Wisconsin

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 …]

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NMC honors dairies for outstanding milk quality

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Platinum winners dairy in Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin Six dairies garnered accolades from the National Mastitis Council (NMC) for achieving Platinum in the group’s National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. The Platinum Award [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Updates to Farmland Preservation Program Due to Recent Legislative Action

February 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced updates to its Farmland Preservation Program due to Governor Tony Evers signing 2023 Wisconsin Act 42 in December. This legislation makes the following updates [Read More …]

Three WFBF Backed Bills Pass Assembly

January 31, 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 …]

Honoring a Legacy: Representative Gary Tauchen Receives Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture Award

January 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In a heartwarming ceremony at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells on December 3, Representative Gary Tauchen was bestowed with the prestigious Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award. This recognition [Read More …]

DATCP Awards $1 Million in Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants to 47 Groups

January 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has awarded $1 million in producer-led watershed protection grants (PLWPG) to 47 farmer-led groups for 2023. Grants support producer-led conservation solutions by encouraging innovation and [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin on DairyBusiness News

Dairy Farmers Of Wisconsin Uncovers Five Must-Watch 2024 Food Trends In New Report

January 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As a voice for the dairy industry, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) calls attention to five 2024 trends predicted to reign in the evolving landscape of the food industry with attention to how cheese plays [Read More …]

Wisconsin Ag Day at the Capitol Set for January 31

January 9, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ag Day at the Capitol will be held January 31 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to [Read More …]

UW-Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program “Reproduction Roadshow” Meetings

January 9, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

February 19-23, 2024 To help Wisconsin Dairy Farmers get the most current and up-to-date research information, the UW-Extension Dairy program has developed the “Reproduction Roadshow.” This roadshow is an update on UW-Madison dairy reproduction research, [Read More …]

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

NMC honors dairies for outstanding milk quality

DATCP Announces Updates to Farmland Preservation Program Due to Recent Legislative Action

Three WFBF Backed Bills Pass Assembly

Honoring a Legacy: Representative Gary Tauchen Receives Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture Award

DATCP Awards $1 Million in Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants to 47 Groups

Dairy Farmers Of Wisconsin Uncovers Five Must-Watch 2024 Food Trends In New Report

Wisconsin Ag Day at the Capitol Set for January 31

UW-Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program “Reproduction Roadshow” Meetings

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