Wisconsin exports rose in the first half of the year

Wisconsin’s agricultural exports reached a record $2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 5% from the same period last year, according to a state report cited by Wisconsin Public Radio. The gains came despite tariff-related trade challenges. Exports to China fell by $41 million, or 45%, as the state’s agriculture officials and economists warned that finding replacement markets for lost sales may be difficult.