Category Archives: WiscoAg News

Mohapatra Joins CDR to Help Bring Biotechnological Innovations to the Dairy Industry
Dr. Sonali Mohapatra recently joined the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) as part of a new grant program - Accelerate Biotechnological Innovations in Dairy (ABID) - to develop and scale up innovative t...
Joanna Guza Oct 15, 2025
New "Meat Matters" Guide highlights nutrition benefits of animal protein
October 14, 2025 (Arlington, Va.) - The Animal Agriculture Alliance has published a new "Meat Matters" Guide. The guide is a science-based resource highlighting why meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, and sea...
Joanna Guza Oct 15, 2025

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative rises to second in national ranking
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative now ranks as the second-largest dairy cooperative in the nation, based on milk volume, according to Hoard's Dairyman. The ranking, announced yesterday, ...
Joanna Guza Oct 15, 2025
Meet the McCarty Family - World Dairy Expo Dairy Producers of the Year
This collaborative episode between Uplevel Dairy and World Dairy Expo features the McCarty Brothers-Mike, David, Ken, and Clay-as they discuss their family's legacy and milestones that led to being na...
Joanna Guza Oct 14, 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Racine County
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Rac...
Joanna Guza Oct 13, 2025
Gov. Evers Encourages Wisconsinites and Businesses Affected by August Storms to Apply for SBA Disaster Assistanc
Gov. Tony Evers last month announced that federal disaster loans were made available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and encouraged Wisconsinites and local businesses affected by ...
Joanna Guza Oct 13, 2025

Helena Executive Patrick Ewan Named CPDA Chairman
Helena Products Group (HPG) General Manager Patrick Ewan begins his tenure this month as the Chairman of the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA). Ewan enters the role as cro...
Joanna Guza Oct 13, 2025
Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom to Host Virtual Author Visit
MADISON - Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom is digging into fall with an exciting opportunity for students and teachers! AITC will host a free virtual author visit with Peggy Thomas, author of Th...
Joanna Guza Oct 13, 2025
Executive-Level Training, Out-of-Industry Tours Featured at 2026 Managers Academy
DAIRY NEWS - The ability to scale operations, develop talent and manage complexity are key elements of successful businesses. During the 2026 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals, presented by Pro...
Joanna Guza Oct 13, 2025

Larson Elected President of the Wisconsin Beef Council Board
VERONA, Wis. The Wisconsin Beef Council Board of Directors elected new leadership to guide the state's Beef Checkoff program. Curt Larson of Reedsburg, Wis., will serve as president of the 21-member b...
Joanna Guza Oct 13, 2025 From L-R: Abdullah Hussaini, Shari Overby, Amy Radunz, Curt Larson, Brad Solchenberger, Todd Cummings, Tressa Lacy, Dan Reeson

