Southwestern Wisconsin Planter Clinic April 3, Fennimore

Mar 30, 2023

By Daniel H. Smith

Southwest Technical College is hosting a spring planter clinic on April 3rd 2023 in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management program. Participants will learn about the economic return of environmental practices, planting green and managing heavy residue systems, planter set-up, UAV remote sensing, soil sampling, and more. The event will conclude with a producer panel on planter set-up. The event will be held on the Southwest Technical College campus in Fennimore, WI in building 1700- the Ag/Auto Center. No registration is required. Questions- Daniel Smith 608-219-5170 or dhsmith@wisc.edu.

Source : wisc.edu

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.