Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Local dairy farmer starts farming at beginning of pandemic
Local Denmark dairy farmer, Craig LeFevre, went after his dream of owning a farm and made it happen in January 2020. It hasn't been easy especially with the pandemic. Check out this amazing story of a...
May 18, 2022
DATCP's Farm Center Makes Mental Health Support for Farmers, Farm Families a Priority
A commentary by Dan Bauer, Wisconsin Farm Center Supervisor at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. - I have always considered it a privilege to...
May 16, 2022
DBA, Edge add experienced dairy leader to drive corporate relations
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative today announced the hiring of Julie Basich as director of corporate relations. Basich's experience includes several l...
May 16, 2022
DATCP, WEDC Hold First Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council Meeting
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) held the first Wisconsin Agricultural Export Ad...
May 10, 2022
Nice to 'Meat' you: Riveredge Farms in Chilton
We are featuring local beef farms with our "Nice to 'Meat' you" campaign throughout May Beef Month! Farm Director Joanna connected with Jared Geiser of Riveredge Farms in Chilton. Check them out on Fa...
May 09, 2022
Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce 2022 Meat Processor Grant Recipients
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, today announced five meat processors will receive meat pr...
May 09, 2022
Sargento Foods Announces Agreement To Acquire Baker Cheese Factory, Inc., A Leading String Cheese Producer In The U.S.
PLYMOUTH, Wis. - May 3, 2022 - Sargento Foods today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wisconsin-based Baker Cheese Factory, Inc. As part of its commitment to be the most i...
May 04, 2022
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Awards More Than $27,000 in Scholarships to Students
Madison, Wis. [May 4, 2022] - Nineteen deserving individuals will receive $27,000 in scholarships from FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative this year. 2022 marks the tenth year the cooperative has been generou...
May 04, 2022
Safety is a Common Goal on Wisconsin Roads
MADISON - As days get warmer, the itch to hit the field gets stronger. It's springtime in Wisconsin, which means planting season is getting underway for farmers across the state. Traveling with agricu...
May 04, 2022
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Identified in Fond du Lac, Oconto Counties
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in backyard flocks in Fond du Lac an...
May 02, 2022
