Category Archives: WiscoAg News
WSA names new executive director
From Wisconsin Soybean Association Leaders often wear many hats, and Adam Kask is ready to add another to his decorated career, as he begins his new role as executive director of Wisconsin Soybean Ass...
Aug 26, 2024
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Wisconsin to Receive Over $177 Million to Support 76 Projects Statewide Under Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today that the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will provide more than $1...
Aug 26, 2024
Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Names 2024-2025 Educator Ambassador Team
MADISON - Four Wisconsin teachers have been named the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Educator Ambassador Team. This new program utilizes top-agricultural literacy educators to provide training...
Aug 23, 2024 Back Row (L-R) Travis Sprague, Joshua Gonzalez; Front Row (L-R) Emily Kamps, Mary Cooper
Agriculture's efforts towards carbon neutrality
Expert Austin Gellings, the director of agricultural services with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, shares farmers and ranchers' efforts to carbon neutrality in the field and farm managemen...
Aug 22, 2024
Wisconsin Farmers Union Hosts Fall Harvest Meals with Popular Local Chefs
CHIPPEWA FALLS - This Fall, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is hosting two harvest-themed meals around the state. Community members are invited to enjoy local foods from popular area chefs. These events...
Aug 22, 2024
On the Road with Alice: Wisconsin Alpacas
When you think of Wisconsin, you might think of dairy, cranberries, or cherries. Did you know Wisconsin is also home to a growing number of alpaca farms? According to the Alpaca Owners Association, al...
Aug 22, 2024 77th Alice in Dairyland, Halei Heinzel takes a morning stroll with two alpacas from London Dairy Alpaca Ranch while at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Betts and Viste join sustainability team at Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative today announced two new additions to its sustainability team. The new team members will support Edge's Climate-Smart project in partnership with Farmers...
Aug 21, 2024
Field Day Aug. 23: Grazing and Pasture Management at Reichert Land & Cattle
From Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers Join us on Friday, August 23, for a pop-up pasture walk! Come see how a grain farm has integrated beef grazing into its cropping system. We will learn more abo...
Aug 21, 2024
PLC Highlights USDA Study Showing the Value of Livestock Grazing
WASHINGTON (August 21, 2024) - A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has once again confirmed the value of livestock grazing as a tool to protect w...
Aug 21, 2024
High School Students: Plan to Attend PDP Stride® Youth Leadership Conference at UW-Platteville
DAIRY NEWS - Attending a one-day program could open the door to a new world of opportunities. High school students who participate in the 2024 Stride Youth Leadership Conference, presented by Professi...
Aug 21, 2024
