Wisconsin Specialty Crop Block Grants Awarded for 15 Projects
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 15 projects have been selected to receive mor...
Dec 19, 2023
Local Wisconsin holiday gift ideas
Find a local #Wisconsin gift this #Christmas with Something Special from Wisconsin. Alice in Dairyland shares a few gift ideas!
Dec 19, 2023
Free Farm Mapper resource for farmers and fire fighters
From National Farm Medicine Center The project developed model systems for farmers to input data such as locations of chemicals, solvents, fuels and o...
Dec 18, 2023
National Beef Quality Audit Webinars - Results that Impact You
VERONA, Wisc. (Dec. 18, 2023) - The UW-Madison Division of Extension and Wisconsin Beef Council are offering two webinars that will review results fro...
Dec 18, 2023
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Statement on House Approval of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Madison, Wis. [December 13, 2023] - "FarmFirst applauds today's approval of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 1147), a bipartisan bill which e...
Dec 18, 2023
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative celebrates support to expand school milk options
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the third largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, applauded the passage of the...
Dec 18, 2023
Tune into PDPW's The Dairy Signal for Holiday Tips, Stress Management, Market News
DAIRY NEWS - Next week's episodes The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) will provide timely updates for everyone in the dairy indu...
Dec 18, 2023
Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wisconsin
As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to threaten wild and domestic birds, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer...
Dec 18, 2023
Sonnentag Promoted to Senior Director of Public Relations
MADISON - Cassie Sonnentag has been promoted by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to its senior director of public relations. In this role, Sonn...
Dec 18, 2023
Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board Election Underway
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible for elec...
Dec 18, 2023
John Deere: You don't need an ag background to work in agriculture
Matt Olson with John Deere shares how people that didn't grow up on a farm can still work in agriculture.
Dec 18, 2023
Meet Wisconsin Beef Council Board Member Travis Clark!
TRAVIS CLARK Farm Operation, Employment or Business Details: I am a dairy farmer with Vision Aire Farms, LLC. I currently farm with my wife, Janet, br...
Dec 15, 2023
Importance of managing streams, impact on the bay
Joanna talked with Wes Kotila about the importance of managing streams and how they impact large bodies of water. Learn about a ravine restorat...
Dec 14, 2023
Study shows preferences and perceptions of milk in schools
Join us as we discuss the ideal flavor packaging and the next generation of milk drinkers with Dr. Maryanne Drake, a professor in the Department of Fo...
Dec 14, 2023
Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $414.4 Million To Improve Municipal Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced $414.4 million has been allocated for fi...
Dec 13, 2023
Ravine restoration project at Vande Wettering Farms in Greenleaf
Joanna Guza talked with Wes Kotila about the ravine restoration project at Vande Wettering Farms in Greenleaf that started in 2019. We cover the benef...
Dec 13, 2023
WFU recognizes members, rural allies for commitment to family farms
WISCONSIN DELLS - Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) honored several individuals for their dedication to family farmers at the 93rd annual Wisconsin Farmer...
Dec 13, 2023
DATCP Opens Wisconsin Farm To School Grant Program Through February 2
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the Wisconsin Farm to Sch...
Dec 13, 2023
Brooks Farms in Waupaca sells cheese and meat on-farm
Joanna Guza talked with Sydney Brooks-Howard, assistant herd manager at Brooks Farms in Waupaca, about their 6th generation farm, her role and how the...
Dec 13, 2023
How Wisconsin cranberry farmers prepare for the winter
Joanna Guza talked with Michael Gardner, cranberry marsh manager of Gardner Cranberry in Pittsville, Wis., where he manages 1,200 acres of cranberries...
Dec 12, 2023
Secretary Vilsack Highlights U.S. Agriculture's Climate Leadership at COP28
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 8, 2023 - The United States' leadership in climate-smart agriculture and forestry is taking center stage at the 2023...
Dec 11, 2023
Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Names 2023 Outstanding Teacher Award Winner
FENNIMORE - Emily Kamps has been named the 2023 Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher. Kamps is a third-grade educator at Fennimo...
Dec 11, 2023
Von Ruden re-elected WFU President
WISCONSIN DELLS - Westby dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union this weekend in Wisconsin Dells, where m...
Dec 11, 2023
Transition Cow Diets, Weather Outlook and Holiday Cheese Pairings on PDPW's The Dairy Signal
DAIRY NEWS - As we move into the final few weeks of 2023, episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) will provide interacti...
Dec 11, 2023
DBIA to Award Nearly $4M in Grants to 41 Midwest Dairy Businesses
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research ...
Dec 11, 2023
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative adds permitting support, hires director
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative plans to expand its service offerings to support large farms in regulatory and permitting processes an...
