Scholarship. Cheese making in Wisconsin is a longstanding tradition with a rich history of which SWCMA is proud and seeks to support. The dairy industry is a critical element of Wisconsin’s agriculture and overall e...

Innovation in the dairy community was the central theme of Dairy Strong, a conference focused on the dairy industry held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wis. More than 400 people attended Dairy Strong, which featured two keynotes and multiple breakout sessions focused on a broad range of topics from sustainab...