Wisconsin

400-cow dairy supported with organic grain

July 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wilson Organic Farms will host a free field day on Tuesday, July 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to showcase the operation’s organic grain production and dairy. The farm, located near Cuba City, Wisconsin, [Read More …]

2018 On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings

July 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Four Wisconsin dairy farm families to host events August 27-30 It’s no secret that dairy farms and the dairy industry are an important part of Wisconsin’s rural communities and economy. However, community leaders, elected officials [Read More …]

Speaker Ryan: Unprecedented Number of Ag Groups Request Your Immediate Action

July 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

An unprecedented number of agriculture groups have endorsed the bipartisan AG and Legal Workforce Act. More than 200 agriculture groups support the bill including dairy, horse, cattle, sheep, chicken, pork, turkey, wine, aquaculture, corn, seafood [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm to Table Dinner Blends Local Ingredients for an Unforgettable Experience

July 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin Farm to Table presents the fifth annual Farm to Table Dinner at Darlington Ridge Farms on Saturday, August 4th, starting at 5 p.m. Located at 24425 St. Peters Rd, Darlington, Wis., the Darlington [Read More …]

Join Farm Tours and Community Discussions at 2018 On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Four Wisconsin Dairy Farm Families to Host Events August 27-30 It’s no secret that dairy farms and the dairy industry are an important part of Wisconsin’s rural communities and economy. However, community leaders, elected officials [Read More …]

DCHA returns to Madison, Wisconsin, for 2019 annual conference

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Mark your calendar to attend the 2019 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wis. With a conference theme of “Joining forces. Reaching higher.” attendees will [Read More …]

Prindle Farms to host July 18 pasture walk

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Part of the Graze River Country series presented by River Country RC&D and WFU The Prindle family will host a July 18 pasture walk on their Alma Center farm. The event, which kicks off at [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Tours: You Can Still Make It

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tomorrow – Tuesday, July 17, 2018 7:45 am – 5:45 pm Talk with the experts and join the round table discussion Cut to the heart of dairy management in today’s dairy climate as consultants Dave [Read More …]

Wisconsin: We Won’t Apologize for Pushing Pro-dairy Policies

July 12, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The powerful dairy lobby is meeting with government officials to push its pro-dairy agenda. I am paraphrasing a headline I’ve seen in Wisconsin newspapers more than once. I think these headlines are supposed to garner [Read More …]

Governor Walker announces Dairy Task Force 2.0 members at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days

July 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Governor Scott Walker today announced the members of the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. The Governor directed Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Sheila Harsdorf and University [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein seeks Executive Director

July 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications from qualified candidates sought by September 1 The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is seeking applications for the role of Executive Director. The Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for staff, programs, [Read More …]

What’s it takes to make a buck in dairying

July 10, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Don’t miss the bus. Wisconsin dairy tours next week. Tuesday, July 17, 2018 7:45 am – 5:45 pm learn from these dairy farms Alfalawn Farm Menomonie, Wis. Fourth-generation farmers Randy, Dale and Dave Styer have adopted technologies [Read More …]

Producer-Led Watershed Protection grants

July 9, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications will be accepted through Monday, Sept. 17 Groups of Wisconsin farmers can now apply for the Producer-Led Watershed Protection grants for 2019. Applications will be accepted through Monday, Sept. 17. The Department of [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Tours: What’s it take to make a buck?

July 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 7:45 am – 5:45 pm Learn from these dairy farms Alfalawn Farm Menomonie, Wis. Fourth-generation farmers Randy, Dale and Dave Styer have adopted technologies for greater milk quality and efficiency while keeping [Read More …]

Crystal Farms Launches Shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella

June 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Mozzarella Cheese Made with the Benefits of Whole Milk Crystal Farms, Wisconsin’s best-selling cheese, announces a new offering in their portfolio, Shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella, which provides consumers a butter-rich flavor and great melting ability. [Read More …]

Keown-Bomar hired as WFU executive director

June 28, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Keown-Bomar has served in UW-Extension roles since 2005 Wisconsin Farmers Union is pleased to welcome Julie Keown-Bomar as executive director. Keown-Bomar brings to the role a strong background in organizational development and civic engagement as [Read More …]

Vets-Plus Receives Two Awards at the 2018 National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Annual Conference

June 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vets-Plus, Inc., a leading manufacturer of animal health and nutritional products located in Menomonie, WI, received two of the National Animal Supplements Council’s (NASC) most prestigious awards at the Council’s annual conference in Phoenix, AZ. [Read More …]

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Wins First Place Award at the Wisconsin State Fair

June 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Crave family is continuing its award-winning streak for Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese. Their latest honors come from the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest, where they stacked up First, Second and Third Place [Read More …]

