Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association members recognized with prestigious Governor's Tourism Award nominations
[JANESVILLE, WI] - The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association is celebrating innovation, dedication, and excellence by nominating four outstanding organizations for 2025 Governor's Tourism Awards....
Mar 10, 2025
USDA Releases DBI Funds Following Industry Advocacy
MADISON, WI - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is applauding news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is today releasing Congressionally-directed funding for the federal Dairy Bus...
Mar 10, 2025
78th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 78th Alice in Dairyland. The candidates are Allison Fo...
Mar 10, 2025 From Alice in Dairyland
Van Orden Statement on Release of DBI Initiative Program Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On March 7, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced that paused Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiative program funds have now been released by the U.S. Department of Agr...
Mar 10, 2025
Watch Now! Jerry Apps: Meet Us at the Fair
A beloved Wisconsin author and storyteller Jerry Apps shares the long history of fairs in a PBS Wisconsin documentary. It highlights how fairs have evolved over time and reflects on how state and coun...
Mar 09, 2025 PBS Wisconsin
Former Google executive Steve Lerch returning to 2025 Stakeholders Summit stage
January 29, 2025 - Steve Lerch, president of Story Arc Consulting and former Google executive, will return to the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2025 Stakeholders Summit to share insights on using arti...
Mar 07, 2025
Why do Weights and Measures Matter to Wisconsin Consumers?
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin consumers rely on accurate weights and measures every single day. Whether they are buying groceries, motor vehicle fuel, or any other number of products, the Wisconsin Depart...
Mar 07, 2025
PDP Carbon, Crops + Cows: Producer-Specific Program Helps Unlock Sustainability Potential
DAIRY NEWS - Sustainability and carbon footprint are the center of many discussions today, especially as food companies work to meet their sustainability targets. The dairy industry has a progressive ...
Mar 07, 2025
Beef Direct Marketing Workshop Scheduled for April 11
A workshop for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef, or considering it, will be held on Friday, April 11 from 1 - 4:30 pm at the Marriott Madison West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton....
Mar 06, 2025
NMPF Scholarship Committee Announces Vitaliano Legacy Scholarship
ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation announced today the creation of the Dr. Peter Vitaliano Legacy Scholarship as part of the National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program. The awar...
Mar 06, 2025
