Category Archives: WiscoAg News
1-Year Anniversary of Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
Tune in to join Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on the 1-year Anniversary of USDA's Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
Sep 27, 2023
USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch for More Students
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that it is giving an estimated 3,000 more school districts in high-need areas the option to serve breakfast and lunch to...
Sep 27, 2023
Farm First provides update on FMMO hearing, next farm bill
Joanna Guza talked with Jeff Lyon, general manager of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative, about the progress of the Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing on milk price reform and the process of the next farm ...
Sep 25, 2023
USDA Advances Economic Development in Rural Partners Network Communities
HANCOCK, Wis., Sept. 21, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced at Top Tier Ingredients that USDA is funding 12 projects to improve the econo...
Sep 25, 2023
Rock County Deer Farm Confirmed with CWD
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Rock County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result w...
Sep 25, 2023
Webinar: From Scraps to Soil: Composting Basics
Have you ever wondered about making your compost? In this overview of composting basics, find out the do's, the don'ts, and what happens to compost over winter so you can successfully recycle your law...
Sep 22, 2023
Hands-On Workshops, Cutting Edge Research on Tap for 2023 PDPW Calf Care Connection
DAIRY NEWS - Getting calves off to the right start and using data to track progress will be the focus of the 2023 Calf Care Connection workshops presented by Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW). Calf ...
Sep 22, 2023 Advance your calf knowledge at the PDPW Calf Care Connection® training. This workshop will be taught in English with simultaneous Spanish translation for calf care managers, calf feeders and team members looking to grow their skillset by learning from industry experts. These workshops will repeat in three locations on Oct. 17, 18 and 19, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Arlington, Kewaunee and Eau Claire, Wis.
Faculty trifecta come together to tackle important question for Wisconsin dairy farmers
From The Dairy Innovation Hub The Dairy Innovation Hub is known for collaboration - it is a key element to our mission of positioning Wisconsin's dairy community for economic, environmental, and socia...
Sep 22, 2023
Improve Understanding of Dairy Business Financials with PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy
DAIRY NEWS - Understanding the financials of a dairy business is fundamental to making effective operational decisions. The 2023-24 sessions of PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy are designed to provid...
Sep 21, 2023
Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Awards 'Ag in All Classrooms' Grants
MADISON - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation's Agriculture in the Classroom program has awarded $4,500 to schools and educators to support innovative core curricula initiatives that incorporate agricult...
Sep 20, 2023
