Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Place a Security Freeze and Fraud Alert on Credit
A security freeze prevents new lines of credit from being opened in a consumer's name and stays in place until the consumer lifts it. A fraud alert requires that creditors take extra steps to verify a...
Jan 30, 2026
Dairy farmers ready for coming change, innovation leader says at Dairy Strong
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Dairy farmers need to lead with purpose and shape their future and not just react to what happens, said Brett Sciotto of Idealyst Innovation during Dairy Strong, an annual conference...
Jan 30, 2026
Farm MAPPER: Pre-Planning Farm/Ranch Emergencies
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States and Canada. Further, the unique hazards present on agricultural operations can pose challenges to firefighters and EMS personne...
Jan 30, 2026
Keep Food Safety in Play this Super Bowl
WASHINGTON, January 28, 2026 - Super Bowl parties often feature takeout, delivery and foods that are served over several hours. To help prevent foodborne illness, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ...
Jan 29, 2026
Dairy Strong inspires farmers to lead, focus on future
GREEN BAY, Wis. - More than 300 people gathered at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on January 15 for the annual Dairy Strong conference focused on the most pressing issues and topics facing toda...
Jan 29, 2026
2026 Dairy Policy Outlook
What agricultural policy items should you be keeping an eye on in 2026? Our guests share insight on workforce, trade and the farm bill while stressing the importance of advocacy with the turnover in C...
Jan 29, 2026
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $7.5 Million to Strengthen Wisconsin's Ports, Bolster Commerce
Harbor assistance grants to support efforts to upgrade infrastructure and expand operations at five harbors and ports along Lake Michigan MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Departm...
Jan 28, 2026
DATCP Announces Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board Election Results
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn produce...
Jan 28, 2026
Dairy Business Association honors Chuck Ripp as Advocate of the Year
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Dairy Business Association honored Chuck Ripp of Ripp's Dairy Valley this evening with the association's Advocate of the Year award for his contributions to Wisconsin's dairy com...
Jan 28, 2026
USDA Forest Service issues revised oil and gas leasing rule
(Washington, D.C., January 27, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands...
Jan 28, 2026
