Wisconsin

Wisconsin owned Zella Tops International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show

October 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With a grand total of 118 animals shown in the 2026 International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show on Monday, Lazy M Jekyll Zella EXP, owned by Britton Allen of Stitzer, tops the show as Grand and [Read More …]

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) Confirmed in Wisconsin Cattle

October 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirmed that samples collected from non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). This disease has [Read More …]

Wisconsin Youth Earn Top Honors at 2026 World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest

September 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Dairy Expo® welcomed 339 competitors to the colored shavings for the Youth Showmanship Contest on Saturday, September 26, and youth from New York and Wisconsin rising to the top in the Junior, Intermediate [Read More …]

Four Reminders to Stay Safe on the Road this Fall

September 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Harvest is getting underway across Wisconsin and farmers are back to the fields. Tractors and other implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but are often large and slow-moving which can [Read More …]

In Wisconsin, Dairy Never Sleeps

September 24, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Wisconsin shines during National Dairy Month each year. As part of this, dairy farms across the state welcome [Read More …]

Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program Welcomes Class of 2029

September 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Incoming class reflects Wisconsin dairy’s commitment to the cheesemaking expertise that keeps the state at the forefront of the industry Wisconsin’s tradition of cheesemaking excellence continues with the Class of 2029 entering the Wisconsin Master [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Dairy Processor Grants Through November 3, 2026

September 22, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on November 3, 2026. Due to the ongoing success of this program [Read More …]

Wisconsin Participates in National Agriculture Annual Meeting

September 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) held its 2026 Annual Meeting in Portland, Maine on September 13 – 16, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski [Read More …]

CentralStar opens applications for 2027 summer internship program

September 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CentralStar Cooperative is now accepting applications for its 2027 paid-summer-internship program, offering students valuable hands-on experience in the dairy and beef industries through three unique internship opportunities. Artificial insemination (A.I.) specialist interns throughout Wisconsin and [Read More …]

Henning Cheese Brings Home 2026 Wisconsin Grand Master Cheesemaker Title

August 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

State Fair Dairy Products Contest A century-old family tradition has reached another milestone as Henning Cheese has been named the 2026 Wisconsin Grand Master Cheesemaker, with fourth-generation cheesemaker and Henning’s co-owner Joshua Henning earning the [Read More …]

NRCS in Wisconsin Accepting Applications for Conservation Programs

August 17, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Agricultural producers in Wisconsin should apply by September 18, 2026 to be considered for fiscal year 2027 NRCS funding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in [Read More …]

NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf

August 10, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin on DairyBusiness News

Ad Age Recognizes Wisconsin’s Born to Dairy Campaign

July 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Featuring Real Dairy Farmers Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s storytelling campaign was highlighted alongside work from Pepsi, Verizon, Etsy and White Castle. The stars of Wisconsin’s latest nationally acclaimed marketing campaign aren’t celebrities or actors. They’re dairy farmers. Dairy Farmers [Read More …]

Dairy Processor Grant Applications Open Until September 1

July 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1, 2026. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Committee and Welcomes Incoming Directors

July 24, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors announces its fiscal year 2027 executive committee and welcomes newly elected directors to its 25-member board. Together, they serve through June 30, 2027, with a continued focus on [Read More …]

Wisconsin Field Days: Feeding High-Oleic Soybeans to Dairy Cows

July 22, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers, consultants, and service providers are invited to attend field days focused on feeding high-oleic soybeans to dairy cattle. There will be multiple field days hosted across the state of Wisconsin. This event will feature a [Read More …]

Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Makers Earn Over 100 Honors at 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

July 20, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Statewide showing includes 32 first-place finishes and more than 31% of all competition awards, more than double the next-highest-earning state. Wisconsin cow cheese and dairy product makers once again demonstrate the depth of the state’s [Read More …]

Food Export Feed Buyers Mission at World Dairy Expo

July 20, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Date: September 30, 2026 Location: Madison, WI Food Export is hosting a Value-Added Feed Ingredients Buyers Mission at the 2026 World Dairy Expo. World Dairy Expo is the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show. Each fall, more than [Read More …]

Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE) Five-Year Report

July 17, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE) Five-Year Report provides a comprehensive overview of the international trade activities that the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation [Read More …]

Wisconsin Modifies Import Requirements from States with Active NWS

July 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To protect Wisconsin’s animals and animal industries from New World Screwworm (NWS), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a temporary order modifying import requirements for domestic warm‑blooded animals from [Read More …]

