Wisconsin

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 …]

World Dairy Expo 2021 To Remain in Madison, Wisconsin

April 1, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce, after thorough consideration, World Dairy Expo 2021 will remain in Madison, Wisconsin. The 54th edition of the event is scheduled for Expo’s historic home, the Alliant Energy Center, [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

April 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast this spring before spreading manure on their fields. Spreading manure when there is a high [Read More …]

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

April 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 51 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will provide dairy producers with [Read More …]

Join DATCP in celebrating National Ag Day on March 23

March 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Romanski talks Wisconsin ag ahead of National Ag Day Each year, National Ag Day presents an opportunity for all of us to recognize the impacts and contributions of agriculture throughout Wisconsin. We are fortunate to [Read More …]

2021-22 Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Applications Now Available

March 4, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The department will accept applications through March 31, 2021. “The Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council [Read More …]

DATCP Participates in National Winter Policy Conference

March 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

This week, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Randy Romanski participated in the virtual 2021 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Winter Policy Conference, held February 22-25, 2021. The [Read More …]

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin 2021 grant application now available

March 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

DATCP will award up to $300,000, applications due by March 26th Wisconsin farmers and businesses seeking to grow their presence in local markets are encouraged to apply for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin producer and processor [Read More …]

GROWMARK announces 2021 Wisconsin essay contest winner

February 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Burling is a student at Lake Mills High School and a member of the Lake Mills FFA chapter Sydney Burling of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, has been named the Wisconsin state winner of the 2021 [Read More …]

The world wants more of Wisconsin’s award-winning cheeses

February 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDEC shines a spotlight on Wisconsin to show the need for sound trade policies that bolster the U.S. economy, especially in rural communities. With flattening population growth in the U.S. and rapidly increasing demand for [Read More …]

Virtual Ag LEAD Summit registration open

February 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Keynote speakers include Paul Wesselmann, The Ripples Guy, and Hannah Thompson-Weeman with the Animal Agriculture Alliance Registration is now open for the Ag LEAD Summit that will be held virtually on March 12. Ag LEAD stands for leadership, engagement, advocacy [Read More …]

Wisconsin launches virtual farm tour for kids

February 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Opportunity to experience a family dairy farm While schools are closed and millions of kids learn virtually at home, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative hires new group of employees

February 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

CentralStar Cooperative has hired additional employees to continue serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. Artificial insemination (A.I.), milk testing, laboratory, consulting services, and office staff have all gained specialized team members. [Read More …]

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Wisconsin Launches Virtual Farm Tour for Kids

February 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Opportunity to experience a family dairy farm While schools are closed and millions of kids learn virtually at home, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) [Read More …]

Dairy Business Association applauds Evers for ag support in budget plan

February 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

DBA president Amy Penterman voices support for governor’s ag plans The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today commended Gov. Tony Evers for a proposal to commit $43 million in the next state [Read More …]

Gov. Evers unveils historic investment proposal for Wisconsin’s agriculture economy and farm families

February 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include more than $43 million investment in agricultural industry Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 biennial budget proposal will include a more than $43 million investment in Wisconsin’s agriculture [Read More …]

What is Powering Consumer Decisions with Dairy?

January 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

During 2020, nearly all facets of consumers’ lives changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Research and Insights team at DFW studied these changes both to understand the impact of the pandemic on consumer behavior [Read More …]

Former CALS dean Neal Jorgensen, professor emeritus of dairy science, dies at 85

January 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Jorgensen also served in American Dairy Science Association, other Wisconsin and national organizations Neal Jorgensen, an emeritus professor of dairy science who served the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences in numerous [Read More …]

CentralStar hosts virtual employee awards program

January 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, held their virtual employee awards program on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. Employees were recognized for everything from milestone accomplishments and work anniversaries to [Read More …]

Dairy Cattle Show Judges Confirmed for World Dairy Expo 2021

January 14, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

World Dairy Expo® announced via The Dairy Show, Expo’s podcast, the slate of 16 judges selected to evaluate North America’s finest dairy cattle at World Dairy Expo, September 28 through October 2, 2021. Official judges [Read More …]

Focus on Forage webinar series

January 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The first webinar, on January 13, 2021, is entitled “Managing for High Quality Corn Silage” Focus on Forage is a FREE, 7-part Extension webinar series highlighting research based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage [Read More …]

Dairy Business Association chooses new president

January 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Amy Penterman, a dairy farmer from northwestern Wisconsin, was chosen as the next Dairy Business Association president today during the advocacy organization’s annual meeting. “I’m honored to serve in this role going forward,” Penterman, who [Read More …]

2021 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum

January 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Forum registration is free and is open now through January 25 The impact of COVID-19 and opportunities for Wisconsin agribusinesses are topics for the upcoming Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, which will be held virtually on [Read More …]

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

2021-22 Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Applications Now Available

DATCP Participates in National Winter Policy Conference

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin 2021 grant application now available

GROWMARK announces 2021 Wisconsin essay contest winner

The world wants more of Wisconsin’s award-winning cheeses

Virtual Ag LEAD Summit registration open

Wisconsin launches virtual farm tour for kids

CentralStar Cooperative hires new group of employees

Wisconsin Launches Virtual Farm Tour for Kids

Dairy Business Association applauds Evers for ag support in budget plan

Gov. Evers unveils historic investment proposal for Wisconsin’s agriculture economy and farm families

What is Powering Consumer Decisions with Dairy?

Former CALS dean Neal Jorgensen, professor emeritus of dairy science, dies at 85

CentralStar hosts virtual employee awards program

Dairy Cattle Show Judges Confirmed for World Dairy Expo 2021

Focus on Forage webinar series

Dairy Business Association chooses new president

2021 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum

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