Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Names 2023 Outstanding Educator of the Year
PLAINFIELD - Jessica Rettler has been named the 2023 Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Outstanding Educator. Rettler is a fourth-grade educator at Tri-County Elementary School in Plainfield. The ...
Dec 28, 2022
Registration is open for Badger Lambing School Feb. 17-18
The University of Wisconsin - Madison Arlington Research Station Sheep Unit will be your learning laboratory on February 18-19, 2023! Join Outreach Specialist Todd Taylor, Extension Educators, and gue...
Dec 28, 2022
SRW Getting little ones off to the right start: Tackling pregnancy toxemia and colostrum quality
Join Robert Van Saun DVM, MS, PhD PennState Extension Veterinarian presents a discussion on proper nutrition of the ewe or doe to prevent pregnancy toxemia and ensure lamb or kid survival and their ab...
Dec 26, 2022
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Hosts STEM Week Dec. 27-29
MANITOWOC, WI - Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center hosts its third STEM Week Tuesday, December 27 through Thursday, December 29, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day. The family-friendly activities offered ...
Dec 23, 2022
Melissa Jacobson Named Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Director of Young Leader Programs
MADISON - Melissa (Doyle) Jacobson has been named Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's Director of Young Leader Programs. Jacobson will be responsible for working with the Young Farmer and Agriculturist...
Dec 22, 2022
Understanding the basics with backyard chicken farming
As requested by our listeners, Joanna Guza talked with Ron Kean, an extension specialist in poultry science in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at UW-Madison about backyard chicken farming. ...
Dec 21, 2022
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative welcomes new dispute consultations on Canadian dairy TRQs
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, once again applauds U.S. trade officials in their request to seek a new round of consultations challeng...
Dec 21, 2022
DATCP Reflects on 2022, Looks Ahead to the New Year
MADISON, Wis. - Happy holidays to you and your families. For many, it is a season of joy and giving to end a productive and busy year. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Prote...
Dec 21, 2022
USDA Appoints Klinkner to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
Madison, Wis. (December 19, 2022) -- Gail G. Klinkner, a Liberty Pole, Wis., dairy farmer, is newly appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Dairy Promotion and Research Boa...
Dec 19, 2022
Beef Quality Assurance Certification Meetings Scheduled
Verona, Wisc. -- UW-Madison's Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Beef Council are hosting two upcoming in-person Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification meetings. BQA certification is valid fo...
Dec 19, 2022
