Category Archives: WiscoAg News
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Awards $22,250 in Scholarships to Students
Madison, Wis. [June 19, 2024] - Twenty students will receive a total of $22,250 in scholarships from FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative this year. 2024 marks the twelfth year that the cooperative has been pr...
Jun 21, 2024
Hodorff Named Wisconsin Star in Agricultural Placement Winner
MADISON, Wis. (June 13, 2024) - Kaydence Hodorff of the Campbellsport FFA is a Wisconsin Star in Agricultural Placement finalist. Kaydence grew up on her family's 1,200-cow dairy farm, Second Look Hol...
Jun 21, 2024 Wisconsin Star in Agricultural Placement finalist and winner: Kaydence Hodorff
Calumet County Sundae on the Farm at the Fairgrounds on June 23
DATE: Sunday, June 23, 2024 TIME: 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. HOST: Hosted by the Calumet County Dairy Promotion Committee. LOCATION: Calumet County Fairgrounds, 200 West Chestnut Street, Chilton, WI Pleas...
Jun 20, 2024
Meet the host of the Shawano County Brunch on the Farm June 23: Shawland Farms
Joanna Guza connected with Matt Ainsworth to learn more about the farm and how they are preparing for the Shawano County Brunch on the Farm on June 23. Follow the Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/24wvQ...
Jun 20, 2024
Update on Testing Order for Lactating Dairy Cattle
In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) in dairy cattle and poultry, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is req...
Jun 19, 2024
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative introduces new permitting service for dairy farmers
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative today announced a first-of-its-kind program providing dairy farmers with the tools and resources needed to navigate the permitting process. The Maestro ...
Jun 19, 2024
Wisconsin Hosting Stockmanship & Stewardship Event
Verona, Wisc. - Registration is now open for a Stockmanship & Stewardship event, August 28-29, at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Funded in part by the Beef Checkoff, Stockma...
Jun 19, 2024
Farmers Union Day Camps Coming to a Community Near You This Summer
CHIPPEWA FALLS - Youth from across Wisconsin are invited to learn about cooperatives and leadership at Farmers Union Day Camps this summer. All youth are welcome to attend the free camps. Those enroll...
Jun 19, 2024
UW-Madison's Dairy Cattle Center sparks interest in on-farm research
Happy June Dairy Month! Across the state, Wisconsinites are celebrating the start of summer by enjoying a little more ice cream, cheese, milk, and other delicious dairy foods. I've been attending dair...
Jun 18, 2024
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Welcomes Michael Richter as Member Services Representative
Madison, Wis. [June 17, 2024] - FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative is pleased to welcome Michael Richter as their newest Member Services Representative. He is based out of Rice Lake, Wisconsin and will serve...
Jun 17, 2024
