Wisconsin

World Dairy Expo Recognizes Influential Dairy Leaders

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Expo Recognition Awards to be formally presented during the 53rd annual event, October 1-5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The honorees were nominated and selected [Read More …]

Registration required for all livestock locations in Wisconsin

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

State law requires any location that keeps livestock to be registered with DATCP The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in partnership with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) is reminding anyone [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Launches Mülü in Select Target Stores Throughout Chicago, Minnesota and Wisconsin

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The original nutrient-rich superdrink gets a mainstream makeover Consumers are constantly chasing and looking for the next big trend in health drinks. As each new beverage hits the market, many forget about the original superdrink: [Read More …]

John Sorenson Joins AQUA Innovations as CEO

March 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AQUA Innovations welcomes John Sorenson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Sorenson has more than 20 years of executive leadership experience, including roles as chief financial officer and expatriate for an international manufacturing company. [Read More …]

Jump with Jill set to rock with dairy farmers in Wisconsin

March 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Work of dairy farmers and their cows takes center stage Thanks to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, the rock & roll nutrition assembly Jump with Jill is heading to five elementary schools across Wisconsin during National Nutrition Month this [Read More …]

DBA supports Gov. Evers’ proposed driver’s license for non-citizens

March 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Gov. Evers’ proposal addresses public safety, rural workforce issues Last week, Gov. Tony Evers included a provision in his proposed budget that would create a driver’s license for non-citizens. The Dairy Business Association has been [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Processor Grant recipients announced

March 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A total of $200,000 was available for the 2019 Dairy Processor Grants Ten Wisconsin dairy companies have been named recipients of Dairy Processor Grants through a Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) [Read More …]

Central Wisconsin Forage Council meeting March 19

March 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CWFC (Central WI Forage Council) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19 at Abbotsford City Hall (203 N 1st Street), 10:00 a.m. Speakers for the will include: Richard Halopka, Extension Clark County – Water [Read More …]

Newtrient Endorses New Wisconsin Legislation to Improve Water Quality at a Lower Cost to All

February 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin State Senator Cowles, Senator Petrowski and Representative Kitchens today announced new legislation that will boost Wisconsin’s three water quality trading programs, leading to more transactions, better use of public and private dollars and noticeable [Read More …]

Eight Dairy Farmers of WI positions up for election

February 27, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Submit a nomination form to represent your district as a DFW director The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy producers interested in serving the state’s dairy industry to submit a [Read More …]

Championship Cheese Contest Shatters Entry Records

February 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Championship Cheese Contest has shattered its previous record for the total number of entries registered. Event organizers say cheesemakers from across the country have submitted 2,555 entries for evaluation in the contest, set [Read More …]

Von Ruden re-elected WFU President

February 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Von Ruden is the 11th president in WFU’s 88-year history Westby dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union this weekend in Appleton, where 300 family farmers and rural advocates [Read More …]

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 …]

World Dairy Expo Recognizes Influential Dairy Leaders

Registration required for all livestock locations in Wisconsin

Dairy Farmers of America Launches Mülü in Select Target Stores Throughout Chicago, Minnesota and Wisconsin

John Sorenson Joins AQUA Innovations as CEO

Jump with Jill set to rock with dairy farmers in Wisconsin

DBA supports Gov. Evers’ proposed driver’s license for non-citizens

Wisconsin Dairy Processor Grant recipients announced

Central Wisconsin Forage Council meeting March 19

Newtrient Endorses New Wisconsin Legislation to Improve Water Quality at a Lower Cost to All

Eight Dairy Farmers of WI positions up for election

Championship Cheese Contest Shatters Entry Records

Von Ruden re-elected WFU President

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

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