On-Farm Twilight Meetings Connect Officials, Leaders, Public

July 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Events feature farm tours, discussions with local elected officials, dairy producers, neighbors. For more than 15 years, Wisconsin dairy farms have hosted Agricultural Community Engagement (ACE®) Twilight Meetings to provide an opportunity for community leaders, [Read More …]

Upcoming Grant Funding, Sample Shipment Training, and Export Readiness Webinars and Seminars

July 14, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Two upcoming webinars of interest. Both are taking place on July 15th. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, July 15th at 11am Central Time to cover the Fiscal Year 2027 International [Read More …]

2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

July 10, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2026 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2026, the following dairy producers began a three-year [Read More …]

Magnochi Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Director

June 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ann Marie Magnochi has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau as its Foundation Director. Magnochi will be responsible for strategizing, overseeing and managing the operations of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation. “Ann Marie brings [Read More …]

PDP Calf Facility Tours to Feature Three Wisconsin Dairy Farms

June 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tours will provide interactive, inside look at three approaches to raising healthy calves. Healthy calves are the foundation of a productive dairy herd, but there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to raising calves and replacement heifers. [Read More …]

Wisconsin Hosts Midwest Agricultural Leaders for Meeting

June 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA) Regional Meeting was held in Madison, Wisconsin on June 22 – 24, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Randy Romanski is currently [Read More …]

In Wisconsin June Dairy Month Brings Nearly 80 Family-Friendly Events Across the State

June 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farm breakfasts, tours and community celebrations invite visitors to meet dairy farmers, enjoy local food and experience America’s Dairyland. June Dairy Month returns to Wisconsin with nearly 80 dairy breakfasts, farm tours and community celebrations taking place [Read More …]

WI Meeting Notice: Cream Cooling Sub-committee of the Dairy Rules Advisory Committee

June 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cream Cooling Sub-committee of the Dairy Rules Advisory Committee Date & Time: Friday June 5, 2026 9:30 am Virtual Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/4a01106a-72d7-492b-a76a-b71813580917@f4e2d11c-fae4-453b-b6c0-2964663779aa Call In Information: +1 608-571-2209,,468071873# United States, Madison Phone conference ID: 468 071 873# Division: [Read More …]

Gov. Evers on June Dairy Month, celebrates Wisconsin’s proud heritage

June 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, they don’t call Wisconsin “America’s Dairyland” for nothing. Our dairy industry is a proud part of our state’s heritage and tradition, representing our past, present, and future successes. And throughout the past seven [Read More …]

Wisconsin Is America’s and the World’s Dairyland

May 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). In honor of National Dairy Month, I hereby proclaim that Wisconsin is not just America’s Dairyland, but the [Read More …]

Wisconsin owned Zella Tops International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) Confirmed in Wisconsin Cattle

Wisconsin Youth Earn Top Honors at 2026 World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest

Four Reminders to Stay Safe on the Road this Fall

In Wisconsin, Dairy Never Sleeps

Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program Welcomes Class of 2029

DATCP Accepting Dairy Processor Grants Through November 3, 2026

Wisconsin Participates in National Agriculture Annual Meeting

CentralStar opens applications for 2027 summer internship program

Henning Cheese Brings Home 2026 Wisconsin Grand Master Cheesemaker Title

NRCS in Wisconsin Accepting Applications for Conservation Programs

NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf

Ad Age Recognizes Wisconsin’s Born to Dairy Campaign

Dairy Processor Grant Applications Open Until September 1

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Committee and Welcomes Incoming Directors

Wisconsin Field Days: Feeding High-Oleic Soybeans to Dairy Cows

Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Makers Earn Over 100 Honors at 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

Food Export Feed Buyers Mission at World Dairy Expo

Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE) Five-Year Report

Wisconsin Modifies Import Requirements from States with Active NWS

On-Farm Twilight Meetings Connect Officials, Leaders, Public

Upcoming Grant Funding, Sample Shipment Training, and Export Readiness Webinars and Seminars

2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

Magnochi Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Director

PDP Calf Facility Tours to Feature Three Wisconsin Dairy Farms

Wisconsin Hosts Midwest Agricultural Leaders for Meeting

In Wisconsin June Dairy Month Brings Nearly 80 Family-Friendly Events Across the State

WI Meeting Notice: Cream Cooling Sub-committee of the Dairy Rules Advisory Committee

Gov. Evers on June Dairy Month, celebrates Wisconsin’s proud heritage

Wisconsin Is America’s and the World’s Dairyland

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest