Wisconsin

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 …]

Nickels wins 25th anniversary of intercollegiate dairy cattle judging contest held in Viroqua

September 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

East Central/Select Sires, based in Waupun and serving southern Wisconsin, hosted the 25th anniversary of the Accelerated Genetics and East Central/Select Sires Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Viroqua, Wis., during the Vernon County Fair [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic is Jan. 15-17

September 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic is Wisconsin’s premier agribusiness industry event The Wisconsin Agri-Business Association has announced that the 2019 Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic will be held Jan. 15-17 at the Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center, 1919 [Read More …]

Wisconsin to hit highest loss of dairy farms since 2013

September 18, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin is on pace for losing the most dairy farms this year since 2013. The state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection said Wisconsin lost 47 dairy farms in August alone, the Wisconsin Public [Read More …]

Food Export: Tools of the Trade

September 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Seminar will be held Wednesday, Sept. 19 in Appleton Whether novice or experienced, food exporting professionals can learn more about food exporting at an upcoming seminar co-organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest [Read More …]

East Central/Select Sires holds annual meeting

August 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Eight scholarships and Pioneer Award announced East Central/Select Sires, based in Waupun and serving southern Wisconsin, held their 2018 annual meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Sheraton Madison Hotel, Madison. Jerome Meyer, East Central/Select [Read More …]

Wisconsin FFA Foundation has new benefactor

August 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AgCountry Farm Credit Services gifts Wisconsin FFA $10,000 AgCountry Farm Credit Services has sponsored a $10,000 gift to the Wisconsin FFA Foundation as a new benefactor of the non-profit organization, which supports the Wisconsin Association [Read More …]

Eight scholarships and Pioneer Award announced at East Central/Select Sires Annual Meeting

August 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

East Central/Select Sires, based in Waupun and serving southern Wisconsin, held their 2018 annual meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Sheraton Madison Hotel, Madison. Jerome Meyer, East Central/Select Sires general manager, talked with delegates [Read More …]

Crops under water? Think about CREP

August 28, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lands in 50 Wisconsin counties are eligible for CREP Farmers whose corn or soybeans are standing in water after this week’s heavy rains in southern Wisconsin might think about enrolling those lands in CREP, says [Read More …]

Farmer to farmer tour Aug. 22

August 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Connect with farmers from across the state and close to home Interested in seeing the cutting edge practices of farmers in eastern Wisconsin? Attend this day-long bus trip and tour and get a close look [Read More …]

Wood Co. hosts largest ag show in Wisconsin

August 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Three-day outdoor event attracts over 40,000 people each year The 65th Wisconsin Farm Technology Days brought together food producers, industry professionals and local consumers to showcase the latest innovations in agricultural technology. The three-day outdoor [Read More …]

Wisconsin delegates for Nat. 4-H Dairy Conference

August 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications are available for the 2018 National 4-H Dairy Conference Applications are now being accepted to represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Dairy Conference on September 30- October 3, 2018, in Madison, WI. More than [Read More …]

Fencing workshop in Coon Valley

August 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Event will feature experienced fencer, hay ride to see multiple types of fence in use You are invited to the “Fencing Solutions for Graziers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” workshop with dinner in [Read More …]

Four dairy farm families host Twilight Series

August 9, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Free meetings connect community leaders, elected officials and farmers Four Wisconsin dairy farm families open their barn doors for the 2018 PDPW ACE On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings on August 27, 28, 29 and 30. The meetings are brought [Read More …]

Foreign cheese buyers travel to Wisconsin

August 6, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Buyers will participate in a whirlwind of activities spotlighting cheese and dairy More than a dozen cheese buyers from South and Central America, Mexico and the Middle East will travel to Wisconsin next week for [Read More …]

De Jager Named Cornette Farm Supply Dairy Specialist

August 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DE JAGER NAMED CORNETTE FARM SUPPLY DAIRY SPECIALIST Dietric De Jager was recently named a Cornette Farm Supply dairy specialist. Working in northeastern Wisconsin, De Jager will provide nutrition consulting and offer customized solutions to [Read More …]

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

Nickels wins 25th anniversary of intercollegiate dairy cattle judging contest held in Viroqua

Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic is Jan. 15-17

Wisconsin to hit highest loss of dairy farms since 2013

Food Export: Tools of the Trade

East Central/Select Sires holds annual meeting

Wisconsin FFA Foundation has new benefactor

Eight scholarships and Pioneer Award announced at East Central/Select Sires Annual Meeting

Crops under water? Think about CREP

Farmer to farmer tour Aug. 22

Wood Co. hosts largest ag show in Wisconsin

Wisconsin delegates for Nat. 4-H Dairy Conference

Fencing workshop in Coon Valley

Four dairy farm families host Twilight Series

Foreign cheese buyers travel to Wisconsin

De Jager Named Cornette Farm Supply Dairy Specialist

32nd Annual Futurity Show Aug. 11

Crop Management Field Days in western Wisconsin

Setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the World’s Largest Cheese Board in Digitally Fabricated Custom Barn

Small businesses come to aid of family farms

Soil health field day Aug. 7

Local ingredients and unforgettable experience

Kappelman board chair of Professional Dairy Producers Foundation

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