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DATCP Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants until June 9
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for ...
May 16, 2025

Van Orden Votes to Advance Agriculture Committee Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass the Hou...
May 16, 2025
Meet the Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm host: Mitch Hodkiewicz of Hodkiewicz Harvesting and Trucking in Lena
Joanna connected with Mitch Hodkiewicz of Hodkiewicz Harvesting and Trucking in Lena, Wisconsin to learn more about the histo...
May 15, 2025
Ginseng Board of Wisconsin Election Begins
MADISON, Wis.- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees elig...
May 14, 2025
A Feel Better Service Reducing Food Waste
Greener Bay Compost is Northeastern Wisconsin's premier compost company. Food waste is the largest contributor to US landfill...
May 13, 2025

Meet the host of the Brown Co. Breakfast on the Farm on June 1: Wayside Dairy
Joanna connected with Jeremy Natzke, one of the owners of Wayside Dairy, to learn more about the history, what makes their fa...
May 12, 2025
Wisconsin Cherry Board Election Begins
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin's licensed cherry growers are invited to submit their votes through June 16, 2025, to elect two new...
May 12, 2025
Wisconsin Potato Industry Board Election Opens May 12
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees e...
May 12, 2025

On the Road with Alice: May Edition
Sunny May days are made for grilling out, but the cherry (tomato) on top is that May is also Beef Month! We have a lot to cel...
May 08, 2025
Gov. Evers Appoints Two Members to DATCP Board
MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers announced the reappointment of Cindy Brown and the appointment of Andy Hatch to the Wisconsin...
May 08, 2025

Van Orden Calls for Adjustment to SNAP Funding Proposal, Protections to Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) urged House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson ...
May 06, 2025
Continued Investments Grow Wisconsin's Meat Industry
MADISON, Wis. - Spring is a time for growth and opportunity. Throughout the season, farmers across Wisconsin work to plant se...
May 05, 2025
In Agricultural Midwest: "We also have to be Good Neighbors"
Daily, livestock trailers are seen pulling in and out of livestock market facilities across the U.S. Jon Schaben, an auctione...
May 04, 2025

What Technology is Used at Wayside Dairy
Jeremy Natzke of Wayside Dairy shares the list of technology used at the family farm. Wayside Dairy will be hosting the Brown...
May 02, 2025

Brazen Head Pub Wins the Wisconsin Beef Council's 'Best Burger Contest'
West Bend, Wisc. - The Wisconsin Beef Council is pleased to announce that the Brazen Beer Cheese Burger at Brazen Head Pub i...
May 02, 2025
Nominees Announced for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced ten nominees for eig...
May 02, 2025
Unforeseen money savings and benefits of agricultural tune-ups
Creating a plan to act on regular tune-ups on your farm can result in money savings and improved relationships with industry ...
May 01, 2025
Fuel up with Beef this May Beef Month
VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council is hitting the accelerator this May Beef Month, offering exciting ways to help yo...
May 01, 2025
US Championship Cheese Contest | Wisconsin Dominates Sheep Cheese Entries
Landmark Creamery's "Anabasque" placed third in the highly contested Surface-Ripened Sheep's Milk Cheeses category ...
Apr 29, 2025
Public Notice: Submit Comments by April 28 for Stinger®/Stinger® HL Use on Strawberries
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through April ...
Apr 24, 2025