Dec 11, 2023
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Federal Funding Awarded to Study Expansion of Passenger Rail Service in Wisconsin
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and local leaders in Green Bay, Madison, and Eau Claire, ...
Dec 11, 2023
Local Wisconsin Christmas gift ideas with Alice in Dairyland
Joanna Guza talked with the 76th Alice in Dairyland Ashley Hagenow about her background in agriculture, role as Alice, Wisconsin Christmas trees, gift...
Dec 11, 2023
Sheboygan Falls farmer shares his favorite piece of technology
Joanna talked with Brad Laack of Lake Effect Farms in Sheboygan Falls about harvest, road safety, growing beets, conservation practices, technology on...
Dec 11, 2023
Clean Water partners applaud bipartisan support of farmland preservation program
MADISON, Wis. - Four environmental and agricultural groups, working as partners to bring about long-term solutions to Wisconsin's water quality issues...
Dec 11, 2023
Farm Bureau Thanks Governor and Legislators for Farmland Preservation Program Updates
MADISON - Governor Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 134 making much needed updates to the Farmland Preservation Program. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Fede...
Dec 07, 2023
Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Reckless Driving, Improve Road Safety by Expanding Access to Driver Education
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 394, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 86, a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing reckless driving and improvin...
Dec 06, 2023
Gov. Evers Signs Bill Supporting Farmers and Sustainable Farming Practices Statewide
MADISON - Gov. Evers today signed Assembly Bill 133, now Wisconsin Act 42, relating to expanding farmland preservation agreements and increasing farml...
Dec 06, 2023
Dairy Excellence Takes Center Stage at CheeseExpo
MADISON, WI - Come together with friends and colleagues at CheeseExpo 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a full slate of celebrations honoring excellenc...
Dec 06, 2023
Conservation leader Jim Winn honored at Sustainable Agriculture Summit
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Jim Winn, a member of Farmers for Sustainable Food and president of Lafayette Ag Stewardship Alliance, was selected as the Field to ...
Dec 06, 2023
Olson Elected President of WFBF, Krentz Re-elected President of Rural Mutual Insurance Company
MADISON - Brad Olson was elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Olson is a crop farmer near Frederic in Polk County. Joe Bragger f...
Dec 06, 2023
Crop Insurance Rebates for Planting Cover Crops
Applications for the Wisconsin Crop Insurance Premium Rebate for Planting Cover Crops Program are now open! Interested participants may enroll acres p...
Dec 06, 2023
Three Days of Executive-Level Training, Out-of-Industry Tours Planned for PDPW Managers Academy
DAIRY NEWS - Effective transition planning, creating new markets, building strong team cultures, and a commitment to quality are all hallmarks of top-...
Dec 06, 2023
Understanding the agricultural markets with Mike
Joanna Guza talked with Mike North at Ever.Ag about the backstory of inflation, cultural trends of eating away from home, dairy processing expansion, ...
Dec 06, 2023
Dairy Tech in Texas: Managing 8,000 Cows with Activity Monitors featuring Nathan Moroney, Del Rio Dairy
One of the big challenges that comes up for dairy farm owners and managers as they grow and scale is this: Should you invest more heavily in highly-sk...
Dec 05, 2023
Upcoming Dairyland Initiative Virtual Workshop on Calf Health & Management
Dairy farmers and industry consultants are invited to join us virtually on December 13 and 14 for two days of lectures, herd investigations, group dis...
Dec 05, 2023
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy for 2024
MADISON - Today, more than 230 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's 104th Annual Meeting established new policy directives for the orga...
Dec 04, 2023
Kesler Wins Farm Bureau's Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award
WISCONSIN DELLS - Kaitlyn Kesler was selected as the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturalists Outstanding Agriculture P...
Dec 04, 2023
Flick Wins Farm Bureau's Farming for the Future Award
WISCONSIN DELLS - Sydney Flick was selected as the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturalists Farming for the Future Awar...
Dec 04, 2023
Join PDPW's The Dairy Signal for Conversations on Meat Quality, Sleep Habits, Market News
DAIRY NEWS - Next week's episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) will highlight timely topics as fall harvest wraps up a...
Dec 04, 2023
Getting Started on Your Farm Succession Plan - Extension webinar on Dec 15 at Noon
Have you been thinking about planning for your farm's future, but you're not sure where to start? Do you have a family member or someone outside of th...
Dec 04, 2023
Gov. Evers, Tourism Announce Wisconsin's Outdoor Recreation Industry Adds Record $9.8 Billion to State Economy
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers and Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Mar...
Dec 04, 2023
Charcuterie & Cheer Ladies Night Dec. 7 at Brooks Farms in Waupaca
December 7 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | At Black & White farm store Join Black & White by Brooks Farms for a Charcuterie & Cheer Ladies Night! Ma...
