﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:18:28 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 Opens 2027 Watershed Protection Grant Program]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-opens-2027-watershed-protection-grant-program</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting applications for the 2027 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-opens-2027-watershed-protection-grant-program</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-166249]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[When to Spray Fungicides - Use Disease Forecasting Tools]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/when-to-spray-fungicides-use-disease-forecasting-tools</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 As the growing season advances, deciding whether to apply fungicides remains one of the most challenging management choices for Midwest farmers. 

 According to Damon L. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/when-to-spray-fungicides-use-disease-forecasting-tools</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-166248]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farm Bureau Op-Ed: Farm Policy Reaches Every Grocery Cart]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farm-bureau-op-ed-farm-policy-reaches-every-grocery-cart</link><description><![CDATA[  By Brad Olson, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President  
 
This past weekend, Wisconsinites across the state celebrated America’s 250th birthday with food, fireworks and family.  What they ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farm-bureau-op-ed-farm-policy-reaches-every-grocery-cart</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-166237]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Reports Steady Crop Progress Across Wisconsin Farms]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-reports-steady-crop-progress-across-wisconsin-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin farmers had an average of 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 5, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-reports-steady-crop-progress-across-wisconsin-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-166116]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Scientists Explore Ways to Protect Farmland While Expanding Solar Energy]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/scientists-explore-ways-to-protect-farmland-while-expanding-solar-energy</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 As solar energy continues to expand across the United States, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are studying ways to generate renewable electricity while ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/scientists-explore-ways-to-protect-farmland-while-expanding-solar-energy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-166075]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin DNR Approves Gilbert Farms Dairy Expansion Permit]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-dnr-approves-gilbert-farms-dairy-expansion-permit</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for Gilbert Farms in Door County, allowing the ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-dnr-approves-gilbert-farms-dairy-expansion-permit</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-166074]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[World Dairy Expo Opens 2026 Dairy Cattle Show Registration]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/world-dairy-expo-opens-2026-dairy-cattle-show-registration</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Online registration is now available for exhibitors planning to participate in the Dairy Cattle Show at the 59th World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. 

 Entries must be ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/world-dairy-expo-opens-2026-dairy-cattle-show-registration</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-165768]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Cattlemen Honor 2026 Beef Industry Leaders]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-cattlemen-honor-2026-beef-industry-leaders</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association (WCA) celebrated exceptional contributions to the state's beef industry during its 2026 Annual Summer Tour in the Chippewa Valley. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-cattlemen-honor-2026-beef-industry-leaders</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-165767]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Why Plants Wilt - It’s Not Always a Watering Problem]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/why-plants-wilt-its-not-always-a-watering-problem</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wilting plants are a common sight during summer, and many gardeners immediately assume they need more water. However, according to Bruce Spangenberg, Horticulture Outreach ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/why-plants-wilt-its-not-always-a-watering-problem</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-165400]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dairy Farmers will Learn to Improve Sustainability]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dairy-farmers-will-learn-to-improve-sustainability</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Dairy producers, farm managers, nutritionists, agronomists, and crop consultants will have the opportunity to explore sustainable farming practices firsthand during the 2026 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dairy-farmers-will-learn-to-improve-sustainability</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-165399]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Egg Price Fixing Case Leads to Multistate Settlement Deal]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/egg-price-fixing-case-leads-to-multistate-settlement-deal</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A multi-state investigation found that three major egg producers may have worked together to raise egg prices over several years. The Wisconsin Department of Justice, along ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/egg-price-fixing-case-leads-to-multistate-settlement-deal</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-165144]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tiffany Earns Wisconsin Farm Bureau Ag Endorsement]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/tiffany-earns-wisconsin-farm-bureau-ag-endorsement</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Congressman Tom Tiffany has received the endorsement of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action committee, Volunteers for Agriculture (VFA), in his campaign ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/tiffany-earns-wisconsin-farm-bureau-ag-endorsement</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-164960]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Reports Strong Crop Progress Across Wisconsin Farms]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-reports-strong-crop-progress-across-wisconsin-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin farmers had 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 28, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. 

 Producers ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-reports-strong-crop-progress-across-wisconsin-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-164959]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmers Can Improve Cattle Profits at August Workshop]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/farmers-can-improve-cattle-profits-at-august-workshop</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 As cattle prices continue to reach record levels, producers face increasing pressure to manage costs and maximize returns. 

 To help cattle finishers improve efficiency ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/farmers-can-improve-cattle-profits-at-august-workshop</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-164911]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[When to Harvest Vegetables for Best Taste and Freshness]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/when-to-harvest-vegetables-for-best-taste-and-freshness</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 As the growing season reaches mid-summer, home gardeners are beginning to harvest a wide range of vegetables. While some produce continues to ripen after being picked, many ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/when-to-harvest-vegetables-for-best-taste-and-freshness</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-164910]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ann Marie Magnochi Named Foundation Director at WFBF]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/ann-marie-magnochi-named-foundation-director-at-wfbf</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Farm Bureau has announced the appointment of Ann Marie Magnochi as the new Foundation Director, where she will oversee operations and help shape the ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/ann-marie-magnochi-named-foundation-director-at-wfbf</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-164498]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Hosted 2026 MASDA Meeting for Midwest Farm Leaders]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-hosted-2026-masda-meeting-for-midwest-farm-leaders</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA) gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, from June 22-24, 2026, for its annual regional meeting, bringing ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-hosted-2026-masda-meeting-for-midwest-farm-leaders</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-164497]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Detects Red Crown Rot Disease in Soybean]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-detects-red-crown-rot-disease-in-soybean</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A soybean disease not previously confirmed in Wisconsin has now been identified in the state. 

 In the fall of 2025, red crown rot (RCR) was discovered in a soybean field ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-detects-red-crown-rot-disease-in-soybean</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-164315]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Grace Lewis Named 2026 ADSA Early Career Award Winner]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/grace-lewis-named-2026-adsa-early-career-award-winner</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) recognized University of Wisconsin-River Falls Assistant Professor Grace Lewis with the 2026 ADSA Foundation Early Career Award: ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/grace-lewis-named-2026-adsa-early-career-award-winner</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-164314]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soil Testing Helps Optimize Nitrogen Use in Corn Fields]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/soil-testing-helps-optimize-nitrogen-use-in-corn-fields</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Once on-farm research trials are established, one of the most important stages of data collection begins before side-dress nitrogen applications. 

 Many projects supported ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/soil-testing-helps-optimize-nitrogen-use-in-corn-fields</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-164106]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>