Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Cheese Community Celebrates Global Wins

November 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Including the First American to Win Young Cheesemonger of the Year Wisconsin’s cheese community celebrates a landmark year at the World Cheese Awards as Wisconsin cheeses earn international honors and Hanna Lee of Uplands Cheese [Read More …]

DATCP Significantly Reduces Impact to Wisconsin Businesses with Proposed Modifications to Administrative Rules ATCP 10 and 12

November 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Based on input received during the public comment period, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proposing substantial modifications to two DATCP administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP [Read More …]

Secretary Randy Romanski Honored by National FFA Organization

November 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski received the Honorary American FFA Degree today during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is [Read More …]

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Wisconsin Cheesemakers Craft Holiday Gift Baskets Just in Time for Delicious Seasonal Gifting

November 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Across the country, edible gifts are becoming a favorite way to share meaning and memory. In Wisconsin, cheesemakers embrace the trend with handcrafted gift boxes inspired by connection, tradition, and the simple joy of delicious [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

October 28, 2025 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 manure runoff from [Read More …]

Celebrate Wisconsin Farmers This Fall

October 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fall is a great time in Wisconsin for many reasons—one being fall agricultural tourism, or “agritourism.” Wisconsinites flock to farms across the state for wagon rides, apple cider donuts, and elaborate corn mazes. The experience [Read More …]

Wisconsin Lifetime Milk Production Cow Takes Top Prize in the International Junior Holstein Show

October 2, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The winning Lifetime Milk Production Cow, Luck-E Merjack Asalia, took home Senior and Grand Champion titles at the 2025 International Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo® on Sunday. For this honor, Asalia and owners, [Read More …]

REMINDER: Apply Now for DBIA Grants

September 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

A new round of Dairy Business Builder and Dairy Industry Impact grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Midwestern states. [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farmers Union: Join national call for farm bill action

September 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

More than 250 family farmers and ranchers from across the country joined together in Washington, DC last week to urge Congress to act, for farmers’ sake, as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall [Read More …]

Wisconsin FSA highlights marketing assistance loan (MAL) program

September 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

It’s hard to believe that fall is here, but the chill in the air proves that the seasons are definitely changing. Fall is a favorite time of year in Wisconsin— back to school, apples and [Read More …]

WFU statement regarding layoffs and ongoing labor dispute at the W&W Dairy plant in Monroe

September 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farmers Union stands in solidarity with the dairy workers in Monroe, who went on strike earlier this month after the recent sale of W&W Dairy to Dairy Farmers of America and the imposition of [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin Members Win Big at the 2025 Wisconsin State Grand Champion Eats and Treats Competition

September 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won nearly three quarters of the awards (31 of 43), including Best of Show, at the 2025 Wisconsin State [Read More …]

Wisconsin Leads Nation in Specialty Cheese, New Data Finds

August 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

New data reveals that more than half of the nation’s specialty cheese is crafted in Wisconsin, the State of Cheese™. Specialty varieties now make up 28.3 percent of Wisconsin’s total cheese production, a growing share [Read More …]

Four Wisconsin Dairy Farms to Open Doors and Barns for 2025 ACE Twilight Meetings

August 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Public invited for ice cream and open conversations about rural Wisconsin A unique partnership between dairy producers and the organizations representing Wisconsin’s cities and counties has brought together rural community members for farm tours, critical [Read More …]

Adopt a ‘Moo-velous’ Classroom Friend – Registration Now Open for 2025-26

August 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Free Adopt a Cow program connects Wisconsin students with real calves and local dairy farms; registration open through Sept. 15 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and Discover Dairy are inviting educators to register for the [Read More …]

Message from the Wisconsin FSA State Executive Director

August 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

It’s great to get around the state to visit with FSA County Committees and FSA office staff. We appreciate your patience as we roll out several Supplemental Disaster Assistance programs that provide disaster recovery assistance [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants Until September 15

August 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants until noon on Monday, September 15, 2025. DATCP will award up to $200,000 total in [Read More …]

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Three Organizations Receive Grants from Dairy’s Foundation to Support Dairy Education and Outreach

August 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Programs in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Vermont to receive funding for outreach activities Dairy’s Foundation has awarded three grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States. As the only [Read More …]

Wisconsin Shines at 2025 American Cheese Society Awards, Earning Top Honors and Over 25% of All Wins

July 31, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin cheesemakers command the spotlight at the 2025 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition, taking home more than one-quarter of all awards and earning three spots in North America’s Top 10. “Every award represents [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Announces FY2026 Executive Team and Welcomes Incoming Directors

