Wisconsin

Alice in Dairyland applications due Feb. 4

January 30, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One of the most widely recognized communications professionals in Wisconsin ag Persons interested in applying to be Wisconsin’s 72nd Alice in Dairyland have until Monday, Feb. 4 to submit application materials to the Wisconsin Department [Read More …]

Wisconsin dairy review and outlook

January 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

How Wisconsin’s dairy industry fared in 2018 and what lies ahead Lorre Kolb: How Wisconsin’s dairy industry fared in 2018 and what lies ahead. We’re visiting today with Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension in the [Read More …]

Blackburn Named Vita Plus Loyal Dairy Specialist

January 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Jarrod Blackburn recently joined the Vita Plus Loyal team as a dairy specialist. Based in central Wisconsin, Blackburn will provide customized feed and nutrition strategies as well as management expertise for every area of the [Read More …]

“Leading Wisconsin Forward” with Community Leaders, Elected Officials and Farmers at 2019 Agricultural Community Engagement® Meeting

January 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PDPW, Wisconsin Counties Association and Wisconsin Towns Association to Host January 29 Meeting in Madison Working together to build vibrant, growing communities will be the goal of the 2019 Agricultural Community Engagement® (ACE) Meeting hosted by [Read More …]

Dairy Strong 2019 Jan. 23 & 24 Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin

January 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Strong 2019 is almost here! We want to make sure that you are planning to attend. As always, media registrations are complimentary. Jan. 23 & 24, Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin Again this year, we [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Next round of sub-committee meetings The nine sub-committees of the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 will meet again at various locations across the state in January and February to continue the Task Force’s work. All [Read More …]

Dairy Strong: It’s not too late to get involved!

December 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When we said last week was your last chance, we may have been fibbing….there is still time to get in the mix! Reserve a booth: Our farmer attendance is already setting a record! Our audience [Read More …]

Grab a seat at the table with Governor-elect Evers this Thursday

December 18, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin Governor-elect Tony Evers will speak at the 2018 PDPW Dairy Food & Policy Summit Thursday. Several key influencers and prominent experts from the food and dairy industries, government and regulatory agencies will be in [Read More …]

Dairy Revenue Protection Program info meetings

December 14, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Get comprehensive overview of program; updates to the FSA Dairy MPP University of Wisconsin-Extension will offer a number of meetings across the state for farmers interested in learning about the new Dairy Revenue Protection program, [Read More …]

2019 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum

December 7, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Forum to be held Tuesday, Jan. 29 on the UW–Madison campus The financial health of Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses, with a special focus on consolidation in the state’s dairy industry, are topics for the [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin promote butter

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Americans are embracing butter more than they have in nearly five decades With holiday baking season fast approaching, check the label to make sure it’s local Wisconsin butter that you’re buying at the grocery store. [Read More …]

Dairy farmer harvests first legal elk in Wisconsin’s inaugural elk hunt

November 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For years, Dan Vandertie’s claim to fame were the 43 consecutive awards his Doorco Holsteins dairy farm received as Progressive Breeders’ Registry honorees. The Holstein Association USA’s longest-running award honors top registered Holstein homebred herds [Read More …]

10 State Videos Showcase Dairy’s Impact on Jobs

November 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Shareable, data-laden motion graphics illustrate the multi-billion dollar economic boost the dairy industry gives California, Wisconsin, Texas, New York, Florida and five other states. Ten new videos created by a coalition of dairy organizations showcase the huge [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine President’s Message

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Shrine will be celebrating 70 years in 2019 and what a tribute becoming 20,000 Lifetime Members strong would be. Yes, that’s right, with a bit of effort on our part we could reach [Read More …]

US Farm Systems Sold to the Valmetal Group

October 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

US Farm Systems, the manufacturer of manure handling and wastewater treatment systems founded and operated by Rejean Houle and his family, announces its sale to Valmetal Group, based in Quebec, Canada. In describing the transaction, [Read More …]

New summer program helps UW freshmen get ‘QuickStart’

October 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The cows plod into a barn for milking around 4:30 a.m., where Austin Vandertie, his mom, and dad – all slightly bleary-eyed – start cleaning teats and attaching cups, claws and tubes. There’s no time to waste [Read More …]

Broege joins Wisconsin Holstein team

October 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Kristen Broege will serve as Director of Sales and Membership The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is excited to announce Kristen Broege as its new Director of Sales and Membership. Broege is a long-time member of [Read More …]

National Association of Animal Breeders Holds 72nd Annual Convention

October 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Annual meeting of the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) was held September 18-19, 2018 at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Meeting agenda included the Business session, election of [Read More …]

Wisconsin 4-H dairy youth win national contest

October 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Team will travel to Scotland to compete in international contest Congratulations to the Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Youth Team from Green County on winning the 2018 National Contest at World Dairy Expo! They have earned the [Read More …]

