09/09/2021
Photos from the beautiful Wisconsin countryside shot by Benjamin Wideman.
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As "The Newspaper That Cares About Rural Life," The Country Today provides a wide range of news and features coverage about the many issues and interests unique to people living in rural areas. A strong base of news about agriculture - still the economic backbone of rural Wisconsin and Minnesota - is part of The Country Today's news and features coverage. The Country Today is printed and mailed on
As "The Newspaper That Cares About Rural Life," The Country Today provides a wide range of news and features coverage about the many issues and interests unique to people living in rural areas. A strong base of news about agriculture - still the economic backbone of rural Wisconsin and Minnesota - is part of The Country Today's news and features coverage. The Country Today is printed and mailed on
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09/02/2021
Photos from the beautiful Wisconsin countryside shot by Benjamin Wideman.
08/26/2021
Photos from the beautiful Wisconsin countryside shot by Benjamin Wideman.
08/22/2021
Benjamin Wideman shot this photo of a row of Amish buggies lined up in the countryside where people were gathering for a baseball game. The buggy on the right has baseball bags filled with equipment.
Benjamin Wideman shot this photo of a row of Amish buggies lined up in the countryside where people were gathering for a baseball game. The buggy on the right has baseball bags filled with equipment.
08/13/2021
Wisconsin sunflower field
Benjamin Wideman shot this video clip of golden sunflower fields blanketing the scenic Wisconsin countryside at Bergsbaken Farms.
08/04/2021
The latest coloring page from The Country Today is now available. It's easiest to print it off from a desktop computer. Right click to download on a Windows computer, or press the command key and click on a Mac. Once you've downloaded the image, you can print it off.
08/03/2021
Focus on nature: Eagle center on Mississippi worth a visit
Looking for somewhere to visit this summer? Outdoors columnist Tom Nicholls says that the National Eagle Center along the Mississippi River is worth a look. Read more about what the center has to offer by following the link.
The Mississippi River bordering Wisconsin and Minnesota has long been known for its spectacular bald eagle-watching along its open waters during winter, especially below its dams. Now that the bald
08/02/2021
In this week's The Country Today, read about an Eau Claire County program that allows farmers to help save topsoil by renting a no-till drill. Also, a police captain shares information about human trafficking in agriculture and what to do if you suspect it may be happening on your farm. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
In this week's The Country Today, read about an Eau Claire County program that allows farmers to help save topsoil by renting a no-till drill. Also, a police captain shares information about human trafficking in agriculture and what to do if you suspect it may be happening on your farm. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
07/31/2021
These photos of beautiful, rural Wisconsin were shot by Benjamin Wideman.
07/30/2021
Sunflower fields add a beautiful blanket of color to Wisconsin's summer countryside, as shown in this photo by Benjamin Wideman.
Sunflower fields add a beautiful blanket of color to Wisconsin's summer countryside, as shown in this photo by Benjamin Wideman.
07/27/2021
Barn restorer adds new life to old structures
David Freund left his previous employment to start his own business, which has him repairing and restoring barns that often have a great deal of sentimentality to their owners. Read more about his endeavor by following the link.
Barn restorer David Freund has found sentimentality can be one of the most compelling reasons barn owners decide to have their barns repaired or restored. The craftsman from Utica started
07/26/2021
After being postponed for a year, Farm Technology Days came back in a big way last week as over 50,000 people set foot on a horseradish farm south of Eau Claire over the course of the three-day event. Read more about everything the show had to offer in this week's The Country Today or online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
After being postponed for a year, Farm Technology Days came back in a big way last week as over 50,000 people set foot on a horseradish farm south of Eau Claire over the course of the three-day event. Read more about everything the show had to offer in this week's The Country Today or online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
07/25/2021
Benjamin Wideman shot this photo of a doe and her fawn strolling through Wisconsin's summer countryside.
Benjamin Wideman shot this photo of a doe and her fawn strolling through Wisconsin's summer countryside.
