Wisconsin

Western Wisconsin farmers explore cutting-edge manure applicator

July 2, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 110 farmers, agribusiness professionals and community members gathered earlier this month for a live demonstration of a cutting-edge liquid manure application technology. The Western Wisconsin Conservation Council (WWCC) hosted a field day June [Read More …]

75th Alice in Dairyland Finals to Take Place in Dane County

June 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Dane County to host the 75th Alice in Dairyland Finals, which will take place May 19-21, 2022 culminating at the Monona Terrace in [Read More …]

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Wisconsin dairy is ‘Leap’ worthy 

June 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin teams up with LeRoy Butler on dairy’s story   LeRoy Butler, four-time pro bowl defensive back for the Green Bay Packers and seven-time cookbook author, is teaming up with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) to help consumers better understand how [Read More …]

Family dairy farm finds sweet success

June 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Udder Brothers’ Creamery allows brothers to keep milking 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 [Read More …]

Bob and Kay Zwald Selected as National Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder

June 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Bob and Kay Zwald, the husband and wife team from Bomaz, Inc., Hammond, Wisconsin, are National Dairy Shrine’s Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award winner for 2021. This annual award goes to an active, progressive [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy is ‘Leap’ Worthy 

June 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is teaming up with LeRoy Butler to share dairy’s story with consumers.  LeRoy Butler, four-time pro bowl defensive back for the Green Bay Packers and seven-time cookbook author, is teaming up with [Read More …]

DATCP Producer-Led Grant Program Increases Conservation Practices on Wisconsin Farms

June 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) shows that conservation practices among producer-led groups in the program grew by 82% from 2019 to 2020. Conservation practices include low [Read More …]

Irwin Named Vita Plus Columbus Dairy Specialist

June 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Brock Irwin recently joined the Vita Plus Columbus team as a dairy specialist. Based in Columbus, Wisconsin, Irwin will provide nutrition and management expertise to help dairy producers reach their production goals. In addition, [Read More …]

Celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy future this June

June 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

A commentary by Randy Romanski, DATCP Secretary-designee In Wisconsin, June Dairy Month is certainly something to celebrate. Wisconsin’s economic future and the long-term vitality of the state’s dairy industry are intricately linked. Governor Tony [Read More …]

Julia Nunes begins second term as Alice in Dairyland

June 4, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Nunes is the first Alice to serve two consecutive terms in the program’s history Julia Nunes of Chippewa Falls has begun her term as the 74th Alice in Dairyland, making her the first Alice [Read More …]

Celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy future this June

June 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In Wisconsin, June Dairy Month is certainly something to celebrate. Wisconsin’s economic future and the long-term vitality of the state’s dairy industry are intricately linked. Governor Tony Evers has made continued investment in our [Read More …]

Elevating Dairy Across Wisconsin

June 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Local promotion activities help Wisconsin dairy farmers share dairy’s story of nutrition, community impact and environmental stewardship. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin proudly supports local dairy promotion programs – through funding and educational or promotional materials – to build consumer trust in Wisconsin dairy products, dairy farmers [Read More …]

Julia Nunes Begins Second Term as Alice in Dairyland

June 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Julia Nunes of Chippewa Falls has begun her term as the 74th Alice in Dairyland, making her the first Alice to serve two consecutive terms in the program’s history. Nunes began serving as the [Read More …]

2021 dairy processor grant recipients

May 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Fifteen Wisconsin dairy companies will receive Dairy Processor Grants in 2021 Fifteen Wisconsin dairy companies will receive Dairy Processor Grants in 2021 from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The [Read More …]

Wisconsin is Giving Away 180 Cheese Prizes to Celebrate their 180th Cheesemaking Anniversary

May 17, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Registration Opens Today for The Great Wisconsin Cheese Giveaway When it comes to anniversaries, gold is the traditional gift for the 50th, and diamonds are for 75th. But what do you give for a 180th [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 57 of The Dairy Signal™

May 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Online series features panel discussions with leading cheesemakers, academics and analysts Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 57 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week feature the Wisconsin’s Master Cheesemaker [Read More …]

