Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Van Orden to Continue Fighting for Farmers, Veterans in the 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement on retaining his positions on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Veterans' Affairs Committee...
Jan 13, 2025
USDA Invests in Additional Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy Projects to Lower Costs and Increase American Energy Security Across the Nation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availabili...
Jan 13, 2025
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate Launch of First Federally Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), celebrated the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the Nat...
Jan 13, 2025
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative presents 2025 legislative priorities
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade and supply chain opportunities, the 2025 f...
Jan 13, 2025
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #253 Declaring Energy Emergency
MADISON-Gov. Tony Evers announced on Jan. 9 he signed Executive Order #253 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by severe regional winter weathe...
Jan 13, 2025
Wisconsin Farmers Union Hosts Running for Local Office Trainings
CHIPPEWA FALLS - Wisconsin Farmers Union is excited to host two training sessions to help prospective candidates run for local office. As local County and Town Boards across Wisconsin face challenges ...
Jan 13, 2025
USDA Continues Historic Commitment, Partnering with Rural Communities on Clean, Affordable Energy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than $6 billion in clean energy investments through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Empowering Rural America (N...
Jan 13, 2025
Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Critical UW Projects
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, chair of the Wisconsin State Building Commission, announced the Commission approved a comprehensive budget adjustment for various University of Wisconsin (UW) System project...
Jan 13, 2025
Beef Leadership Institute applications are open
VERONA, Wis. - The Wisconsin Beef Council and the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association are accepting applications for the 2nd class of the Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute through Feb. 15, 2025. ...
Jan 09, 2025
Applications for 2025 Cornerstone Dairy Academy due January 31
DAIRY NEWS - With the application deadline nearing for Cornerstone Dairy Academy presented by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP), dairy farmers and other industry professionals will want to submit...
Jan 09, 2025
