Category Archives: WiscoAg News

Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Winter Conference comes to Mauston
MAUSTON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association is pleased to announce Winter Conference is back in 2024 with a panel, industry insight, and networking opportunities for producers. The upcoming ...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024

Extension, DNR host annual CAFO workshops across Wisconsin
UW-Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are jointly hosting a series of seven in-person workshops for CAFO permit holders, key employees, livestock producers...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024

Alpaca Llama Extravaganza Jan. 27 at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
MANITOWOC, WI - By popular demand, the Alpaca Llama Extravaganza is returning to Farm Wisconsin for the fourth year in a row. On Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 9 AM - 1 PM, visitors can enjoy a fun-...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024 Alpaca Llama Extravaganza is returning to Farm Wisconsin for the fourth year in a row. On Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 9 AM - 1 PM, visitors can enjoy a fun-filled day of meeting an alpaca, a llama, and participating in family-friendly activities.
Dairy groups recognize Doug Grotegut with first-time Community Builder Award
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Wisconsin dairy plays a significant role within rural communities; many who work in dairy are also community leaders, serving on boards for their schools, towns, counties and numerou...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024
Dairy Business Association honors Tom Crave as Advocate of the Year
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Dairy farmers work every day to ensure their cows receive the highest quality care. On any given day, they might find themselves holding any number of responsibilities. Fixing a brok...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024
Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board Seeking Research Proposals
LISBON, Wis. [January 18, 2024] - The Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB), with the help of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, is seeking proposals for the 2024 Grow-Discover Research Program t...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024
DATCP Reminds Producers to Apply for Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops Through January 31
MADISON, Wis. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) remind producers to apply fo...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024

Dairy Business Association elects three board members at annual meeting
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin's leading dairy advocacy group, elected three directors to its board during the group's annual meeting today at the 2024 Dairy Strong confer...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024 Travis Speirs of Shiloh Dairy in Brillion, Wis.

Three dairy farmers re-elected to Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative board
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country, re-elected three dairy farmers to the board of directors during the co-op's annual business meeti...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024 Jamie Witcpalek of Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy in Kewaunee, Wis.

Farmers for Sustainable Food elects three board members at annual meeting
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Members of Farmers for Sustainable Food elected three directors to its board during the group's annual meeting today at the 2024 Dairy Strong conference. The three board members: Mik...
Joanna Guza Jan 22, 2024 Mark Loehr of Loehr Dairy in Mount Calvary, Wis.

