Wisconsin

Grow dairy product sales through export workshop

October 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

WCMA’s Dairy Export Workshop is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3 Learn how to set up and sustain a robust dairy export program with support from Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). Register now at WisCheeseMakers.org to join in [Read More …]

Wisconsin Participates in National Ag Policy Discussions

October 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

This week Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the 2022 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting. The meeting, held September 26 – [Read More …]

Levi Nelson Honored as Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month

October 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

First recipient is recognized in WisSports.net and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin partnership Varsity footballer, Levi Nelson of Heartland Ridge Farm/Ter-Rae Farms, Inc., Ellsworth, Wisconsin, is the first recipient of the Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the [Read More …]

Global Dairy Symposium Registration to Close September 30

September 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages dairy industry professionals to register for DATCP’s Global Dairy Symposium by September 30, 2022. The symposium will be held at World Dairy Expo® on [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Safety & Health Week

September 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Theme of this year’s observation is, “Protecting Agriculture’s Future” Wisconsin’s Governor has issued his proclamation for “Wisconsin Farm Safety and Health Week,” a tradition started a few years ago to parallel National Farm Safety and [Read More …]

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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Back to School Initiatives

September 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Adopt a Cow program offers an exciting look inside the world of dairy farming, and it’s free for teachers and students! This program is a partnership between the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy, [Read More …]

Soil and Water Conservation Efforts Remain Strong across Wisconsin

August 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Bureau of Land and Water Resource Management has released the 2021 Wisconsin Report on Soil and Water Conservation, which demonstrates the extensive state and [Read More …]

DATCP to Host Global Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo 2022

August 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host a Global Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo® on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The symposium is [Read More …]

DATCP Ready to Move Forward After Release of Funds for Agricultural Initiatives

August 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture is one of our state’s greatest assets and, given the right tools, farmers can feed their communities and the world. Gov. Tony Evers is committed to making sure farmers have the tools available [Read More …]

Team Crave Brothers named 2022 Grand Master Cheesemaker

August 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy manufacturers, supporters and enthusiasts gathered at the Saz’s Hospitality Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park on Thursday evening, Aug. 11 for the Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction and the announcement of the 2022 [Read More …]

MOOOOve Back into the Classroom with a Cow for a Mascot

August 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Adopt a Cow program brings dairy education to 1,700 classrooms; Wisconsin enrollment is open Register now for the “Adopt a Cow” 2022-23 program by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy. Via this free program, [Read More …]

Wisconsin Wins Quarter of All Awards at ACS (American Cheese Society) Competition

July 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin cheese, butter and yogurt makers win the most awards of any state, totaling more than one-fourth (26%) of all awards at the 2022 American Cheese Society Judging and Competition in Portland, Ore. That’s twice [Read More …]

Now Available in Wisconsin // Meet GoodSport, Sports drink made from MILK

July 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

GoodSport, a first-of-its kind natural sports drink with 3x the electrolytes and 33% less sugar than traditional sports drinks, has just arrived in Wisconsin retailers (including Festival Foods) just in time for you to beat the [Read More …]

Women in Conservation Celebrated in Wisconsin

July 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Highlighting the historic stewardship of women conservation professionals and educators, in addition to the increasing prominence of women owning and managing land in Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed July 18–⁠24, 2022, as Wisconsin Women [Read More …]

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc. Executive Committee Open Meeting

July 14, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Date & Time: Monday, July 18, 2022 – 9:45 am approximately* Location: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Office and also via Zoom 8418 Excelsior Drive Madison, WI 53717 Division: Division of Agricultural Development This [Read More …]

Langer Farms & Ag Services Teams Up With Meristem to Serve Wisconsin Farmers

July 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

“Our success is dependent on the success we are able to bring to farmers. Teaming with Meristem will help us help them.” Langer Farms & Ag Services started as an idea on a 200-acre family [Read More …]

Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products winners

June 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy manufacturers from throughout the state submitted over 300 entries Dairy manufacturers from throughout the state submitted over 300 entries for the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest, which took place June 23 at [Read More …]

Spotlight signs of human trafficking, vitamin D research and Wisconsin groundwater and well-water production

