Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Beef x Dairy Management Workshops to be hosted by UW-Madison Division of Extension July 29 - August 1, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, in cooperation with the UW-Madison Animal and Dairy Science Department, will be hosting four in-person Beef X Dairy-focused workshops from Ju...
Jul 05, 2024
Sam Ziegler of J-Springs Dairy in Freedom
Sam Ziegler of J-Springs Dairy in Freedom is the Y100 Farmer of the Month. They recently transitioned their 135 cows to be milked with three Lely robots this March. Sam says his farm is unique because...
Jul 05, 2024
On the Road with Alice: Summer is a Sweet Start for the 77th Alice in Dairyland!
My name is Halei Heinzel, and I am excited and honored to begin my journey as the 77th Alice in Dairyland! Beginning my year as Alice during July is the perfect time to celebrate National Ice Cream Mo...
Jul 04, 2024 The Proudly Wisconsin Dairy Badge is the perfect identifier for Wisconsin dairy products! Photo Credit: Halei Heinzel
PDP's The Dairy Signal® to Feature Two-Part Series on Federal Milk Marketing Order Reforms
DAIRY NEWS - The United States Department of Agriculture is expected to release recommendations for reforms to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) in coming weeks. A special two-part series of The...
Jul 04, 2024
Opportunities for dairy in the health and wellness space
Consumers are spending their disposable income on health and wellness items, which is a $350 billion industry, and there is a lot of opportunity for dairy. Paul Ziemnisky, executive vice president of ...
Jul 04, 2024
DBIA Launches New Mentorship Program for Grant Recipients
MADISON - Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) grant recipients can sign up now to accelerate their business growth with the help of highly experienced dairy industry veterans through DBIA's new,...
Jul 03, 2024
On the Road with Alice: Wisconsin Summers are a 'Fair'-ly Sweet Treat!
My name is Halei Heinzel, and I am excited and honored to begin my journey as the 77th Alice in Dairyland! Summer is finally here, and I cannot wait to spend these summer months promoting Wisconsin ag...
Jul 03, 2024 I am from Waukesha County, where the first county fair in Wisconsin took place! Photo Credit: Halei Heinzel
Prevented Plant Example Calculations for Wisconsin in 2024
Paul D. Mitchell and Jeff Hadachek, Agricultural and Applied Economics, UW-Madison (608-265-6514, pdmitchell@wisc.edu and 608-262-2696, hadachek@wisc.edu) Here we present some example calculations and...
Jul 03, 2024
Experience Vineyards, Vines, and Babydoll Lambs at Givens Farm in Hortonville
Givens Farm is located within walking distance of the Village of Hortonville. It is located 10 miles West of Appleton, Wisconsin. The stone farmhouse and surrounding property offers a unique setting o...
Jul 02, 2024 Babydoll lamb at Givens Farm. Photo Credit: Alicia Thern.
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Statement on USDA FMMO Modernization Recommendations
Madison, Wis. [July 2, 2024] - FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative is encouraged by the announcement made by USDA on their recommendations to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. "Much of what we have...
Jul 02, 2024