07/21/2021
Enjoy this newest coloring page from The Country Today. It's easiest to print it off from a desktop computer. Right click to download on a Windows computer, or press the command key and click on a Mac. Once you've downloaded the image, you can print it off.
07/20/2021
DATCP considering turning over h**p program to USDA
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is considering turning over its state-run h**p growing and processing program to federal management. While no decision has been officially made yet, there are a number of reasons why that option is under consideration. Read more by following the link.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is considering “relinquishing” its h**p program to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said DATCP Secretary-designee Randy Romanski.
07/19/2021
In this week's The Country Today, read about the agricultural and rural highlights of the newest state budget. Also, experts say that Southeast Asia presents numerous opportunities for U.S. dairy exporting. Find these stories and more on www.thecountrytoday.com.
In this week's The Country Today, read about the agricultural and rural highlights of the newest state budget. Also, experts say that Southeast Asia presents numerous opportunities for U.S. dairy exporting. Find these stories and more on www.thecountrytoday.com.
07/17/2021
Summer scenes from the Wisconsin countryside, with photos by Benjamin Wideman.
07/13/2021
Styer is next to lead Wisconsin FFA as president
Ben Styer of the Menomonie FFA Chapter was elected last week to serve as the 2021-2022 Wisconsin State FFA President. Read about who will be joining him on the officer team, as well as some other highlights from the state convention, by following the link.
Ben Styer of the Menomonie FFA chapter has been elected to serve as Wisconsin State FFA President for the 2021-2022 year.
07/12/2021
In this week's The Country Today, read about how a fair community quickly came together to support the family an exhibitor who was fatally injured in a crash. Also, read about the potential that solar energy has for farmers in the state. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
In this week's The Country Today, read about how a fair community quickly came together to support the family an exhibitor who was fatally injured in a crash. Also, read about the potential that solar energy has for farmers in the state. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
07/10/2021
Summer scenes from the Wisconsin countryside, with photos shot by Benjamin Wideman.
07/07/2021
Another new coloring page from The Country Today is ready to print and enjoy. It's easiest to print it off from a desktop computer. Right click to download on a Windows computer, or press the command key and click on a Mac. Once you've downloaded the image, you can print it off.
07/06/2021
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Wisconsin ice cream!
June Dairy Month may be over, but the celebration of dairy doesn't have to be over yet with National Ice Cream Month just getting underway. Read what Alice in Dairyland Julia Nunes has to say about the sweet treat of ice cream by following the link.
This year’s June Dairy Month was jam-packed with dairy breakfasts, farm tours, and more. With more than 7,000 dairy farms that contribute to Wisconsin’s legacy as “America’s Dairyland,” Wisconsin dairy
07/05/2021
In this week's The Country Today, read about a strawberry season cut short as growers talk about the challenges this year's crop faced. Also, handling heat stress in cows may be better documented, but there are still strategies that can be used to keep calves cool, too. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
In this week's The Country Today, read about a strawberry season cut short as growers talk about the challenges this year's crop faced. Also, handling heat stress in cows may be better documented, but there are still strategies that can be used to keep calves cool, too. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
07/03/2021
In celebration of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, we share these American flag-themed photos shot by Benjamin Wideman while traveling throughout the Wisconsin countryside.
06/29/2021
Family farm finds sweet success: Udder Brothers' Creamery allows brothers to keep milking
Twin brothers Jason and Justin Sparrgrove have grown their dairy herd and launched an ice cream shop in Boscobel. And they don't plan to let their entrepreneurial dairy dreams stop there. Read more about the Sparrgrove families by following the link.
There was no question what twin brothers Jason and Justin Sparrgrove wanted to be when they grew up. The question was how they could financially make their dream of owning
06/28/2021
In this week's The Country Today, fair season is here in Wisconsin. Read about how fairs are coming back this year and find a schedule of fairs this summer. Also, read about a company that has created a cover crop seeding drone. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
In this week's The Country Today, fair season is here in Wisconsin. Read about how fairs are coming back this year and find a schedule of fairs this summer. Also, read about a company that has created a cover crop seeding drone. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
06/26/2021
Beautiful barns can be seen throughout the Wisconsin countryside, as shown in this photo shot by Benjamin Wideman while traveling south of Egg Harbor in Door County.