July 25, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors announced its Executive Committee for Fiscal Year 2026 and welcomed newly elected members. Twenty-five dairy farmer leaders, chosen by their peers from across the state, will [Read More …]

Lauren Breunig Awarded 2025 George Miller Memorial Scholarship

July 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Lauren Breunig of Sauk City, Wisconsin has been selected as the 2025 George Miller Memorial Scholarship recipient. She was recognized during the 2025 National Holstein Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. The scholarship was established in [Read More …]

U.S. Cheese Production Keeps Moving Around

July 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

USA cheese production is stable but not growing (Chart I). For the last 8 months, production has been level. This post will examine where the growth is and where the offsetting losses are coming from. [Read More …]

USDA Provides Free RFID Official Identification Tags for Wisconsin Cattle and Bison

June 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin is again accepting orders for no cost 840 radio frequency identification (RFID) official identification tags provided by USDA. Currently, there is a limited supply of these tags, and they are anticipated to be available [Read More …]

Draxler Elected as 2025-2026 Wisconsin Association of FFA President

June 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Amalia Draxler of the Glenwood City FFA Chapter was elected to a year of service as the 2025-2026 President during the 96th Wisconsin FFA Convention. Her advisor is Kirsten Konder. Amalia’s parents are Mike and [Read More …]

2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

June 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2025 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2025, the following dairy producers will begin a [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Unveils Legacy Giving Society

June 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation is thrilled to recognize supporters with a newly established giving society, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Legacy Tree. Lifetime contributions and planned or estate commitments to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Unveils Legacy Giving Society

June 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation is thrilled to recognize supporters with a newly established giving society, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Legacy Tree. Lifetime contributions and planned or estate commitments to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau [Read More …]

Reflecting on Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry This June

June 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

June is a special month in Wisconsin for many reasons, including the beautiful weather, the end of the school year, and on top of it all, it’s June Dairy Month! Wisconsin’s economy, history, and culture [Read More …]

Historic Cheese Delegation Visits Wisconsin

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In late April, DATCP hosted 12 cheesemongers, buyers, and influencers from France, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands for an inbound trade mission to Wisconsin. The delegation came to explore the state’s world-class cheesemaking heritage, build [Read More …]

Farmers Lead the Way on the 2025 Spring Lely Vector Tour

May 27, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 30 farmers from across North America joined the 2025 Spring Lely Vector Tour to visit four advanced dairy farms using the Lely Vector automatic feeding system and other Lely technologies. Despite late-season wintry [Read More …]

Wisconsin’s Cheese Community Celebrates Global Wins

DATCP Significantly Reduces Impact to Wisconsin Businesses with Proposed Modifications to Administrative Rules ATCP 10 and 12

Secretary Randy Romanski Honored by National FFA Organization

Wisconsin Cheesemakers Craft Holiday Gift Baskets Just in Time for Delicious Seasonal Gifting

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

Celebrate Wisconsin Farmers This Fall

Wisconsin Lifetime Milk Production Cow Takes Top Prize in the International Junior Holstein Show

REMINDER: Apply Now for DBIA Grants

Wisconsin Farmers Union: Join national call for farm bill action

Wisconsin FSA highlights marketing assistance loan (MAL) program

WFU statement regarding layoffs and ongoing labor dispute at the W&W Dairy plant in Monroe

Something Special from Wisconsin Members Win Big at the 2025 Wisconsin State Grand Champion Eats and Treats Competition

Wisconsin Leads Nation in Specialty Cheese, New Data Finds

Four Wisconsin Dairy Farms to Open Doors and Barns for 2025 ACE Twilight Meetings

Adopt a ‘Moo-velous’ Classroom Friend – Registration Now Open for 2025-26

Message from the Wisconsin FSA State Executive Director

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants Until September 15

Three Organizations Receive Grants from Dairy’s Foundation to Support Dairy Education and Outreach

Wisconsin Shines at 2025 American Cheese Society Awards, Earning Top Honors and Over 25% of All Wins

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Announces FY2026 Executive Team and Welcomes Incoming Directors

Lauren Breunig Awarded 2025 George Miller Memorial Scholarship

U.S. Cheese Production Keeps Moving Around

USDA Provides Free RFID Official Identification Tags for Wisconsin Cattle and Bison

Draxler Elected as 2025-2026 Wisconsin Association of FFA President

2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Unveils Legacy Giving Society

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Unveils Legacy Giving Society

Reflecting on Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry This June

Historic Cheese Delegation Visits Wisconsin

Farmers Lead the Way on the 2025 Spring Lely Vector Tour

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