Wisconsin

WFBF Statement on Veto of Foreign Land Ownership Legislation

March 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson today following the veto of Senate Bill 7 that would have created a strict ban on land ownership by a citizen of [Read More …]

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Agriculture Industry This National Ag Day

March 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Ag Day is coming up on March 24, with this year’s theme being “Together We Grow.” In advance of this national day of recognition, I encourage all Wisconsinites to take time to thank their [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farmers Attend National Farmers Union Convention

March 17, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members were in Oklahoma City this week for the National Farmers Union 123rd Anniversary Convention. Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from throughout the nation gathered March 9-11 to set the family [Read More …]

Wisconsin Counties Sought to Host Alice in Dairyland Finals

March 13, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting bids from counties to host the Alice in Dairyland Finals in the following years: 2028 (81st Alice in Dairyland), 2029 (82nd Alice in [Read More …]

79th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

March 10, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 79th Alice in Dairyland. The top candidates are Faith Baerwolf, Kelly Herness, Gabrielle Huitema, Jessica Moor, [Read More …]

Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation awards five scholarships for PDP Cornerstone Dairy Academy

March 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Five students accepted into the 2026 PDP Cornerstone Dairy Academy? earned a scholarship to the program from the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF). Recipients include Kaylee Ferfecki, Cecil, Wis.; Matthew Fischer, Owen, Wis.; Reagan Kime, [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Dane County, Wisconsin

March 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Dane County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture [Read More …]

Nomination Period Open for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election

March 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for nine seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from February 27 through March [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

March 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture [Read More …]

Holding the Line – Biosecurity Premises Mapping Workshops

February 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

FREE Farm Mapping Workshops Available! All Livestock Producers and Veterinarians welcome! Learn how to defend animals from disease by managing access to, within, and from your operation. Leave with your premises map draft in hand. [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

February 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for [Read More …]

WCMA Applauds Legislative Action to Fund FoodShare, Clarify PFAS Liability

February 25, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the State Assembly for passing legislation to stabilize the FoodShare program and ensure continued access to nutritious dairy products, including high-protein options like dairy-based protein [Read More …]

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

February 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that DATCP [Read More …]

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

February 18, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that [Read More …]

Wisconsin Participates in National Policy Conference

February 9, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the 2026 Winter Policy Conference in Washington, DC on February 2 – 4, 2026. The conference is coordinated by the National Association of State [Read More …]

Wisconsin Consumer Alert: Government Imposter Scammers

January 29, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received reports from Wisconsin consumers, businesses, and government entities targeted by scammers who impersonate local government entities and officials. The scammers are attempting to [Read More …]

WFU Members Speak Up on Rural Issues at Farm & Rural Lobby Day

January 21, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Over eighty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison on January 14 for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s annual Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Participants advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the [Read More …]

Reminder: 79th Alice in Dairyland Applications Due January 30

January 20, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 79th Alice in Dairyland through January 30, 2026. In this [Read More …]

Wisconsin DATCP Designates New Agricultural Enterprise Areas in Monroe, Shawano, and Sheboygan Counties

January 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 96,000 acres in Monroe, Shawano, and Sheboygan counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2026. With these additions, there [Read More …]

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Dairy’s Foundation Announces Alan Koepke Memorial Scholarship for Wisconsin Agriculture Students

January 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Students can apply by February 6, 2026, for new scholarship opportunity Dairy’s Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Alan Koepke Memorial Scholarship, a new scholarship opportunity designed to support Wisconsin students pursuing [Read More …]

DATCP: 2025 Successes Help Pave the Way for More in 2026

December 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Happy holidays, Wisconsin! Though it’s often a busy time of year, the holiday season is also when many count their blessings, express their thanks and gratitude toward one another, and set goals for the year [Read More …]

“Save a Calf, Save a Cow – Dairy Workshop” is happening in February

December 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension is offering an in-person Save A Calf, Save A Cow – Dairy Workshop for dairy producers and dairy workers which is presented in English with English and Spanish slides [Read More …]

USDA Confirms HPAI in a Dairy Herd in Wisconsin

December 23, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To help keep HPAI updates simple and streamlined, we will send out an HPAI Update on days when there are updates and news to report about the situation, new detections, and new control zones and required [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Wisconsin in Dodge County Dairy Herd

December 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Dodge County. This is the first detection of HPAI in [Read More …]

USDA Confirms HPAI in a Dairy Herd in Wisconsin

December 18, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

According to the USDA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed via PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) assay a detection [Read More …]

Top 5 Cheese Trends Poised to Shape 2026

December 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fourth Annual Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Report Reveals the Innovations Transforming Dairy Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) unveils its 2026 Wisconsin Cheese Trends Report, offering an in-depth look at the ideas, innovations, and consumer interests set [Read More …]

DATCP Announces 2025 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Recipients

December 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced six Wisconsin companies will receive Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants to help grow the local food economy. BLBW is a competitive grant program [Read More …]

PDPW: Updates on Dairy Market Trends, Dairy Promotion

December 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

PDP’s webinar series has insights on drivers of dairy margins and work to promote Wisconsin dairy This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature insights on important trends in [Read More …]

2026 Wisconsin Ag Outlook Forum to examine agriculture and trade through the WI experience

November 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2026 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, themed “Agriculture and Trade: The Wisconsin Experience,” will take place on Tuesday, January 27, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The in-person event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee to Host Cultivate & Connect Conference

November 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee will host a one-day Cultivate & Connect Conference on February 21 at the Best Western Bridgewood Resort in Neenah. Cultivate & Connect is the Promotion and Education Committee’s initiative to inspire, educate and empower Farm Bureau [Read More …]

WFBF Statement on Veto of Foreign Land Ownership Legislation

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Agriculture Industry This National Ag Day

Wisconsin Farmers Attend National Farmers Union Convention

Wisconsin Counties Sought to Host Alice in Dairyland Finals

79th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation awards five scholarships for PDP Cornerstone Dairy Academy

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Dane County, Wisconsin

Nomination Period Open for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

Holding the Line – Biosecurity Premises Mapping Workshops

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

WCMA Applauds Legislative Action to Fund FoodShare, Clarify PFAS Liability

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Wisconsin Participates in National Policy Conference

Wisconsin Consumer Alert: Government Imposter Scammers

WFU Members Speak Up on Rural Issues at Farm & Rural Lobby Day

Reminder: 79th Alice in Dairyland Applications Due January 30

Wisconsin DATCP Designates New Agricultural Enterprise Areas in Monroe, Shawano, and Sheboygan Counties

Dairy’s Foundation Announces Alan Koepke Memorial Scholarship for Wisconsin Agriculture Students

DATCP: 2025 Successes Help Pave the Way for More in 2026

“Save a Calf, Save a Cow – Dairy Workshop” is happening in February

USDA Confirms HPAI in a Dairy Herd in Wisconsin

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Wisconsin in Dodge County Dairy Herd

USDA Confirms HPAI in a Dairy Herd in Wisconsin

Top 5 Cheese Trends Poised to Shape 2026

DATCP Announces 2025 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Recipients

PDPW: Updates on Dairy Market Trends, Dairy Promotion

2026 Wisconsin Ag Outlook Forum to examine agriculture and trade through the WI experience

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee to Host Cultivate & Connect Conference

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