Category Archives: WiscoAg News
PDP Business Conference to Share Tips for Long-Term Success, Navigating Uncertainty
DAIRY NEWS - Dairy professionals will gather at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., March 4-5 for the 2026 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP). "Dairy's Blu...
Jan 21, 2026
Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce $1 Million in Grant Awards to Support Farmer-Led Conservation and Clean Water Efforts
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced that $1 million will be awarded to 49 farmer-led groups to support pr...
Jan 21, 2026
Gov. Evers Optimistic About Reaching Final Deal with Republican Lawmakers to Secure Release of $125 Million in Long-Awaited PFAS Investments
As bipartisan negotiations continue, governor pleased new PFAS bill amendment reflecting agreed-upon changes thus far is set to be taken up today Staffing resources only major outstanding item to reac...
Jan 21, 2026
Reminder: 79th Alice in Dairyland Applications Due January 30
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 79th ...
Jan 20, 2026
WCMA Invites Public to Visit World Championship Cheese Contest
MADISON, WI - Mark your calendars and join the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for the World Championship Cheese Con...
Jan 20, 2026 Badger Athlete Alumni Supporting Kids (BAASK) hosting their first event at the AFCH Saturday Dec. 1, 2023. Badger alumni athletes will be doing crafts/events and visiting children in the hospital. UW Health Kids W Club.
Powering energy efficiency in agriculture: Opportunities with fuel, fertilizer, and irrigation
Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Dr. Tom Richard, retired professor from Penn State University, about agricultural energy systems and the myriad of opportunities for farmers to improve effi...
Jan 20, 2026
SRPF Annual Scholarship Program
We're currently accepting applications for our 2026 scholarship program. We're offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and current college students who will be enrolled in a two...
Jan 19, 2026
Alsum Farms & Produce Announces High School Senior Scholarship Program
$1,000 scholarships will be awarded to 10 students Friesland, Wisconsin, January 19, 2026 - Alsum Farms & Produce is proud to announce the grower, packer, shipper's high school senior scholarship ...
Jan 19, 2026
USDA Launches Lender Lens Dashboard to Promote Data Transparency
(Washington, D.C., January 19, 2026) - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden today unveiled the Lender Lens on the Rural Data Gateway. This dashboard will make Rural Dev...
Jan 19, 2026
WFU Members Speak Up on Rural Issues at Farm & Rural Lobby Day
Over eighty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison on January 14 for Wisconsin Farmers Union's annual Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Participants advocated for policy priorities set by th...
Jan 19, 2026
