Category Archives: WiscoAg News
NCBA Backs FAIR Labels Act to Ensure Transparency in Protein Labeling
WASHINGTON (April 30, 2026) - Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) endorsed the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act. This legislation would ensur...
May 04, 2026
NCBA Encouraged by House Passage of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON (April 30, 2026) - Today, the House passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 with bipartisan support. National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of G...
May 04, 2026
Statement on the House of Representatives Passing the Farm Bil
WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026: "T...
May 04, 2026
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Latest Round of Agricultural Roads Improvement Program Grants Open, Encourages Local Governments to Apply
$70 million in grants now available as part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget for rural, agricultural road improvements MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, togethe...
May 04, 2026
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Highlights Efforts to Build a 21st-Century Clean Energy Economy and Workforc
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address, highlighting his administration's efforts to bolster clean energy and sustainability, advance Wisconsin's nuclear energy potential, ...
May 04, 2026
NMPF Applauds House Farm Bill Passage, Urges Senate to Take Action
ARLINGTON, VA - From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: "NMPF commends lawmakers who today stood up for farmers by passing legislation that's critically important for dairy producers. "The House-pas...
May 04, 2026
America's Pork Producers Celebrate Victory & Express Thanks After Bipartisan House Farm Bill Passage
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2026 - America's 60,000-plus pork producers of all sizes, from all states celebrated House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill. On an impressive, bipartisan 224-200 vote, the Far...
May 04, 2026
USTR Report Underlines Landmark Wins for Common Name Protections
ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Consortium for Common Food Names welcomed today's release of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) 2026 Special 3...
May 04, 2026
Maria Woldt named director of Dairy Innovation Hub
On June 1, Maria Woldt will become the third director of the Dairy Innovation Hub, a state-funded initiative that brings together scientists, farmers, businesses, and educators to explore new ideas to...
May 04, 2026
Wisconsin Aligns with Updated USDA Guidance for Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle, Removes Intrastate Testing Requirements for Fairs and Exhibitions
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is notifying dairy producers and veterinarians of updated guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Agric...
May 04, 2026
