﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:49:05 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Wisconsin Ag Connection</title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1096</link><atom:link href="https://wisconsinagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1096" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farmers Encouraged to Apply for NRCS Aid]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-encouraged-to-apply-for-nrcs-aid</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding conservation support for farmers through its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), backed by new funding from ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-encouraged-to-apply-for-nrcs-aid</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-172625]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farm Fatalities Remain a Concern Across Wisconsin]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/farm-fatalities-remain-a-concern-across-wisconsin</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin faces farm safety challenges, with reports showing that agricultural injuries and deaths remain a concern. Reports covering 2021 through 2023 were released by the ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/farm-fatalities-remain-a-concern-across-wisconsin</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-172624]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farm Bureau Names 2026 35 Under 35 Finalists]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farm-bureau-names-2026-35-under-35-finalists</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin Farm Bureau has announced the finalists for its 2026 35 Under 35 Award, a program presented through the organization’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program in ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farm-bureau-names-2026-35-under-35-finalists</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-172150]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[This Stubborn Weed Could Be Taking Over Your Garden]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/this-stubborn-weed-could-be-taking-over-your-garden</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Quackgrass is one of the most persistent weeds found in Wisconsin gardens and landscapes. According to Bruce Spangenberg, a Horticulture Outreach Specialist with UW-Madison ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/this-stubborn-weed-could-be-taking-over-your-garden</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-172149]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Natasha Rayne Earns UW-Madison Kelling Faculty Award]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/natasha-rayne-earns-uw-madison-kelling-faculty-award</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Natasha Rayne, an assistant professor and extension specialist in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, has been named the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/natasha-rayne-earns-uw-madison-kelling-faculty-award</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-172118]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Southern Rust Detected in Wisconsin Corn Crop]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/southern-rust-detected-in-wisconsin-corn-crop</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Southern rust of corn has been confirmed in northwestern and south-central Wisconsin, signaling that the disease is continuing its seasonal movement into northern growing ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/southern-rust-detected-in-wisconsin-corn-crop</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-172117]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farm Bureau Names 2026 YFA Award Finalists]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farm-bureau-names-2026-yfa-award-finalists</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) has announced the finalists for its 2026 Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) Farming for the Future Award and Outstanding Agriculture ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farm-bureau-names-2026-yfa-award-finalists</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-171869]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dry Conditions Impact Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Crops]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dry-conditions-impact-wisconsin-corn-and-soybean-crops</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin farmers had 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 9, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry weather ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dry-conditions-impact-wisconsin-corn-and-soybean-crops</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-171868]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[360 RAIN Helps Dairy Farms Improve Nutrient Management]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/360-rain-helps-dairy-farms-improve-nutrient-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 High-clearance robotic irrigation (HCRI), marketed as 360 RAIN, is gaining attention among Midwest dairy farms as a way to improve nutrient management during the crop-growing ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/360-rain-helps-dairy-farms-improve-nutrient-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-171651]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[United By Beef Campaign Supports Wisconsin Children]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/united-by-beef-campaign-supports-wisconsin-children</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Beef Council is launching its annual apparel fundraiser to help address youth food insecurity across the state. Through the end of August, supporters can ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/united-by-beef-campaign-supports-wisconsin-children</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-171650]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Dairy Signal Episodes Focus on Animal Health]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/new-dairy-signal-episodes-focus-on-animal-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will feature two important dairy animal health topics this week on its educational series, The Dairy Signal. Experts will discuss current ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/new-dairy-signal-episodes-focus-on-animal-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-171598]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Summer Drought Shows How Different Grasses Handle Heat]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/summer-drought-shows-how-different-grasses-handle-heat</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin’s hot and dry summer weather has placed significant stress on plants, and grasses are showing the effects in different ways. According to Bruce Spangenberg, a ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/summer-drought-shows-how-different-grasses-handle-heat</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-171597]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farmers Can Create Custom Biosecurity Maps]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-can-create-custom-biosecurity-maps</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Livestock producers across Wisconsin have an opportunity to strengthen disease prevention efforts through the Holding the Line premises biosecurity mapping workshops, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-can-create-custom-biosecurity-maps</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-171164]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Sheep and Goat Producers Can Learn Parasite Control Skills]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/sheep-and-goat-producers-can-learn-parasite-control-skills</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, has launched the 2026-2027 Parasite Patrol Tour, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/sheep-and-goat-producers-can-learn-parasite-control-skills</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-171163]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Food Hub Connects Farmers with School Markets]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-food-hub-connects-farmers-with-school-markets</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is supporting efforts to expand access to fresh, locally grown produce in Wisconsin schools and childcare centers through funding ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-food-hub-connects-farmers-with-school-markets</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-170929]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farmers Union Hosts Rural Healthcare Discussion]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-union-hosts-rural-healthcare-discussion</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Dodge-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Ozaukee (DFSO) chapter of Wisconsin Farmers Union will host “Rural Voices: Health Care in Wisconsin’s Farming Communities” on Sunday, August ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-union-hosts-rural-healthcare-discussion</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-170928]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farmers Raise Awareness of Rural Healthcare Needs]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-raise-awareness-of-rural-healthcare-needs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Robyn Calvey and Noah Ryan share a deep commitment to farming, rooted in their connection to the land, family traditions, and a passion for producing locally grown food. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-raise-awareness-of-rural-healthcare-needs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-170586]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farmers Invited to Nutrient Management Field Day]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-invited-to-nutrient-management-field-day</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Farmers, crop advisers, agribusiness professionals, conservation advocates, and community members are encouraged to attend the Soil, Nitrogen, and Irrigation Management Field ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-invited-to-nutrient-management-field-day</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-170585]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Opens FIELDS Program for Fertilizer Projects]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-opens-fields-program-for-fertilizer-projects</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications through August 17, 2026, for the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-opens-fields-program-for-fertilizer-projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-170549]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Corn and Soybeans Stay on Pace Despite Dry Areas]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-corn-and-soybeans-stay-on-pace-despite-dry-areas</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin farmers had an average of 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 2, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-corn-and-soybeans-stay-on-pace-despite-dry-areas</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-170548]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>