Beautiful barns can be seen throughout the Wisconsin countryside, as shown in this photo shot by Benjamin Wideman while traveling south of Egg Harbor in Door County.
06/22/2021
Focus on nature: Arctic loon spotted in Wisconsin for the first time
An Arctic loon was recently spotted for the first time in Wisconsin. Read more about the sighting and other nature notes by following the link.
An Arctic loon was spotted for the first time ever in Wisconsin when Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Biologist Ryan Brady and friends sighted the striking loon along Lake
06/21/2021
Many dairy breakfasts are back on the farm this year. Read about how Pepin County's on-farm event went in this week's issue of The Country Today. Dairy breakfasts aren't the only thing making a return. Farm Technology Days 2021 is just around the corner after a one-year hiatus. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
Many dairy breakfasts are back on the farm this year. Read about how Pepin County's on-farm event went in this week's issue of The Country Today. Dairy breakfasts aren't the only thing making a return. Farm Technology Days 2021 is just around the corner after a one-year hiatus. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
06/16/2021
The latest coloring page from The Country Today is ready to enjoy. It's easiest to print it off from a desktop computer. Right click to download on a Windows computer, or press the command key and click on a Mac. Once you've downloaded the image, you can print it off.
06/15/2021
Saddle restorer, repairer shares industry knowledge
Jamie Lynch has accumulated a lot of knowledge in his 30 years in the saddle industry. Read what he has to say about saddle quality, repair, cleaning and more by following the link.
Saddle restorer and repairer Jamie Lynch of Oregon has seen too many economically priced saddles turn out to be “buyer’s regret.” Despite innovations in saddle construction, the equine industry has
06/14/2021
In this week's The Country Today, read about how the early summer heat can impact agriculture. Also, Gov. Tony Evers has indicated that farmers will get more payments from the state as part of the funding the state received from the latest federal stimulus package. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
In this week's The Country Today, read about how the early summer heat can impact agriculture. Also, Gov. Tony Evers has indicated that farmers will get more payments from the state as part of the funding the state received from the latest federal stimulus package. These stories and more are online now at www.thecountrytoday.com.
06/13/2021
Check out these photos from the 17th annual Great Lakeshore Tractor Rally that were shot by Benjamin Wideman. The event, which was organized by Agricultural Heritage and Resources Inc., covered miles of beautiful Wisconsin countryside. Additional photos and a video clip also were posted yesterday. Have a great weekend!
06/13/2021
These photos from today's 17th annual Great Lakeshore Tractor Rally were shot by Benjamin Wideman. Check back tomorrow for more of his photos from the event, which traversed miles of beautiful Wisconsin countryside. The rally was organized by Agricultural Heritage and Resources Inc.
06/12/2021
17th annual Great Lakeshore Tractor Rally
A seemingly endless line of tractor enthusiasts took part in today's 17th annual Great Lakeshore Tractor Rally, organized by Agricultural Heritage and Resources, Inc. This video clip was shot by Benjamin Wideman. He also will be posting dozens of photos this weekend from the event, which covered miles of beautiful Wisconsin countryside.
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The Dells Mill
Regional editor Benjamin Wideman shot this video clip at the Dells Mill near Augusta in west-central Wisconsin. Winter still surrounds the structure, which was built 155 years ago as a grist mill. For coverage of agriculture and rural life in Wisconsin, visit www.thecountrytoday.com.
Walk inside the 1903 Krause Stone Barn
Walk along with regional editor Benjamin Wideman as he goes inside the historic 1903 Krause Stone Barn today in the Oconto County town of Chase. The barn, which was restored a few years ago and is available for rental, is featured in the current edition of The Country Today. The barn stands 100 feet long and 60 feet wide with walls 2 feet thick. For coverage of agriculture and rural life in Wisconsin, visit www.thecountrytoday.com.
