Colleen Kottke

Colleen Kottke Wisconsin State Farmer The droughts that have challenged livestock and crop producers in recent years have tested the best of Midwest families, but they are a far cry from the crisis that engulfed central Wisconsin in 1934, when farmers acr... See more

Wisconsin's Dust Bowl, lessons learned from the storm changed farming Colleen Kottke The droughts that have challenged livestock and crop producers in recent years have tested the best of Midwest families, but they are a far cry from the crisis that engul... See more

USDA launches Ranchers First Initiative to support U.S. cattle producers Colleen Kottke After angering beef ranchers and dairy farmers alike with President Trump's plan to will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef into the U.S. from other countries wit... See more

Ag Briefs: Cows die following Washington County barn fire Colleen Kottke Ithaca football player, 14, dies in farm accident involving skid loader RICHLAND COUNTY, Wisconsin – The Ithaca School District confirmed that freshman Briggs Maxwell, died in a farm... See more

Blue Ribbon auctions, century farms highlight Wisconsin State Fair's 175th year Colleen Kottke The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair attracted 925,749 visitors during its 11-day run as the event celebrated its 175th anniversary, organizers announced Monday. State... See more