Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Applications due December 1 for Dairy's Foundation Grants
Juneau, Wis. - Grants of up to $10,000 for new programs to build the skills of students and dairy producers or increase public trust in the people and products of dairy are available through Dairy's F...
Nov 22, 2023
DATCP Publishes Three News Releases on Helpful Tips for Holiday Shoppers, Shopping Online, and Toy Safety
MADISON, Wis. - Gone are the days when the savings started on Black Friday - holiday sales have already begun. Whether shopping for themselves or a loved one, consumers can benefit from deals being of...
Nov 22, 2023
Shop Online Safely this Holiday Season
MADISON, Wis. - Every year, more consumers find themselves doing their holiday shopping online. DATCP encourages consumers who are shopping online to know how to spot scams. Before starting, update yo...
Nov 21, 2023
Fourth annual Dairy Summit shares outcomes and impacts
The Dairy Innovation Hub held its fourth annual Dairy Summit on Wednesday, November 15, in Velzy Commons on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus. More than 150 researchers, campus affiliates...
Nov 21, 2023 Photo from the Dairy Innovation Hub
Application Period for Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops to Open December 1
MADISON, Wis. - In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open t...
Nov 21, 2023
Farm Bureau Announces New Appointees to Promotion and Education Committee
MADISON - Ashley Schlender of Jefferson County and Heidi Slinkman of Wood County have been appointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Promotion and Education Committee by the organization's Board of Dir...
Nov 21, 2023
WCMA Applauds State Senate Passage of Dairy Hauling Bill
MADISON, WI - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the State Senate's unanimous approval of Senate Bill 431, legislation designed to boost dairy hauling capacity. Authore...
Nov 20, 2023
WFBF Thanks State Legislature for Passing Farmland Preservation Updates
MADISON - A bill that would update requirements and financial incentives for farmers to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program passed through both houses of the state legislature this aftern...
Nov 20, 2023
World Championship Cheese Contest to Feature Raclette Class
MADISON, WI - For the first time since the event's inception in 1957, raclette cheese will be judged in a class of its own at the biennial World Championship Cheese Contest. The cheese is typically me...
Nov 20, 2023
New Members Appointed to Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
MADISON - Heather Erdman of Eau Claire County, Victoria Smith of Marquette County, Luke an Ashley Lisowe of Calumet County and Jason Behrend of Wood County have been appointed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau...
Nov 20, 2023
