Wisconsin

Anastasia Poull Selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland

May 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Farms Invite Students of All Ages to ‘Adopt a Cow’

May 11, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and Discover Dairy invite participants across the state to meet their new favorite classroom or community companion, as enrollment is now open for the free “Adopt a Cow” program for [Read More …]

Wisconsin Aligns with Updated USDA Guidance for Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle, Removes Intrastate Testing Requirements for Fairs and Exhibitions

May 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is notifying dairy producers and veterinarians of updated guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) [Read More …]

USDA Secretary pushes for farm bill passage during visit to Wisconsin dairy

April 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After yearslong delays, farm bill scheduled for vote in Congress this week U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said a new farm bill will help Wisconsin farmers. The secretary visited a Wisconsin dairy farm [Read More …]

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency in Response to Flooding and Severe Weather Impacts Across Wisconsin

April 17, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #289, declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state continue to experience and recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding, all of which are expected to continue throughout the week. Gov. Evers signed the [Read More …]

Following Storm Damage, Wisconsin Consumers Should Use Caution When Seeking Repairs

April 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This week, thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hail have struck communities across Wisconsin. Homes and vehicles may be damaged and in need of repair work. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Wisconsin Impacted by Winter Storms

April 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Agricultural operations in Wisconsin have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather [Read More …]

Students Interested in Agriculture Awarded Scholarships from Compeer Financial

March 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

High school seniors across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin earn scholarships worth $2,000 each Compeer Financial selected 105 high school seniors from 447 eligible applicants to receive a scholarship worth $2,000 toward the pursuit of a [Read More …]

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 …]

Anastasia Poull Selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland

Wisconsin Dairy Farms Invite Students of All Ages to ‘Adopt a Cow’

Wisconsin Aligns with Updated USDA Guidance for Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle, Removes Intrastate Testing Requirements for Fairs and Exhibitions

USDA Secretary pushes for farm bill passage during visit to Wisconsin dairy

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency in Response to Flooding and Severe Weather Impacts Across Wisconsin

Following Storm Damage, Wisconsin Consumers Should Use Caution When Seeking Repairs

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Wisconsin Impacted by Winter Storms

Students Interested in Agriculture Awarded Scholarships from Compeer Financial

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

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