Category Archives: WiscoAg News
WCMA Statement on House Committee Action on Farm Bill
MADISON, WI - The House Committee on Agriculture late Thursday night approved its version of the Farm Bill, voting to maintain current funding authorization for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiativ...
May 29, 2024
Direct to Farmer Grant Awardees Selected for 2024 Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Marbleseed announced 125 Wisconsin farmers have been awarded funds through the 2024 Wisconsin Local Food Pu...
May 29, 2024
Franzen Trucking shares etiquette for sharing the road with semi-drivers
In this insightful interview, we sit down with Nicole Barlass and Todd Chaloupka, professionals in the transportation industry, to discuss the importance of sharing the road with semi-trucks. From und...
May 28, 2024 From Franzen Trucking
There's Still Time! Apply Today for Dairy's Foundation Grants to Support Dairy Community
JUNEAU, WIS. - Have a great idea that will benefit the dairy community? Apply today for grants of up to $10,000 from Dairy's Foundation for new programs around the country that will impact dairy produ...
May 28, 2024
Experience a local June Dairy Month event near you!
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 opp...
May 27, 2024
Local farmer explains the difference between grass finished and grain finished
Are you grilling this weekend? Rachel with Lakeshore Land & Livestock shares the difference between grass-finished and grain-finished beef.
May 25, 2024
Winter rye cover crop challenge last year, lesson learned this year
Local dairy farmers share challenges with winter rye cover crop last year and lesson learned this year.
May 25, 2024
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative awards $10,000 in secondary education scholarships
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is investing in the future of the next generation through its annual scholarship program. Five young adults will receive $2,000 scholarship awards to pu...
May 24, 2024
Agrichemical Cleanup Program Fee Holiday to End May 31
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that a fee holiday for pesticide and fertilizer licensees, and farmers purchasing fertilize...
May 23, 2024
Breaking the Stigma for Farmers this Mental Health Month
There is no doubt that May is a very busy time of year. We see trees and flowers blooming, people doing yard work and farmers doing field work. While these conditions are relaxing for many, farmers ar...
May 23, 2024
