﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 08 May 2026 11:04:33 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[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Dairy Farm Faces Second Manure Spill Under Environmental Review]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-dairy-farm-faces-second-manure-spill-under-environmental-review</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A large dairy farm in central Wisconsin has reported a second manure spill within a few months, raising environmental concerns. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-dairy-farm-faces-second-manure-spill-under-environmental-review</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-156703]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Backyard Poultry Linked to Rising Salmonella Cases Across United States]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/backyard-poultry-linked-to-rising-salmonella-cases-across-united-states</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Health officials have reported a rise in salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry across multiple regions. Several cases have been identified, with many infections ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/backyard-poultry-linked-to-rising-salmonella-cases-across-united-states</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-156473]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Releases Early Custom Rate Survey Insights For 2026 Season]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-releases-early-custom-rate-survey-insights-for-2026-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The 2026 planting season is underway in Wisconsin, and early results from the 2025 Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey have been released to support farm planning decisions. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-releases-early-custom-rate-survey-insights-for-2026-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-156291]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Hosts Swine Ventilation Training Event]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-hosts-swine-ventilation-training-event</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Pork Association, University of Wisconsin Madison Division of Extension, and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection will host a swine ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-hosts-swine-ventilation-training-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-155600]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Modern Farming Technology Impresses FCC Commissioner]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/modern-farming-technology-impresses-fcc-commissioner</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Modern farming depends heavily on advanced technology and reliable connectivity. Precision tools now guide daily farm activities, from tracking animal health to managing crop ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/modern-farming-technology-impresses-fcc-commissioner</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-155405]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Upper Midwest Hay Market Report for Late April]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/upper-midwest-hay-market-report-for-late-april</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Upper Midwest Hay Market Report for April 28, 2026, was released. For alfalfa hay, prime quality hay rated above 151 RFV or RFQ showed higher prices, especially in small ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/upper-midwest-hay-market-report-for-late-april</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-155122]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Urges Farm Bill Passage During Wisconsin Dairy Visit]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-secretary-urges-farm-bill-passage-during-wisconsin-dairy-visit</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited a Wisconsin dairy farm on Monday to promote passage of a new federal farm bill. During the visit, Rollins met ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-secretary-urges-farm-bill-passage-during-wisconsin-dairy-visit</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-155087]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Milk Quality Experts Gather in Green Bay for Regional Dairy Meeting]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/milk-quality-experts-gather-in-green-bay-for-regional-dairy-meeting</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A major regional dairy event focused on milk quality improvement will take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from June 16 to 18, 2026. The National Mastitis Council regional ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/milk-quality-experts-gather-in-green-bay-for-regional-dairy-meeting</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-155086]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Randy Romanski Recognized for Agricultural Excellence]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/randy-romanski-recognized-for-agricultural-excellence</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Randy Romanski, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, has been named the 2026 Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist by the ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/randy-romanski-recognized-for-agricultural-excellence</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-155022]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farmers Face Planting Delays]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-face-planting-delays</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Spring planting has been delayed across parts of southern Wisconsin, as repeated heavy rains have saturated farm fields. In an ideal spring, Jefferson County farmer Randy ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-face-planting-delays</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-155020]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Midwest Crop Scouting Skills Training for Summer Ag Interns]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/midwest-crop-scouting-skills-training-for-summer-ag-interns</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 UW-Madison Extension is offering a practical, hands-on learning opportunity for summer interns and new agricultural hires with its Foundational Crop Scouting Training ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/midwest-crop-scouting-skills-training-for-summer-ag-interns</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154536]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Learn IPM for Greenhouses & Controlled Environments]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/learn-ipm-for-greenhouses-controlled-environments</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The University of Wisconsin Madison Extension is hosting a free educational webinar titled “Fundamentals of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Greenhouses and Controlled ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/learn-ipm-for-greenhouses-controlled-environments</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154535]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UW Field Day Focuses on Cover Crops and Forage Tips]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/uw-field-day-focuses-on-cover-crops-and-forage-tips</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 UW-Madison Extension will host a free cover crop and forage field day on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station. 

 The event is ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/uw-field-day-focuses-on-cover-crops-and-forage-tips</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154489]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Heat Stress Tool Helps Dairy Farmers Boost Profits]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/heat-stress-tool-helps-dairy-farmers-boost-profits</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Heat stress remains a major challenge for dairy producers, especially as rising temperatures and humidity make it harder for cows to regulate body heat. 

 According to ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/heat-stress-tool-helps-dairy-farmers-boost-profits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154487]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farm Groups Call for Stronger USDA Support and Policy]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/farm-groups-call-for-stronger-usda-support-and-policy</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Farm organizations in Wisconsin are joining a broader national effort urging Congress to strengthen support for federal agricultural programs by passing a long-overdue farm ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/farm-groups-call-for-stronger-usda-support-and-policy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154327]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Virtual Beef Farm Tour for Elementary Students]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-virtual-beef-farm-tour-for-elementary-students</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Elementary classrooms across Wisconsin are invited to take part in a virtual learning experience that brings the farm directly into their schools. 

 The upcoming online ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-virtual-beef-farm-tour-for-elementary-students</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154326]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Cranberry Board Invests $1.1M in 2026 Programs]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-cranberry-board-invests-11m-in-2026-programs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Cranberry Board has approved nearly $1.1 million in funding for 2026 programs aimed at strengthening the state’s cranberry industry through research, education, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-cranberry-board-invests-11m-in-2026-programs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154140]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Crops Falls Behind Due to Wet Conditions]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-crops-falls-behind-due-to-wet-conditions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wet weather conditions significantly limited agricultural activity across Wisconsin for the week ending April 19, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-crops-falls-behind-due-to-wet-conditions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154139]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Honors 7 New Master Cheesemakers in 2026]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-honors-7-new-master-cheesemakers-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Seven cheesemakers in Wisconsin have joined the ranks of the world’s most skilled artisans after earning the prestigious Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker certification. 

 The ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-honors-7-new-master-cheesemakers-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154037]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dairy Signal Offer Spring Tips and Market Insights]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dairy-signal-offer-spring-tips-and-market-insights</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal, presented by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP), are designed to help farmers prepare for the spring season with timely insights ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dairy-signal-offer-spring-tips-and-market-insights</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-154036]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>