Dec 04, 2023
Danielle Angotti-Baum Hired as WFBF District 7 Coordinator
MADISON - Danielle Angotti-Baum has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as the district coordinator in northeastern Wisconsin. A...
Dec 04, 2023
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Barron County
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influe...
Dec 04, 2023
Zimdars Wins Farm Bureau's YFA Discussion Meet
WISCONSIN DELLS - Nate Zimdars of Dane County was selected the winner of the 2023 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturalist Discussion Me...
Dec 04, 2023
Jackowski Wins Farm Bureau's Collegiate Discussion Meet Contest
WISCONSIN DELLS - Ethan Jackowski, a student at UW-Madison, was selected the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Collegiate Discussion Meet contest ...
Dec 04, 2023
Rep. Gary Tauchen Receives Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture Award
WISCONSIN DELLS - Representative Gary Tauchen received the Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award for his outstanding contributions to W...
Dec 04, 2023
Robert Klussendorf Receives Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau Award
WISCONSIN DELLS - Taylor County Farm Bureau member Robert Klussendorf received the highest award Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows on its membe...
Dec 04, 2023
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council Agricultural Ambassador Program Named 2023 ALL Award Recipient
WISCONSIN DELLS - The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council Agricultural Ambassador Program received the 2023 Ag in the Classroom Agricul...
Dec 04, 2023
Protect your farm from animal rights groups and their tactics
Joanna talked with Abby Kornegay, manager of issues and engagement at the Animal Agriculture Alliance, about the key topics and takeaways at the 2023 ...
Dec 01, 2023
Gain New Perspectives, Insights with Dairy Tours on PDPW's Explore California Trip
DAIRY NEWS -The state of California is home to some of the most successful and recognized dairy farms and processors in the world. PDPW dairy farmer m...
Nov 30, 2023
USDA Announces Opening of Application Period for Regional Agricultural Promotion Program
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the first tranche of funding under...
Nov 29, 2023
WFBF Statement on Introduction of Farm Bureau Health Plan Legislation
MADISON - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement regarding the introduction of LRB-4676, legislation w...
Nov 29, 2023
Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announce $1.9 Million Federal Grant to Aid Wisconsin Entrepreneurs
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury's State Small Business C...
Nov 29, 2023
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative disappointed by USMCA panel ruling
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, today expressed disappointment in the ruling by a dis...
Nov 29, 2023
Hill, Henderson and Vogel Named Wisconsin Farm Bureau Interns
Kallie Hill, Madisyn Henderson and Lashawna Vogel have been selected to intern with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau during the coming year. Together they wi...
Nov 29, 2023
Gov. Evers, DVA Announce Applications Open for Three Grants Supporting Veteran Mental Health
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary James Bond, announced today that applications are no...
Nov 29, 2023
DATCP Announces 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Recipients
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced five Wisconsin companies will receive a DATCP...
Nov 29, 2023
Three Days of Executive-Level Training, Out-of-Industry Tours Planned for PDPW Managers Academy
DAIRY NEWS - Persistence is a key element in a successful dairy business when tied with solid business acumen, an understanding of global trends and s...
Nov 28, 2023
Something Special from Wisconsin™ Celebrates Local Businesses this Holiday Season
MADISON, WI - The holiday season is officially here, which means storefronts, television commercials, and online advertisements are filled with ideas ...
Nov 28, 2023
Wisconsin Agriculture Makes Holiday Traditions Happen
MADISON, Wis. - The holiday season is almost upon us, and with it comes many traditions; special holiday meals shared with loved ones, gathering toget...
Nov 28, 2023
DATCP and DFI Promote Charity Fraud Awareness
MADISON, Wis. - Many Wisconsinites will donate to charities, nonprofits, and other organizations this holiday season. During Charity Fraud Awareness W...
Nov 27, 2023
Enhancing School Food Service Assets with the Beef Resource Guide
Do you enjoy cooking dinner for your family each night? Imagine having to cook lunch for hundreds of kids with different preferences every single day....
Nov 27, 2023
Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast, Featuring Kiley Pagel, Pagel Family Businesses
The Uplevel Dairy Podcast is expanding to include a second bi-weekly podcast, the Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast! This is for producers and profe...
Nov 27, 2023
Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wisconsin
As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to threaten wild and domestic birds, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer...
Nov 27, 2023
Brand Resigns as NAFB Executive Director
PLATTE CITY, Missouri (November 22, 2023) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) announces the resignation of Tom Brand, its current e...
Nov 27, 2023
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Trempealeau County
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influe...
Nov 27, 2023
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Santa and His Reindeer Visiting Farm Wisconsin
MANITOWOC, WI - On Saturday, December 2, the North Pole moves a little closer to home. Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will transform in to the home o...
