An Ithaca FFA member has won a State Proficiency to earn gold at Nationals. The 2024 Swine Production Entrepreneurship proficiency winner is Talena Sprecher of the Ithaca FFA. This proficiency is sponsored by the Wisconsin Pork Association. When Talena joined FFA in 2019, she developed a passion for making an impact on the show pig industry. Talena’s thirst for advancement and information led her to travel the nation and meet industry leaders at national conferences and shows. From her conversations, Talena was able to implement strong practices on her farm in animal health, nutrition, and breeding. Due to all of her efforts, Talena has been able to develop a herd of premium Poland China hogs. She even won Champion Poland and 4th Overall Barrow in 2023 at the Wisconsin State Fair. Now, Talena hosts show clinics across Wisconsin to help youth find the same success she did. Talena’s advisor is Melissa Sprecher. She recently found out that she received a Gold rating at Nationals as well.
Riverdale FFA’s Wyatt Storms placed second in Swine Production – Entrepreneurship and Ithaca’s Annabeth Sprecher was third at State in Swine Production – Placement.
Future health of Wisconsin’s farmland monitored in Farm Bill fight
9/24/2024 | Mike Moen / Public News Service
Advocates are concerned about proposed funding language which skeptics say would only benefit big farms.
Longtime incumbent faces familiar opponent in La Crosse area rematch
9/24/2024 | Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch
The race pits seven-term Democratic Rep. Steve Doyle against GOP challenger Ryan Huebsch in a rematch from 2022.
United Way of South Wood and Adams County events
9/24/2024 | Chuck Gennaro
United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties fundraisers
Earth Picks Up Another Moon Soon
9/24/2024 | Meteorologist Brittney Merlot
Earth Picks Up Another Moon Soon. We’ll be inheriting a mini-moon for a few weeks, but it’s only temporary, as an asteroid enters Earth’s orbit.
Richland County to Hold Public Meeting
9/24/2024 | Jo Ann Krulatz
Tonight (Tuesday) is your opportunity to be heard. All Richland County residents are invited to a special meeting to speak up about your concerns facing the county, which may include the cybersecurity incident, Pine Valley, or any other topic. The Richland County special meeting will be held tonight at 6:00 at the Richland Center Community […]