Working model keeps memories alive
Roy Post, 79, of Cooperstown created this working model of his late grandfather's McCormick-Deering threshing machine. Regional editor Benjamin Wideman shot this video clip, and his story will appear in next week's edition of The Country Today. For coverage of agriculture and rural life in Wisconsin, visit www.thecountrytoday.com.
Going with the flow
Water rushes past sheets of ice near the Dartford-Green Lake Dam in Green Lake County, as seen in this video clip shot by regional editor Benjamin Wideman. For coverage of agriculture and rural life in Wisconsin, visit www.thecountrytoday.com.
Original snowmobile created 95 years ago in Wisconsin
The Eliason Motor Toboggan, precursor to the modern snowmobile, was invented 95 years ago in Wisconsin by Carl Eliason. That original machine - comprised of skis, an outboard engine, bicycle sprockets, a Model T radiator and other available parts - is displayed at Eliason Lumber and Hardware Company in the Vilas County town of Sayner. Regional editor Benjamin Wideman shot this video of Eliason's original creation while visiting with his descendants. Check out the story in next week's edition of The Country Today at www.thecountrytoday.com.
Winter scene at Wisconsin's Cave Point County Park
In addition to his photos posted earlier this afternoon, regional editor Benjamin Wideman shot this video at Cave Point County Park showing the steady pounding of winter waves along rural Door County's Lake Michigan shoreline that helps create Wisconsin's breathtaking scenery.
Choo! Choo!
Regional editor Benjamin Wideman shot this video of two Canadian National engines (the other one is at the back) transporting a loooooong stream of nearly identical black tank cars across the snow-covered Wisconsin countryside. The tank cars kept coming and coming and coming and ... well, you get the idea.
Snowfall at Rock Mill
Regional editor Benjamin Wideman shot this video today of snow gently falling at Rock Mill in the Wisconsin countryside. The mill was built in 1847.
Mid-October snowfall
Someone should remind winter that it doesn't officially start for more than two months! Regional editor Benjamin Wideman shot this video today of a barn in eastern Wisconsin being battered by fierce winds and waves of heavy snow. Check back here tomorrow for his photos too.
See the Saw in Action
A video from the Mid-Lakes Thresheree at Pinecrest Historical Village in Manitowoc County.
The Country Today visits Bergsbaken Farms
Regional editor Benjamin Wideman was on the road again today and shot this video at Bergsbaken Farms in the Shawano County village of Cecil. The farm's third annual Sunflower Fest is next week on July 27-29. More than 5 million sunflowers blanket more than 200 acres. Check back here tomorrow for photos shot by Benjamin at Bergsbaken Farms.
Mary C. Anderson acceptance speech
River Country Resource Conservation and Development Council President Mary C. Anderson was awarded the Chippewa Valley Sierra Club's 2018 Ga***rd Nelson Earth Green Award April 17 in Eau Claire. Nate Jackson will have more on Anderson and the award in the April 25 The Country Today. Video provided by Trempealeau County Community TV.
Ty Havemeister telling our The Country Today tour group about on-farm milk processing in Alaska ...
Some video from today at Havemeister Dairy in Alaska ... Cows dining on bromegrass mix.
I had the chance to attend Green County Cheese Days in Monroe this weekend and ran into these guys. It is a good thing they don't have these instruments in marching bands!
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Thank you for co-sponsoring the Wisconsin Association of Fairs "Every Person Has a Fair Story" contest. My entry was the District 2 Winner.
I enjoy these beautiful pictures
Reflecting on the past- riding a 1954 Farmall
Excellent variety of articles.
Menomonie WI. Beautiful place to live out your days.
Went from mud season to winter again. Putting round bales out near Glenwood City.
Can you tell me the name of the old general store restaurant in western Wisconsin featured in The Country Today in 2018?
Happy birthday to you, and for you doing well today
Please put up the article about "Horse owners concerned about hay supply". I'm sure it will get alot of shares. Thanks....helpful article.
What has happened to the Country Today? There is hardly anything worth while in it anymore. Each section has less pages and the subjects covered are getting a way from agriculture. I have been reading this paper for decades and really miss the "old" paper. Shape up!