Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Beef and Dairy Forage Seminar on March 21 in Chippewa County
The Chippewa County Extension office along with the Chippewa Valley Forage Council are hosting a Beef and Dairy Forage Seminar on March 21 at the Back 40 Dining and Cocktails near Bloomer from 11:30am...
Mar 12, 2025
DATCP Announces Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Grant Recipients
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that nine projects are receiving grant funding for the 2025 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pi...
Mar 12, 2025
Gov. Evers: "Trump Administration Must Stop Turning Their Backs on America's Dairyland"
The governor slams Trump Administration for once again trying to walk back promised funding to support Wisconsin's farmers and producers, urges Trump Administration to immediately restore funding Cong...
Mar 12, 2025
Arethusa Farm Dairy Accepts 2025 U.S. Champion Cheese Win
Arethusa Farm Dairy took home the coveted title of U.S. Champion Cheese at the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, held March 4-6, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This is Arethusa's second consecutiv...
Mar 11, 2025
Young Agriculture Leaders Encouraged to Apply for WFBF Awards
MADISON - Applications are now available for Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturist program's Farming for the Future, Outstanding Agriculture Professional and 35 Under 35 awards. The F...
Mar 11, 2025
Chippewa Valley Forage Council Spring Seminar on March 21
The Chippewa Valley Forage Council will host its annual spring seminar on March 21 at the Back 40 Dining and Cocktails from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Forage, dairy, and livestock farmers are invited to atten...
Mar 11, 2025
Nomination Period Open for Wisconsin Cherry Board Election
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. DATCP will ...
Mar 10, 2025
DATCP to Host Public Meetings on 2025 Spongy Moth Treatment Plans
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting public comment on its planned 2025 spongy moth aerial treatment plans. Treatment plan maps, ...
Mar 10, 2025
Between the Lakes Demonstration Farms Network - Local farmer conservation efforts
The Between the Lakes Demonstration Farm Network promotes sustainable farming practices to protect water resources. We're a network of farmers testing and demonstrating the best conservation practices...
Mar 10, 2025
Farmers Union Hosts Farm & Rural Lobby Day 2025
MADISON - Over sixty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison March 4th for Wisconsin Farmers Union's Farm & Rural Lobby Day, where they advocated for policy priorities set by the gr...
Mar 10, 2025 Farmers Union members from throughout the state took part in Farm & Rural Lobby Day in Madison on March 4th.
