Wisconsin

Wisconsin DNR, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division Of Extension and College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences host final nitrate webinar Sept. 16

September 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The final webinar is a discussion about preliminary assessment of economic impacts on Wisconsin farms of reducing nitrogen losses The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the final online webinar session of [Read More …]

2021 PDPW Water Tours Feature Variety of Approaches to Protect One Precious Resource

August 27, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Join the conversation with day-long tours of farms, food processors, waste water treatment facility and brewery on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 Managing the quality of Wisconsin’s water resources is essential to the [Read More …]

Manitowoc County Seniors win top honors at State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

August 20, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Manitowoc will represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest The Manitowoc County Senior Dairy Judging Team won first place at the State 4-H Senior Dairy Judging Contest, held in conjunction with [Read More …]

Youth dairy leaders honored

August 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Fourteen Wisconsin dairy youth received James W. Crowley State 4-H Dairy Leadership Awards Fourteen Wisconsin dairy youth received James W. Crowley State 4-H Dairy Leadership Awards at the 2021 Wisconsin Junior State Fair. [Read More …]

LaClare Creamery Earns “Wisconsin Creamery of the Year” Honor at International Show

August 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In the shadow of the Olympics, Mosaic Meadows cheeses brought home some medals of their own from the first-ever New York International Cheese Competition (NYICC). LaClare Family Creamery — home to its own proprietary goat-milk [Read More …]

CentralStar grants seven $1,000 scholarships

August 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is awarding seven individuals with $1,000 scholarships to help pay for post-secondary education. In addition to being children of cooperative member-stockowners, applicants [Read More …]

DATCP Publishes Technical Standard for DNR Regional Manure Spreading Restrictions on Silurian Bedrock Areas

August 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council (SOC), has published a technical standard for verifying depth to bedrock. The standard provides support [Read More …]

Wisconsin Cow Week Photo Contest

August 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Let’s celebrate our Wisconsin dairy cows! Submit pictures of your favorite calf, heifer or cow with a brief description to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin from July 26 through August 1. All submitted photos [Read More …]

DNR offering surface water grant funding

August 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Accepting Applications Through Nov. 1 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Surface Water Grant Program announced it is accepting applications from eligible organizations to support projects that protect and restore Wisconsin waterbodies. More [Read More …]

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Regenerative ag efforts expand

July 23, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

SHA receives General Mills grant to deliver education, assistance to suppliers The non-profit Soil Health Academy (SHA) today announced that it has received a $1.2 million grant from global food company General Mills to provide [Read More …]

WFB, Edge and DBA host Congressman Thompson

July 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

On July 13, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) visited Wisconsin On July 13, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) visited Wisconsin. Congressman Thompson is the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. Wisconsin Farm [Read More …]

Eau Claire is putting on a show during Farm Technology Days

July 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

July 20-22: Music, food, beer, and a farm show for everyone Eau Claire and the greater Chippewa Valley will be the place to be during Farm Technology Days July 20, 21, and 22 2021. [Read More …]

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 …]

Wisconsin DNR, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division Of Extension and College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences host final nitrate webinar Sept. 16

2021 PDPW Water Tours Feature Variety of Approaches to Protect One Precious Resource

Manitowoc County Seniors win top honors at State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

Youth dairy leaders honored

LaClare Creamery Earns “Wisconsin Creamery of the Year” Honor at International Show

CentralStar grants seven $1,000 scholarships

DATCP Publishes Technical Standard for DNR Regional Manure Spreading Restrictions on Silurian Bedrock Areas

Wisconsin Cow Week Photo Contest

DNR offering surface water grant funding

Regenerative ag efforts expand

WFB, Edge and DBA host Congressman Thompson

Eau Claire is putting on a show during Farm Technology Days

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

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress