Wisconsin

New state budget continues efforts to increase agricultural exports, food processing capacity

July 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Budget continues funding crisis phone line, mental health counseling for farmers, as state officials say more producers are reaching out for help Evers’ administration leaders say the newly-signed biennial state budget will continue momentum behind [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds State Budget Signature

July 7, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This morning Gov. Evers signed the 2023-25 State Biennial Budget. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation praised the governor and the state legislature for their historic investments in rural infrastructure and the priority they put on [Read More …]

Dustin and Carrie Gingerich Receive Young Jersey Breeder Award

July 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dustin and Carrie Gingerich, Shippensburg, Pa., were recognized awarded with the 2023 Young Jersey Breeder Award by The American Jersey Cattle Association on June 21 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The Young Jersey Breeder Award is presented [Read More …]

Crave Brothers Takes Home 1st Place Accolades at Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest

June 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Five entries place in the Top 3 of their respective categories Five signature cheeses from Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese placed in the Top 3 in their respective classes at the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy [Read More …]

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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Announces 2023 Board of Directors: New Leadership Empowers Dairy Industry

June 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), proudly declares the certified results of the 2023 Board of Directors election. Among the candidates vying for [Read More …]

Wisconsin Ag Coalition Celebrates Legislative Action on SB 247

June 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247 yesterday. The bill, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green), Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Ballweg (R-Markesan), and [Read More …]

Select Sires adds Ann Marie Magnochi to communications team

June 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Ann Marie Magnochi, of Footville, Wisconsin, has been hired by Select Sires Inc. as a communications specialist. In this role, she will collaborate with team members and adjacent departments to create and implement digital communications [Read More …]

Wisconsin Ag Coalition Celebrates Legislative Action on SB 247

June 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247 yesterday. The bill, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green), Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Ballweg (R-Markesan), and [Read More …]

Wisconsin Ag Coalition Praises Senate passage of SB 247

June 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the action taken by the Wisconsin State Senate today after they voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Representatives Tranel (R-Cuba [Read More …]

2023 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

June 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2023 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2023, the following dairy producers will begin a [Read More …]

Register Now For National Jersey Meetings In LaCrosse, Wisconsin

June 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The clock is winding down to attend the 2023 national meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Jump over to the meeting registration site today to sign up for the [Read More …]

Bob Nash of Ozaukee County has been named Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Hero of Hope

June 7, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Bob Nash of Ozaukee County has been named Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Hero of Hope in the organization’s third annual Heroes of Hope campaign. When disaster struck in Bob Nash’s community, he sprung into action to [Read More …]

Wisconsin: Experience A Local Dairy Event

May 30, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Local dairy breakfasts and events have been an iconic part of Wisconsin culture during June Dairy Month for nearly 50 years. Farm breakfasts are family-friendly events for all to enjoy. They offer opportunities for attendees [Read More …]

DATCP Continues Fee Holiday for Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program Fund

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will continue to waive the fee for the Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program (ACCP). This fee holiday for pesticide and fertilizer licensees, and farmers purchasing fertilizer, [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Election Underway

May 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 14 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. Dairy farmers in affected districts have until [Read More …]

PDPW Accelerate Provides Opportunity for Enhanced Internships, Careers

May 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

New interactive program set for July 26 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Internships have become an essential element for many college students as they prepare themselves for the career opportunities that await after graduation. PDPW Accelerate™, a [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Members Announced

May 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the fourth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The selected members will be high school seniors during the 2023 – 2024 school year, and they [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Comments on FDA Milk Alternative Labeling

May 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

On April 24, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the FDA in opposition to their plant-based milk alternative labeling. In the comments, WFBF calls on FDA to vigorously enforce food standards regarding the labeling of [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Election Underway

May 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 14 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. Dairy farmers in affected districts have until [Read More …]

Ag Day at the Capitol Connects Farmers with Legislators

April 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

On March 29, more than 250 farmers and agriculturists gathered at the Monona Terrace in Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol. Ag Day at the Capitol is an annual event for Wisconsin farmers and [Read More …]

Apply Now for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

March 30, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to apply now for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2023 from students who will be seniors [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

March 23, 2023 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. The tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

March 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 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. The tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from [Read More …]

Apply Now for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

March 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to apply now for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2023 from students who will be seniors [Read More …]

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

March 17, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Five students accepted into the 2022 PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy® were awarded scholarships from the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF). Recipients include Mitchell Guyette, Chili, Wis.; Alexis Kluenker, Manitowoc, Wis.; Kelsey Maurer, Manitowoc, Wis.; Heron [Read More …]

Wisconsin NRCS Accepting Proposals for 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants

March 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

All non-Federal entities and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies. Project proposal applications are due May 5, 2023. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wisconsin, [Read More …]

New state budget continues efforts to increase agricultural exports, food processing capacity

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds State Budget Signature

Dustin and Carrie Gingerich Receive Young Jersey Breeder Award

Crave Brothers Takes Home 1st Place Accolades at Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Announces 2023 Board of Directors: New Leadership Empowers Dairy Industry

Wisconsin Ag Coalition Celebrates Legislative Action on SB 247

Select Sires adds Ann Marie Magnochi to communications team

Wisconsin Ag Coalition Celebrates Legislative Action on SB 247

Wisconsin Ag Coalition Praises Senate passage of SB 247

2023 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

Register Now For National Jersey Meetings In LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Bob Nash of Ozaukee County has been named Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Hero of Hope

Wisconsin: Experience A Local Dairy Event

DATCP Continues Fee Holiday for Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program Fund

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Election Underway

PDPW Accelerate Provides Opportunity for Enhanced Internships, Careers

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Members Announced

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Comments on FDA Milk Alternative Labeling

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Election Underway

Ag Day at the Capitol Connects Farmers with Legislators

Apply Now for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

Apply Now for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

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

Wisconsin NRCS Accepting Proposals for 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants

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

The Wheel Deal!

Wisconsin Ranks Among Elite at US Cheese Championship

U.S. Championship Cheese Contest Announces Top 20 Finalists

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Cover Crops After Corn Silage