Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Jake Peissig: A proactive approach to management results in improved cow health and milk quality
From Progressive Dairy In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Jake Peissig of JTP Farms. Peissig and his lean workforce strive for superior milk quality and cow ...
Jan 09, 2023
Calumet County Ag Stewardship Alliance to host annual meeting on Jan. 24
CHILTON, Wis. - Calumet County is seeing more conservation practices appear throughout the countryside. Members of Calumet County Ag Stewardship Alliance (CCASA) will share updates at the group's annu...
Jan 09, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Projects to Promote Competition and Strengthen the Nation's Meat Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Jan. 5 the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $9.6 million across the country and taking several other steps to help farmers...
Jan 09, 2023
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #183 Declaring an Energy Emergency
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #183, declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persisting challenges caused by weeks of severe winter weather and the impa...
Jan 09, 2023
Mental Health focus of panel at Corn Soy Expo
Talking about mental health is difficult for farmers. So what better way to get the conversation going than by having farmers talk to farmers? That's precisely what will happen at this year's CornSoy ...
Jan 09, 2023
DATCP Provides Resources for Farmers Seeking New Careers, Off-Farm Employment
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) makes resources available to farmers who are transitioning to a new career or seeking off-farm employment...
Jan 06, 2023
Scott Blevins: The Mindset of a High-Performing Manager
Dairy manager Scott Blevins shares the habits, routines and principles that build his resilience and endurance to stay on top of his game while managing 6,500 cows, 6,600 youngstock and a team of peop...
Jan 05, 2023
AMPI Butter Fire in Portage Causes Significant Damage
Portage, WI: On Monday, January 2, 2023 at 9:15 PM, the Portage Fire Department was dispatched to AMPI at 301 Brooks Street for a fire alarm. Enroute PFD was advised that there was smoke and fire show...
Jan 04, 2023
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative unveils 2023 legislative priorities
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the third largest dairy co-op in the country, announced today it will prioritize climate and environmental regulation, 2023 farm bill reform, dairy pro...
Jan 04, 2023
Got plant problems? Learn plant diagnostics online
Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems is a new online course offered by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program. The course is designed for garde...
Jan 04, 2023
