Wisconsin

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship welcomes Sullivan

April 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Angie Sullivan joins DGA’s core administrative staff as Apprenticeship Director Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) is pleased to announce that Angie Sullivan has joined its core administrative staff as Apprenticeship Director. Sullivan will be overseeing daily [Read More …]

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Alice in Dairyland Finals moved to June 19-20

April 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the upcoming 73rd Alice in Dairyland Finals are facing several significant changes including date, format and location. The 73rd Alice in Dairyland Finals [Read More …]

DATCP’s Wisconsin Farm Center is Here to Help

April 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

With Wisconsin farmers facing an unprecedented series of challenges brought on by low commodity prices, unfavorable weather patterns, uncertain global markets and now, challenges posed by COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer [Read More …]

Be there for farmers; they are always there for you

April 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The COVID-19 public health emergency has forced all of us to think about what is essential in our lives. While some decisions are difficult, others are clear. Food and agriculture are essential. Food and those [Read More …]

Wisconsin Emergency Disposal of Milk for Dairy Farms During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

April 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

You are advised to create and maintain a record of every milk disposal: In the event that state or federal programs become available to help farmers with lost revenue during the COVID-19 public health emergency, [Read More …]

Mark Crave discusses the coronavirus pandemic impact and preparation on his dairy.

March 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Crave Brothers Talks About Coronavirus with DairyBusiness Wisconsin dairy farmer Mark Crave talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about the steps he’s taking to protect his family, his employees and his business in the face [Read More …]

73rd Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

March 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the six top candidates for the 73rd Alice in Dairyland, moving one step closer to the selection of the next Alice. Following an extensive [Read More …]

Wis. State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is April 4

March 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Deadline for registration is March 14, 2020, 5 p.m. The 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest will be on Saturday April 4, 2020 at UW Madison Soil Sciences Building in Madison, WI. The Dairy Bowl is [Read More …]

Thirteen producers elected to CentralStar Board of Directors

March 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Member-stockowners of CentralStar Cooperative confirmed the election of 13 dairy and beef producers to the board of directors at the cooperative’s annual meeting in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. “We are fortunate to have such a talented and [Read More …]

CentralStar scholarship applications due June 1

March 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Those interested can find the application at www.mycentralstar.com CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is offering seven, $1,000 scholarships this year — two of which are designated to technical-school or [Read More …]

UW-River Falls Dairy Club excels at conference

March 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dairy Club was honored with several awards The more than 50 UW-River Falls Dairy Club members at the ADSA-SAD Conference. Dairy Club adviser and Animal Science Professor Steve Kelm pictured far [Read More …]

Wisconsin experts disagree on dairy industry impact of Dean Foods sale

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

National Cooperative Dairy Farmers Of America announces deal With Dean Foods as bankruptcy continues Wisconsin experts disagree on how the sale of the nation’s largest milk processing company will impact the dairy industry. Dairy Farmers [Read More …]

DATCP’s Farm Center hosting ‘Unexpected Tomorrows’ workshops

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

As part of its efforts to support farmers facing increased stress due to economic challenges, the Wisconsin Farm Center at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is hosting a series of one-day [Read More …]

WFU membership sets 2020 policy priorities

February 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Wisconsin delegates will have the opportunity to bring these stances to the NFU Convention At the 89th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Rothschild, delegates adopted policy that will guide the [Read More …]

A Report by Dr. Lawrence Jones: Wisconsin is in a very favorable position with high Class III utilization

February 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A video report comparing Orders 33, 30, and Order 1 for Michigan, Wisconsin, and New York. Dr. Jones of the FARME Institute gives a technical break-down of how these orders compare.

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Top milk quality awards go to dairies in Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

February 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Mastitis Council (NMC) recognized the U.S. dairy industry’s “cream of the crop” when it comes to producing quality milk at its Jan. 31 Awards Luncheon, held in conjunction with the NMC 59th Annual Meeting [Read More …]

Wisconsin announces Art of Cheese Festival

January 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

A weekend of food, classes, exclusive tours and more for cheese lovers In honor of National Cheese Lovers Day, Wisconsin proudly announces the first ever Art of Cheese Festival, happening August 14-16, 2020, in Madison, [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board appoints Roden

January 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Rick Roden to serve as the representative for District 18 The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board of directors appoint dairy farmer Rick Roden, Roden Echo Valley, LLC, to serve as the representative for District 18 [Read More …]

Wisconsin Announces First Ever Art of Cheese Festival

January 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

In honor of National Cheese Lovers Day, Wisconsin proudly announces the first ever Art of Cheese Festival, happening August 14-16, 2020, in Madison, WI. The festival features an array of cheese-focused activities specially curated for ultimate cheese lovers. CLASSES: Enjoy [Read More …]

