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Understand How Long Information Stays on Your Credit Report

Federal law gives everyone the right to request three free credit reports each year. You can request the reports from AnnualCreditReport.com—one each from the three credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

Agriculture Generates $104.8 Billion and 437,700 Jobs in Wisconsin, UW Study Says

Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses generate $104.8 billion in economic activity and 437,700 jobs, based on data for 2017, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget

Households with children in grade school and high school will spend almost $700 on back-to-school shopping this fall, according to the National Retail Federation. Clothing, electronics, and school supplies are the top three expenses listed by families in the Federation’s annual July survey. Households with a college student will spend closer to $1000 this year with the biggest expense being electronics.

Equifax Data Breach Settlement: How to Claim Your Benefits

Earlier this week, we [FTC] told you that roughly half the people in the country can get benefits under a settlement that the FTC and others reached with Equifax. Now, you can now find out if you were affected by the September 2017 breach and make your claim for benefits.

Fit Oshkosh Call for Black Entrepreneurs

Fit Oshkosh, Inc., an organization dedicated to improving racial equality and building a welcoming and inclusive community, is seeking Black entrepreneurs from Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Outagamie, and Brown Counties to participate in a study of their experiences in starting or running their business in Wisconsin. According to Rajon Hall, who is conducting the interviews […]

DATCP Advises Farmers: Use Caution when Securing Financing for Spring Planting

With the weather finally cooperating, farmers are working around the clock to complete spring planting. While farmers rush to get the seeds in the ground, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) cautions farmers not to make hasty decisions when securing financing for the growing season.

Alfalfa Scissors Information Hotline

Scissors cut information will be available on the Extension Outagamie Alfalfa Scissors Clip Hotline and on the website (info listed above). We will likely begin sampling on either Monday, May 20 OR Thursday, May 23 depending on growth. Results will be posted the day after sampling is done. Samples will continue to be collected Mondays & […]

USDA Announces New Decision Tool for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2019 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today the availability of a new web-based tool – developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin – to help dairy producers evaluate various scenarios using different coverage levels through the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The 2018 Farm Bill authorized DMC, a voluntary […]

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Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture Conferences provide networking opportunities for Wisconsin farm women

Madison, WI – Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture is offering six conferences throughout Wisconsin during the months of March and April 2019 for Wisconsin farm women. Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture workshop series is a University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension program committed to addressing the needs of farm women by providing education […]

USDA to Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced that USDA is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Risk Management […]