Nov 26, 2023
USDA Invests Nearly $28M to Support Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced an investment of $27.9 million ac...
Nov 24, 2023
Don't Play Games with Toy Safety
MADISON, Wis. - For many Wisconsinites, gift giving during the holiday season is a cherished tradition. But choosing the right gift takes time and att...
Nov 24, 2023
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Noll's Dairy Farm Receives Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award
MADISON - Noll's Dairy Farm of Alma is the 2023 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award recipient. The award honors farmers and forestland owners ...
Nov 23, 2023
Applications due December 1 for Dairy's Foundation Grants
Juneau, Wis. - Grants of up to $10,000 for new programs to build the skills of students and dairy producers or increase public trust in the people and...
Nov 22, 2023
DATCP Publishes Three News Releases on Helpful Tips for Holiday Shoppers, Shopping Online, and Toy Safety
MADISON, Wis. - Gone are the days when the savings started on Black Friday - holiday sales have already begun. Whether shopping for themselves or a lo...
Nov 22, 2023
Shop Online Safely this Holiday Season
MADISON, Wis. - Every year, more consumers find themselves doing their holiday shopping online. DATCP encourages consumers who are shopping online to ...
Nov 22, 2023
Fourth annual Dairy Summit shares outcomes and impacts
The Dairy Innovation Hub held its fourth annual Dairy Summit on Wednesday, November 15, in Velzy Commons on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville ca...
Nov 21, 2023
Application Period for Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops to Open December 1
MADISON, Wis. - In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture,...
Nov 21, 2023
Farm Bureau Announces New Appointees to Promotion and Education Committee
MADISON - Ashley Schlender of Jefferson County and Heidi Slinkman of Wood County have been appointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Promotion and Educ...
Nov 21, 2023
WCMA Applauds State Senate Passage of Dairy Hauling Bill
MADISON, WI - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the State Senate's unanimous approval of Senate Bill 431, legislation...
Nov 20, 2023
WFBF Thanks State Legislature for Passing Farmland Preservation Updates
MADISON - A bill that would update requirements and financial incentives for farmers to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program passed throug...
Nov 20, 2023
World Championship Cheese Contest to Feature Raclette Class
MADISON, WI - For the first time since the event's inception in 1957, raclette cheese will be judged in a class of its own at the biennial World Champ...
Nov 20, 2023
New Members Appointed to Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
MADISON - Heather Erdman of Eau Claire County, Victoria Smith of Marquette County, Luke an Ashley Lisowe of Calumet County and Jason Behrend of Wood C...
Nov 20, 2023
National Dairy Board Honors Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Director with Prestigious Lyng Award
November 17, 2023 - The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NBD) selected Connie Seefeldt as a 2023 recipient of the Richard E Lyng Award. Se...
Nov 20, 2023
FarmFirst ensure dairy farmers are receiving every penny
Joanna connected with Barb at Farm First Dairy Cooperative about how they ensure dairy farmers are receiving every penny on their milk check. She shar...
Nov 20, 2023
DATCP Announces Settlement with Dollar General for Price Accuracy Violations
MADISON, Wis. - Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a major settlement with Dollar General ...
Nov 20, 2023
Under Secretary For Trade Discusses Need for New Investments in Export Market Development
At the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexi...
Nov 20, 2023
Farm Bureau Praises Passage of Milk Truck Permitting Legislation
MADISON - The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a bill that would allow more efficient transportation of milk and milk products in Wisconsin. Senate...
Nov 20, 2023
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Taylor County
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influe...
Nov 20, 2023
Rural Fire Department Resources for Local Officials
From USDA - VIEW WEBPAGE Planning, Statistical and Information Resources Planning Fire Research and Management Exchange System [frames.gov] US Fire Ad...
Nov 17, 2023
Be Aware of Wisconsin's Trespass Law for a Safe Hunting Season
MADISON - A safe and successful hunting season begins with hunters and rural landowners understanding Wisconsin's trespass law. According to the law, ...
Nov 16, 2023
DATCP Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Application Open Through January 31
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to a...
Nov 15, 2023
Landscape Pesticide Advance Notice Registration Open Through February 1
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites homeowners and renters to sign up for 2024 grow...
Nov 15, 2023
USDA Launches Initiative to Enhance Competitiveness of the U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Torres Small today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is initiating a ne...
Nov 14, 2023
WIC is Vital - but Vastly Underutilized, Research Finds
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2023 - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, is vital to the health and well-b...
Nov 14, 2023
Lower Fox Demonstration Farm Network celebrates 10 years
GREENLEAF, WI - Farmers, agricultural professionals, and project partners will be gathering for the 10-year anniversary of the Lower Fox Demonstration...
Nov 13, 2023