2020 Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention held

January 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

More than 400 Holstein members, chaperones, and volunteers were in attendance The annual Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention was hosted by the Clark County juniors in Stevens Point, Wis., at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention [Read More …]

Dairy Strong speakers look to the future

December 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dairy Strong 2020 will bring together 700+ farmers, professionals, representatives One of the Midwest’s premiere conferences for the dairy community will be held Jan. 22 and 23 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative hires new group of employees

December 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

During the previous months, CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, has promoted a group of employees and created new career opportunities for many agriculture enthusiasts in the upper Midwest. [Read More …]

Alltech Wisconsin announces winner of Most Valuable Employee Award

December 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Alltech Wisconsin recognizes the value of employees who possess an exceptional work ethic, exhibit integrity and engage in their responsibilities. As such, Alltech Wisconsin is pleased to present the Most Valuable Employee (MVE) Award in [Read More …]

Online cheese sales to surpass half BN dollars

December 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Wisconsin lists the top 12 holiday gift baskets selected from specialty retailers Online cheese sales are experiencing major growth. By the end of 2019, IRI data shows that e-commerce sales will surge past $440 million. [Read More …]

Corporate Citizen of the Year: Sargento Foods

December 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Plymouth-based Sargento Foods, a family-owned and operated cheese distribution company since 1953, boasts decades of charitable efforts centering on education, shelter and food in Wisconsin communities. Sargento has provided contributions for several organizations [Read More …]

This Wisconsin Producer Describes ‘Judicious Antibiotic Use’ on Her Dairy

November 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Heidi Fischer, partner and calf manager at a Wisconsin dairy farm, was recognized as the grand prize winner of a pharmaceutical company’s recognition program. Boeheringer Ingelheim’s Producers for Progress competition evaluated 31 dairies for “judicious [Read More …]

Cheese: Bringing People Together All Over the World

November 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Once a small store located on Old World Third Street in Milwaukee, today the Wisconsin Cheese Mart is a national Wisconsin Cheese retailer, offering more than 150 different cheeses and shipping to all 50 states. [Read More …]

A battle brews in rural Wisconsin over factory farms

November 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

A community divided. A local official accused of self-dealing. A top political appointee ousted from his job. In Wisconsin, a state where the footprint of agribusiness is growing, the question of how to regulate factory [Read More …]

Evers admin. makes push to save Ag secretary job

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary was fighting to save his job Monday Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary was fighting to save his job Monday, calling senators to urge their support while Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ top aide reached out [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast Features Wisconsin Dairyman Discussing Dairy’s Need for Change

October 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Episode 5 of DairyVoice Podcast features Wisconsin Dairyman Pete Kappelman DairyBusiness has released Episode 5 of the DairyVoice Podcast, featuring Wisconsin Dairyman Pete Kappelman. Pete is a fourth generation Wisconsin dairyman who has moved from [Read More …]

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship welcomes Sullivan

Alice in Dairyland Finals moved to June 19-20

DATCP’s Wisconsin Farm Center is Here to Help

Be there for farmers; they are always there for you

Wisconsin Emergency Disposal of Milk for Dairy Farms During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Mark Crave discusses the coronavirus pandemic impact and preparation on his dairy.

73rd Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

Wis. State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is April 4

Thirteen producers elected to CentralStar Board of Directors

CentralStar scholarship applications due June 1

UW-River Falls Dairy Club excels at conference

Wisconsin experts disagree on dairy industry impact of Dean Foods sale

DATCP’s Farm Center hosting ‘Unexpected Tomorrows’ workshops

WFU membership sets 2020 policy priorities

A Report by Dr. Lawrence Jones: Wisconsin is in a very favorable position with high Class III utilization

Top milk quality awards go to dairies in Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Wisconsin announces Art of Cheese Festival

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board appoints Roden

Wisconsin Announces First Ever Art of Cheese Festival

2020 Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention held

Dairy Strong speakers look to the future

CentralStar Cooperative hires new group of employees

Alltech Wisconsin announces winner of Most Valuable Employee Award

Online cheese sales to surpass half BN dollars

Corporate Citizen of the Year: Sargento Foods

This Wisconsin Producer Describes ‘Judicious Antibiotic Use’ on Her Dairy

Cheese: Bringing People Together All Over the World

A battle brews in rural Wisconsin over factory farms

Evers admin. makes push to save Ag secretary job

DairyVoice Podcast Features Wisconsin Dairyman Discussing Dairy’s Need for Change

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest