Farmers Learn Tax and Risk Updates in UW Series

By Blake Jackson

Wisconsin farmers continue to face growing economic uncertainty, making it increasingly difficult to make confident business and risk management decisions.

To help producers navigate these challenges, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, together with the Division of Extension, is hosting a free Ag Policy Webinar Series starting November 17 through December 8.

The series will explore the latest updates in farm policy, tax codes, and risk management programs. Experts will discuss the impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) on agricultural tax policies and how new regulations affect farm business planning.

Additional topics include updates to Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), ARC/PLC programs, Market Coverage Option (MCO), Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and trade policy developments that influence Wisconsin agriculture.

Each session begins at noon on Mondays, featuring a lineup of university specialists:

• Nov. 17: Silva Gaku and Paul Mitchell will cover commodity crop program changes and risk management implications.
• Nov. 24: Kelly Wilfert will explain recent tax updates under the OBBBA.
• Dec. 1: Leonard Polzin will discuss dairy risk management programs, trade impacts, and market trends.
• Dec. 8: Jeff Hadachek will provide insight into the farm policy climate and expectations for the year ahead.

Producers can register for one or more sessions at no cost. For more details, contact Silva Gaku at silva.gaku@wisc.edu. The Extension Farm Management Program remains committed to supporting Wisconsin’s agricultural community with research-based education and tools for long-term farm success.

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