June 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

PDPW presents interactive webinars with experts for dairy producers and others Tune into The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) for news and updates on issues impacting farmers and rural areas. Next week’s episodes [Read More …]

2022 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

June 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2022 Board of Directions election results. Beginning July 1, 2022, the following dairy producers will begin [Read More …]

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Plan Ahead and Purchase World Dairy Expo Admission Passes Online

June 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The countdown for the 55th World Dairy Expo is on as there are only four months left until the global dairy industry meets once again in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to a new schedule, [Read More …]

Celebrating Wisconsin Dairy This June

June 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) June Dairy Month is upon us, and it is certainly something people across our state can [Read More …]

Share Your Story This National Dairy Month

May 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Quality dairy products start with the best milk in the world, produced by Wisconsin’s devoted dairy farmers. As one of the nation’s top producers of dairy and supplier of more than half the country’s [Read More …]

Schaefer selected as 75th Alice in Dairyland

May 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

She will begin her term as the 75th Alice in Dairyland on July 5, 2022 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Taylor Schaefer of Franksville as Wisconsin’s 75th Alice [Read More …]

Wisconsin wheat production and hay stocks

May 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

May hay stocks up but wheat yield forecasts are down from last year All hay stored on Wisconsin farms as of May 1, 2022, was estimated at 630,000 tons, up 11 percent from May 1, [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Director Nominees Announced, Election Underway

May 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 12 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors. Dairy farmers in affected districts will [Read More …]

Graduating class of master cheesemakers dedicated to their craft

April 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Center for Dairy Research and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Whether they followed in their father or grandfather’s footsteps or learned the cheesemaking business from the ground up, the 28th graduating class of the Wisconsin Cheesemaker® [Read More …]

2022 Dairy Processor Grant recipients

April 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Grants foster innovation, improve profitability, sustain long-term viability of facilities Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced 19 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a DATCP [Read More …]

Wisconsin NRCS Announces Second EQIP Sign-up for 2022 Funding, Apply by May 20, 2022

April 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers and forest landowners will want to plan ahead and sign-up early for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation funding. Eric Allness, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Acting State Conservationist in Wisconsin, announced farmers and [Read More …]

Championship Cheese Auction sets record

April 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Funds support Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association education, scholarship programs Enthusiastic dairy processors, marketers and suppliers raised an impressive $333,125 at the 2022 Chr. Hansen Championship Cheese Auction, held April 13 at CheeseExpo in Milwaukee, [Read More …]

DATCP, WEDC Announce New Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council

April 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announced today the creation of the new Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council [Read More …]

Grow dairy product sales through export workshop

Wisconsin Participates in National Ag Policy Discussions

Levi Nelson Honored as Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month

Global Dairy Symposium Registration to Close September 30

Wisconsin Farm Safety & Health Week

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Back to School Initiatives

Soil and Water Conservation Efforts Remain Strong across Wisconsin

DATCP to Host Global Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo 2022

DATCP Ready to Move Forward After Release of Funds for Agricultural Initiatives

Team Crave Brothers named 2022 Grand Master Cheesemaker

MOOOOve Back into the Classroom with a Cow for a Mascot

Wisconsin Wins Quarter of All Awards at ACS (American Cheese Society) Competition

Now Available in Wisconsin // Meet GoodSport, Sports drink made from MILK

Women in Conservation Celebrated in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc. Executive Committee Open Meeting

Langer Farms & Ag Services Teams Up With Meristem to Serve Wisconsin Farmers

Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products winners

Spotlight signs of human trafficking, vitamin D research and Wisconsin groundwater and well-water production

2022 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

Plan Ahead and Purchase World Dairy Expo Admission Passes Online

Celebrating Wisconsin Dairy This June

Share Your Story This National Dairy Month

Schaefer selected as 75th Alice in Dairyland

Wisconsin wheat production and hay stocks

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Director Nominees Announced, Election Underway

Graduating class of master cheesemakers dedicated to their craft

2022 Dairy Processor Grant recipients

Championship Cheese Auction sets record

DATCP, WEDC Announce New Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage