Wisconsin State Farmer

Quick Shots Image Credit: John Oncken Dunn family farm harvests corn the old-fashioned way — It was in July 2005 when we last checked in with the Dunn family, which has farmed on Seminole Highway a few miles south of Madison in the city of Fitchburg since 1921. • Read Full Story State Farmer Features High-tech plans for agro-terrorism response win federal grant for Wisconsin Dept. of Ag, Trade & Consumer Pr \| 11/17/2009 1:11PM TIGER, a high-tech tool to help investigate if terrorists were to strike Wisconsin’s vital food industry, has received one of only four grants awarded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to encourage new ways to protect the nation’s food system • Full Story Whole-farm planning and holistic management can produce long-term success Dan Hansen \| 11/17/2009 4:20PM For many farmers today being successful involves more than generating additional income by increasing crop yields or milk production. • Full Story Women learn about helpful farm management tools at statewide conference Dan Hansen \| 11/16/2009 2:55PM More than 75 women from throughout Wisconsin gathered at the Mead Hotel and Conference Center here Nov. 13-14, for the second annual statewide conference designed for women who are currently the primary decision-makers on farms and for those who are • Full Story	Web Feature Major pork producer in North Carolina files for bankruptcy Associated Press \| 11/19/2009 10:17AM A North Carolina pork producer has filed for bankruptcy after complaints from unpaid vendors and falling pork consumption tied to H1N1 fears. • Full Story Editorial 2009: Taking pride in our accomplishments Bob Stallman \| 11/16/2009 7:29AM As 2009 comes to a close, I would like to give consideration to the fine year it has been. • Full Story Headline News » CROPP makes deal with Stonyfield » Nilsestuen asks USDA for farm credit action as dairy crisis continues » Ag board members get earful about raw milk crackdown ›› Visit the Headline News Main Page Livestock Briefs » Brown Swiss Association hires new executive secretary » September pork exports regain momentum, beef exports struggling » Milk production continues on downward trend nationally	Auction Block We do not show any auction's scheduled for the next 5 days. Please check back later! Weather Reports Local Weather Reports — get your local report Ag Briefs Midwest » Ag Department announces $17 million in grants for new farmers » Fire destroys grain dryer in northwest Iowa Ag Briefs Wisconsin » State Fair Dairy Promotion Board scholarships available » Deer hunters urged to help eliminate feral pigs Ag Briefs National » Semi collides with cart pulled by oxen in Kansas » Second book in the “Chaney Twins’ series now available ADVERTISMENT