Wisconsin

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 …]

74th Alice in Dairyland Finals Cancelled

January 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced today the cancellation of the 74th annual Alice in Dairyland finals, previously set to be held in Walworth County in May 2021. The 75th [Read More …]

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Wisconsin Youth 4-H and FFA livestock educational programming

December 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For youth and adults on the 2nd Thursday of the month from Jan.-May The Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program (WYLP), in connection with the University of Wisconsin Madison Animal & Dairy Sciences Department, College of Agricultural [Read More …]

The Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker program

December 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Master cheesemakers use milk as a canvas for their artistic cheese creations, opening new markets and opportunities for Wisconsin milk. The Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® program has taken Wisconsin’s reputation as the home of award-winning cheese to another level, enhancing its quality image with unparalleled standards. This [Read More …]

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity Releases Report and Ten Action Recommendations

December 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity has released “Rural Voices for Prosperity: A Report of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity,” which calls for coordinated measures [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative hires eight interns for summer 2021

December 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, has hired eight interns to fill various roles during the summer of 2021. There are five artificial insemination (A.I.) interns, two laboratory interns, [Read More …]

Triple-Digit Online Sales Puts Cheese at the Top of Everyone’s Wish List This Year

December 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

While 2020 brought many challenges, it also brought with it a return to comfort. Online sales for lounge wear and streaming services are at an all-time high, and when it comes to comfort food, cheese [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2021

December 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2021, now scheduled for July 20-22, 2021, will take place at Huntsinger Farms, the largest grower and processor of Horseradish in the United States. Originally scheduled for July 2020, the Eau [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic goes virtual

December 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Welcomes out-of-state attendees to Jan. 11-13 online conference and tradeshow Wisconsin’s premier agribusiness industry event, the Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic, will be held virtually in 2021—opening it up to interested individuals across the region and the [Read More …]

Tramburg Named Vita Plus Vice President of Operations

November 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Tramburg was recently named Vita Plus vice president of operations. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Tramburg will provide leadership for all areas related to operations at Vita Plus facilities, including customer service, manufacturing, distribution and [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 32 of The Dairy Signal™

November 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 32 of The Dairy Signal™ educational programs. This week’s line-up features a diverse [Read More …]

Big Wins for Prairie Farms at 2020 NMPF Cheese Contest

November 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Prairie Farms brings home 13 awards including four 1st Place finishes A best-in-class cheeses tradition continues at Prairie Farms following a contest leading 13 awards presented to its plants at the 2020 National Milk Producers [Read More …]

Study shows air quality improving in the dairy state

October 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Report confirms decreasing concentrations of most pollutants across the state Wisconsin’s air quality is improving. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2020 Air Quality Trends Report has been released and confirms decreasing concentrations of [Read More …]

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

74th Alice in Dairyland Finals Cancelled

Wisconsin Youth 4-H and FFA livestock educational programming

The Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker program

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity Releases Report and Ten Action Recommendations

CentralStar Cooperative hires eight interns for summer 2021

Triple-Digit Online Sales Puts Cheese at the Top of Everyone’s Wish List This Year

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2021

Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic goes virtual

Tramburg Named Vita Plus Vice President of Operations

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 32 of The Dairy Signal™

Big Wins for Prairie Farms at 2020 NMPF Cheese Contest

Study shows air quality improving in the dairy state

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