Wisconsin

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Offers New Member Benefit for H-2A Program

July 8, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau is excited to announce an agreement with Great Lakes Ag Labor Service (GLALS) to offer an exclusive member benefit. The company helps farmers utilize the federal H-2A Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers [Read More …]

ICYMI: Gov. Evers Celebrates America’s Dairyland Throughout June Dairy Month

July 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well as efforts [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Members Advocate in the Nation’s Capital

July 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C this week representing Wisconsin agriculture. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, a year-long leadership training program available to Farm Bureau members. [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Wisconsin Impacted by Tornadoes and Flooding

July 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Agricultural operations in Wisconsin have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes and flooding and the USDA is here to help. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help [Read More …]

Adjusting Nutrient Management Plans Due To Excessive Wet Conditions

July 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In nutrient management planning, we are always looking ahead to the future at the time plans are written. It is important to remember that they are plans and that plans can change. This spring, for [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey Deadline is June 30

June 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds dairy producers to submit their responses to the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey by the June 30 deadline. DATCP mailed the survey to licensed [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks Graphic Designer

June 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for a graphic designer. Duties include applying art, design and copy layout skills to create visually engaging concepts, such as promotional and branding materials, communication media, and other [Read More …]

2024 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election Results Announced

June 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2024, the following dairy producers will begin a [Read More …]

2024 Nutrient Management Regional Meetings

June 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Registration for the second annual nutrient management regional meetings is now open! DATCP has partnered with NRCS, the Nutrient and Pest Management team, and the SnapPlus team to bring you updates and information related to [Read More …]

DATCP Secretary Encourages Wisconsinites to Support Dairy this June

June 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

For some, June kicks off the summer months as the weather gets warmer and school is finishing up for the year. But for those in Wisconsin, June celebrates an entire industry that is central to [Read More …]

DATCP Asks Dairy Producers to Return Survey this June

May 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey [Read More …]

DATCP Asks Dairy Producers to Return Survey this June

May 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey [Read More …]

New Members and Database Will Help Us Grow

May 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau wouldn’t be what it is without our most important asset: our members. As a member you provide policy directives that guide us legislatively, feedback on our programming and events that drive our next version and direction [Read More …]

Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Announced

May 7, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These students will be high school seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year. [Read More …]

Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Announces New Dairy Lane Ambassador Positions

May 7, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New in 2024, the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is pleased to announce the addition of Dairy Lane Ambassador positions. These positions will provide networking, leadership, public speaking, and social media experience. Ambassadors will [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

April 4, 2024 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 …]

Telling the Story of Wisconsin Agriculture this National Ag Day

March 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Ahead of National Ag Day on March 19, I have had the opportunity to share the story of [Read More …]

WFU: Wisconsin farmers attend National Farmers Union Convention

March 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members were in Scottsdale this week for the National Farmers Union 122nd Anniversary Convention. Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from throughout the nation gathered March 10-12 to set the family farm organization’s 2024 policy. “Amidst the challenges and [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Wisconsin Farm to School Program Grant Recipients

March 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that eight organizations will receive grants through the Wisconsin Farm to School Program Grant Program. A total of $250,000 will be awarded. These grants [Read More …]

Agriculture Youth Council Application Deadline Approaching

March 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to apply for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council by the end of the month. DATCP will accept applications through March 31, 2024. High [Read More …]

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

March 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Five students accepted into the 2024 PDP Cornerstone Dairy Academy® earned a scholarship to the program from the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF). Recipients include Matthew Fischer, Owen, Wis.; Jennifer Hoewisch, Fremont, Wis.; Hector Delgado Mondragon, [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Establishes Board of Trustees

March 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A newly formed group of Wisconsin Farm Bureau leaders convened for the first time on March 6 as the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees was [Read More …]

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

February 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from March 1 through March [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on National FFA Week

February 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding National FFA Week, February 17-24. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is a proud supporter of FFA because it is an organization that empowers the next generation [Read More …]

Three WFBF Backed Bills Pass Assembly

February 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Assembly passed three bills supported by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to address the state’s wolf population, allow more efficient transportation of milk products and clarify limitations on the Farmland Preservation Tax Credit program. [Read More …]

DATCP Recruiting Students for Next Agriculture Youth Council

February 21, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. High school students who will be seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year should [Read More …]

Census of Agriculture Highlights Wisconsin’s Strengths

February 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wednesday, the results from the 2022 Census of Agriculture were published by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Census of Agriculture is taken every five years in order [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Adam Brock as Division Administrator

February 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Adam Brock as the Administrator of the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. “Adam will join our team in the Division [Read More …]

Nate Zimdars Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Governmental Relations Administrative Assistant

February 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Nate Zimdars has been hired as the Governmental Relations Administrative Assistant by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Zimdars will be responsible for providing daily support and assistance to WFBF’s Governmental Relations team, coordinating meetings and events, [Read More …]

Why Farm Bureau Health Plans Matter

February 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Legislation to authorize Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to offer a health plan as a member benefit was introduced with 30 co-sponsors in both houses of the state legislature. Hearings on Assembly Bill 860 and Senate Bill 811 were held [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Offers New Member Benefit for H-2A Program

ICYMI: Gov. Evers Celebrates America’s Dairyland Throughout June Dairy Month

Farm Bureau Members Advocate in the Nation’s Capital

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Wisconsin Impacted by Tornadoes and Flooding

Adjusting Nutrient Management Plans Due To Excessive Wet Conditions

Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey Deadline is June 30

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks Graphic Designer

2024 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election Results Announced

2024 Nutrient Management Regional Meetings

DATCP Secretary Encourages Wisconsinites to Support Dairy this June

DATCP Asks Dairy Producers to Return Survey this June

DATCP Asks Dairy Producers to Return Survey this June

New Members and Database Will Help Us Grow

Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Announced

Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Announces New Dairy Lane Ambassador Positions

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

Telling the Story of Wisconsin Agriculture this National Ag Day

WFU: Wisconsin farmers attend National Farmers Union Convention

DATCP Announces Wisconsin Farm to School Program Grant Recipients

Agriculture Youth Council Application Deadline Approaching

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

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Establishes Board of Trustees

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

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on National FFA Week

Three WFBF Backed Bills Pass Assembly

DATCP Recruiting Students for Next Agriculture Youth Council

Census of Agriculture Highlights Wisconsin’s Strengths

DATCP Announces Adam Brock as Division Administrator

Nate Zimdars Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Governmental Relations Administrative Assistant

Why Farm Bureau Health Plans Matter

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