Wisconsin Business Signs Development Agreements with Indonesian Firms

October 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Exporting Wisconsin ag products and helping food production During last week’s World Dairy Expo Global Dinner, hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Central Wisconsin AG Services Global (CWAS) signed Memos of Understanding with two [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy Interview With Wisconsin Dairy Producer Cody Heller

October 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Wisconsin Dairy Producer and ag businessman Cody Heller, who tells us about his firm’s plans for dairy development in Indonesia, exporting U.S. cattle and equipment. With his family he [Read More …]

Heard About the Curd? National CHEESE CURD Day (Oct 15)

October 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Curd Your Enthusiasm ?: It’s National Cheese Curd day is Monday, Oct 15th TOP 10 “Did You Know?” Wisconsin Cheese Curd Fun Facts In Wisconsin, we all know one thing for certain: cheese curds are [Read More …]

Nov. 1 deadline for free Dairy Strong registration

October 8, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This upcoming Jan. 23-24, 2019, hundreds of dairy farmers from throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest and the nation will come to the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wis., for Dairy Strong – an exciting conference and trade [Read More …]

Dairy processor grants

September 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications accepted through November 2 Wisconsin dairy processors are invited to apply for Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Dairy Processor Grants intended to foster innovation, improve profitability and sustain the long-term viability [Read More …]

Wisconsin dairy farmers, in debt and out of options, turn to GoFundMe for bailout

September 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Hurting but proud, Theresa Depies never imagined starting a GoFundMe campaign to help save her dairy farm. Yet hundreds of donations later, and blended with other help, she had raised $165,510 to keep Springbrook Organic Dairy from [Read More …]

Filament and Grade A Strategies to unite businesses

September 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Filament and Grade A Strategies are excited to announce the merger of their two firms under the Filament brand, elevating both agencies passion and focus on animal agriculture and marketing excellence. “This union broadens the [Read More …]

Helping cows keep their cool: New UW researcher and Wisconsin dairy farm collaborate on animal welfare research

September 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On hot days, the cows at Rosy-Lane Holsteins are given cool showers while they’re being milked. And the farm’s newborn calves are housed in pairs to enhance their social and cognitive development. Jennifer Van Os [Read More …]

Three new ag enterprise areas to be designated

September 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin will add another 185,000 acres in Agricultural Enterprise Areas Wisconsin will add another 185,000 acres in Agricultural Enterprise Areas with the designation of three new ones, including what will be the second largest AEA [Read More …]

NRCS Announces Special EQIP Signup for 2018 Storm Relief, Apply by November 16, 2018

September 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Providing Conservation Practices to Protect Natural Resources The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced September 19, 2018, that funding is available to producers in select Wisconsin counties who experienced forest and agricultural land damage [Read More …]

Whole farm planning workshop Oct. 9

September 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Bring all of the pieces of your farm together, connect with local resources Farmers and non-farming landowners in Southwest Wisconsin are invited to a workshop featuring all aspects of farm planning. “Whole farm planning is [Read More …]

Alice in Dairyland applications due Feb. 4

Wisconsin dairy review and outlook

Blackburn Named Vita Plus Loyal Dairy Specialist

“Leading Wisconsin Forward” with Community Leaders, Elected Officials and Farmers at 2019 Agricultural Community Engagement® Meeting

Dairy Strong 2019 Jan. 23 & 24 Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0

Dairy Strong: It’s not too late to get involved!

Grab a seat at the table with Governor-elect Evers this Thursday

Dairy Revenue Protection Program info meetings

2019 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin promote butter

Dairy farmer harvests first legal elk in Wisconsin’s inaugural elk hunt

10 State Videos Showcase Dairy’s Impact on Jobs

National Dairy Shrine President’s Message

US Farm Systems Sold to the Valmetal Group

New summer program helps UW freshmen get ‘QuickStart’

Broege joins Wisconsin Holstein team

National Association of Animal Breeders Holds 72nd Annual Convention

Wisconsin 4-H dairy youth win national contest

Wisconsin Business Signs Development Agreements with Indonesian Firms

This Week in Dairy Interview With Wisconsin Dairy Producer Cody Heller

Heard About the Curd? National CHEESE CURD Day (Oct 15)

Nov. 1 deadline for free Dairy Strong registration

Dairy processor grants

Wisconsin dairy farmers, in debt and out of options, turn to GoFundMe for bailout

Filament and Grade A Strategies to unite businesses

Helping cows keep their cool: New UW researcher and Wisconsin dairy farm collaborate on animal welfare research

Three new ag enterprise areas to be designated

NRCS Announces Special EQIP Signup for 2018 Storm Relief, Apply by November 16, 2018

Whole farm planning workshop Oct. 9

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