Winners Announced in the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Foodservice Recipe Contest

June 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Results are in for the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Professional Chefs’ Recipe Contest, featuring Crave Brothers Fresh Mozzarella or Crave Brothers Mascarpone. Cheese-loving foodservice professionals submitted their favorite original recipes—side dishes, entrées or desserts. Winning [Read More …]

PDPW tours to focus on creating efficiencies

June 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

July 17 event includes stops at Son-Bow Farms and Alfalawn Farm Sharing ideas, systems and technologies that will create margin-focused strategies in today’s farm operations are the goals of the PDPW Wisconsin Dairy Tours hosted by Professional [Read More …]

PDPW Wisconsin Dairy Tours to Focus on Creating Efficiencies

June 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

July 17 Event Includes Stops at Son-Bow Farms and Alfalawn Farm Sharing ideas, systems and technologies that will create margin-focused strategies in today’s farm operations are the goals of the PDPW Wisconsin Dairy Tours hosted [Read More …]

Trade war would cause casualties – farmers and cheesemakers

June 18, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If a trade war is coming, the cheesemakers of Wisconsin are standing in the line of fire. So are the farmers of the Great Plains and the distillers of Kentucky. And the employees of iconic [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners

June 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Dairy Shrine is pleased to announce the winners of their dairy scholarships for 2018. National Dairy Shrine will provide 40 scholarships worth more than $45,000 to students at their annual scholarship & awards [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy: Interview with Darin Von Ruden Board President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union

June 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This week, Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden from Westby, Wisconsin, who is Board President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. In the face of concerns over dairy trade, he contends [Read More …]

Farmers, groups call for a new approach to trade

June 14, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin farmers share their perspective on trade In the midst of increasingly heated discussions about trade this week, Wisconsin farmers and other experts offer the following remarks and some unique perspectives that question our nation’s [Read More …]

Pasture walks planned across Wis. this summer

June 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Looking for sustainable and cost-effective practices to apply on your farm? Farmers looking for sustainable and cost-effective practices to apply on their farms are invited to take part in pasture walks happening across the state [Read More …]

Put your herd on the map

June 12, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Interactive map will be available on the 2019 National Holstein Convention website Wisconsin is excited to be hosting the 2019 National Holstein Convention. To promote our Wisconsin Registered Holstein breeders, we are offering an online [Read More …]

WMMB/Dairy Farmers of Wis. directors elected

June 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Election results certified by DATCP Secretary Sheila Harsdorf Election results for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (dba Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin) Board of Directors have been certified by DATCP Secretary Sheila Harsdorf, resulting in eight [Read More …]

Summer Internship Program Gives Back to FFA and 4-H

June 7, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

TechMix Global announces its summer internship program that will give 5% of all product sales placed through four summer interns, back to the FFA chapter or 4-H club of the customer’s choice. Giving back to [Read More …]

New Wisconsin task force seeks solutions to save the industry

June 7, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

America’s Dairyland is hurting and a new task force plans to spend the next year figuring out how to save the industry that’s integral to Wisconsin’s economy and identity. Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday announced [Read More …]

400-cow dairy supported with organic grain

2018 On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings

Speaker Ryan: Unprecedented Number of Ag Groups Request Your Immediate Action

Wisconsin Farm to Table Dinner Blends Local Ingredients for an Unforgettable Experience

Join Farm Tours and Community Discussions at 2018 On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings

DCHA returns to Madison, Wisconsin, for 2019 annual conference

Prindle Farms to host July 18 pasture walk

Wisconsin Dairy Tours: You Can Still Make It

Wisconsin: We Won’t Apologize for Pushing Pro-dairy Policies

Governor Walker announces Dairy Task Force 2.0 members at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days

Wisconsin Holstein seeks Executive Director

What’s it takes to make a buck in dairying

Producer-Led Watershed Protection grants

Wisconsin Dairy Tours: What’s it take to make a buck?

Crystal Farms Launches Shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella

Keown-Bomar hired as WFU executive director

Vets-Plus Receives Two Awards at the 2018 National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Annual Conference

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Wins First Place Award at the Wisconsin State Fair

Winners Announced in the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Foodservice Recipe Contest

PDPW tours to focus on creating efficiencies

PDPW Wisconsin Dairy Tours to Focus on Creating Efficiencies

Trade war would cause casualties – farmers and cheesemakers

National Dairy Shrine Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners

This Week in Dairy: Interview with Darin Von Ruden Board President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union

Farmers, groups call for a new approach to trade

Pasture walks planned across Wis. this summer

Put your herd on the map

WMMB/Dairy Farmers of Wis. directors elected

Summer Internship Program Gives Back to FFA and 4-H

New Wisconsin task force seeks solutions to save the industry

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