Support Wisconsin Dairy Farmers During National Dairy Month

May 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Top Five Ways to Celebrate Our State’s Essential Farm Workers in June During this challenging year, Wisconsin dairy farmers were deemed essential workers, committed to their communities by working every day to provide nutritious dairy [Read More …]

Milk Specialties Global Begins Lactoferrin Production Following Major Infrastructure Project

May 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Lactoferrin Demand Being Driven by Health-Focused Consumers Milk Specialties Global, a leading international whey and milk protein producer, is entering the lactoferrin market following a multi-million-dollar investment at the company’s Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin facility. [Read More …]

Governor Tony Evers Appoints Three Members to DATCP Board

May 6, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, Governor Tony Evers announced three appointments to six-year terms on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective May 1, 2021. Two of the appointees are current members of the [Read More …]

Wisconsin Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying to Begin in May

May 4, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Beginning in early to mid-May, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat 14 western Wisconsin counties for gypsy moth. Residents can expect to see and hear loud, low-flying planes [Read More …]

WFBF launches Heroes of Hope Contest

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light on rural heroes To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) is recognizing farmers through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope [Read More …]

DBA members connect with lawmakers

April 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Day at the Capitol offers opportunity for legislative involvement As the state begins crafting the 2021-23 budget, the Dairy Business Association showed today how important it is for its members to be fully engaged [Read More …]

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Delivers a Taste of Mexico with Only Oaxaca Cheese Sustainably Produced in Wisconsin

April 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Mexican style part-skim milk mozzarella cheese comes tied in a knot and is perfect for cooking Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese delivers a taste of Mexico this Cinco de Mayo with its handmade, farm fresh [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2021 is on

April 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Biggest ag show in Wisconsin set to open July 20 – 22 The Executive Committee of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2021 Eau Claire County confirmed today that the show will go on with key COVID-19 [Read More …]

Wisconsin Cow Sets New Record for Most Lifetime Milk Produced by a Holstein

April 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

STONE-FRONT LEADER HILDA, a 15-year-old Registered Holstein® cow, owned by Andrew Jay and Lynette E. Buttles of Lancaster, Wisconsin, has set the new record for the most Lifetime Milk produced by a Holstein. Hilda completed [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 52 of The Dairy Signal™

April 6, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Online episodes focused on technologies to improve dairy productivity and profitability Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 52 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will provide insights and updates [Read More …]

Western Wisconsin farmers explore cutting-edge manure applicator

75th Alice in Dairyland Finals to Take Place in Dane County

Wisconsin dairy is ‘Leap’ worthy

Family dairy farm finds sweet success

Bob and Kay Zwald Selected as National Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder

Wisconsin Dairy is ‘Leap’ Worthy

DATCP Producer-Led Grant Program Increases Conservation Practices on Wisconsin Farms

Irwin Named Vita Plus Columbus Dairy Specialist

Celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy future this June

Julia Nunes begins second term as Alice in Dairyland

Celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy future this June

Elevating Dairy Across Wisconsin

Julia Nunes Begins Second Term as Alice in Dairyland

2021 dairy processor grant recipients

Wisconsin is Giving Away 180 Cheese Prizes to Celebrate their 180th Cheesemaking Anniversary

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 57 of The Dairy Signal™

Support Wisconsin Dairy Farmers During National Dairy Month

Milk Specialties Global Begins Lactoferrin Production Following Major Infrastructure Project

Governor Tony Evers Appoints Three Members to DATCP Board

Wisconsin Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying to Begin in May

WFBF launches Heroes of Hope Contest

DBA members connect with lawmakers

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Delivers a Taste of Mexico with Only Oaxaca Cheese Sustainably Produced in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2021 is on

Wisconsin Cow Sets New Record for Most Lifetime Milk Produced by a Holstein

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 52 of The Dairy Signal™

World Dairy Expo 2021 To Remain in Madison, Wisconsin

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 51 of The Dairy Signal™

Join DATCP in celebrating National Ag Day on March 23

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