Happy National Cheese Curd Day
It's a tasty treat that we probably take for granted in Wisconsin. We can have them deep fried, battered or breaded, flavored or plain - … [Read more...] about Happy National Cheese Curd Day
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Global Dairy Tech Start-up Spotlight Introduced to Industry
As dairy producers face challenges that are both different and greater than ever before, emerging dairy technology companies continue to … [Read more...] about Global Dairy Tech Start-up Spotlight Introduced to Industry
Both Livestock And Human Contamination Found
The Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology Study of Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties is halfway through its second phase to identify … [Read more...] about Both Livestock And Human Contamination Found
Eau Claire Will Instead Shoot For 2021 Show
The Executive Committee of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2020 Eau Claire announced today that it has postponed this year’s event to July … [Read more...] about Eau Claire Will Instead Shoot For 2021 Show
Farm Tech Exhibitor Space Still Available
Jefferson County Farm Technology Days still has exhibitor space available.“We still have both indoor booths and outdoor lots available,” … [Read more...] about Farm Tech Exhibitor Space Still Available
Planters for Farm Technology Days Still Being Sold
The Jefferson County Master Gardener Volunteer Association is selling planters for the upcoming Farm Technology Days (FTD), July 23-25th at … [Read more...] about Planters for Farm Technology Days Still Being Sold
The Local Butcher Shop is Alive and Well
The local butcher shop is an institution as old as time. Generation after generation has flocked to their local market to get the freshest … [Read more...] about The Local Butcher Shop is Alive and Well
Volunteers Needed For Jefferson County Farm Technology Days
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days needs your help! This year’s show is hosted in Jefferson County by Walter Grain Farms on July 23-25th.“We … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed For Jefferson County Farm Technology Days
5 Fun Activities To Do With Kids At Cows On The Concourse
Kick off June Dairy Month at the 40th Annual Cows on the Concourse with some of your favorite dairy celebrities: Wisconsin dairy cows! The … [Read more...] about 5 Fun Activities To Do With Kids At Cows On The Concourse
Drones Give New Way To Survey Crops
It is nearly the beginning of June and the rain just doesn't want to go away. With all of this precipitation it's becoming increasingly … [Read more...] about Drones Give New Way To Survey Crops
Motorists and ATV/UTV riders urged to share the road safely
Spring and summer in Wisconsin are great times to take the family on a road trip or hop on an all-terrain or utility-terrain vehicle … [Read more...] about Motorists and ATV/UTV riders urged to share the road safely
Memorial Day Weekend Is The Perfect Time To Visit Your Local Farmers Market
As May comes to a close and June is right around the corner it's safe to say that prime Farmers Market season is in full swing in Wisconsin. … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend Is The Perfect Time To Visit Your Local Farmers Market
Three Wisconsin Residents Sick With Salmonellosis After Eating Del Monte Veggies
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Minnesota Department of … [Read more...] about Three Wisconsin Residents Sick With Salmonellosis After Eating Del Monte Veggies
R-CALF USA Asks Court to Declare Beef Checkoff Practices in 15 States Unconstitutional
R-CALF USA has filed documents in the federal district court in Montana asking that its motion to declare the beef checkoff practices in 15 … [Read more...] about R-CALF USA Asks Court to Declare Beef Checkoff Practices in 15 States Unconstitutional
Author Asking For County Fair Memories and Photos For New Book
Everyone has their favorite fair memory- maybe it was the time they beat their older sibling in showmanship for the first time. Or, it could … [Read more...] about Author Asking For County Fair Memories and Photos For New Book
72nd Alice in Dairyland Winner Announced
Before you even arrived at the intersection of 13th and 16th in Monroe, you could tell something big was happening. Almost every single … [Read more...] about 72nd Alice in Dairyland Winner Announced
Wisconsin produced a record-breaking amount of cheese in 2018
Wisconsin produces a lot of cheese. In other news, you should avoid wearing meat-soaked clothes around Grizzly Bears.It's certainly no … [Read more...] about Wisconsin produced a record-breaking amount of cheese in 2018
Tuberculosis Testing Continues At Wisconsin Farm
A dairy herd at Maier Farms in Dane County is still under quarantine after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer … [Read more...] about Tuberculosis Testing Continues At Wisconsin Farm
Senator Tammy Baldwin Takes Aim At Wisconsin’s Chronic Wasting Disease Problem
Since being discovered near Mount Horeb in 2002, Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, has been a major issue for Wisconsin. The disease, found … [Read more...] about Senator Tammy Baldwin Takes Aim At Wisconsin’s Chronic Wasting Disease Problem
Farm Equipment Lacks Safety Features Commonly Found in Most Cars
It's become increasingly rare to find a new car model that doesn't boast safety features such as a rear view camera or a blind spot sensor. … [Read more...] about Farm Equipment Lacks Safety Features Commonly Found in Most Cars
Free Money: Nearly $60,000 Granted to Wisconsin County Fairs by Compeer Financial
County fair season is right around the corner and Compeer Financial is showing its support for fairs by granting $57,000 to 19 different … [Read more...] about Free Money: Nearly $60,000 Granted to Wisconsin County Fairs by Compeer Financial
Local Greenhouse Gears Up For A Busy Mother’s Day Weekend
The parking lot was packed at Kopke's Greenhouse in Oregon, Wisconsin. "This ain't nothin," an employee laughingly remarked as a customer … [Read more...] about Local Greenhouse Gears Up For A Busy Mother’s Day Weekend
Midwest Food Manufacturers, Ag Groups Urge Ratification of Trade Deal
The Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) joined 66 agricultural organizations and business groups in urging Congress to ratify the … [Read more...] about Midwest Food Manufacturers, Ag Groups Urge Ratification of Trade Deal
Levendofsky returns to WFU as Government Relations Director
Wisconsin Farmers Union has hired Nick Levendofsky as government relations director. Levendofsky grew up on a diversified crop and beef … [Read more...] about Levendofsky returns to WFU as Government Relations Director
Applications Open Now Through January 15 for Dairy Processor Grants
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for the next … [Read more...] about Applications Open Now Through January 15 for Dairy Processor Grants
Five organizations team up to present one virtual conference on organic farming
In a year of cancelled conferences and workshops because of COVID-19, a group of organizations came together for a virtual collaboation. … [Read more...] about Five organizations team up to present one virtual conference on organic farming
Sen. Baldwin Reintroduces Legislation to Help Businesses Move Made In Wisconsin Goods To Market
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today reintroduced her legislation to address the challenges faced by businesses in Wisconsin and across the … [Read more...] about Sen. Baldwin Reintroduces Legislation to Help Businesses Move Made In Wisconsin Goods To Market
Gov. Evers Announces $45 Million in Assistance for Restaurants Impacted by Pandemic
Gov. Tony Evers announced today with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) that restaurants and other targeted small … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces $45 Million in Assistance for Restaurants Impacted by Pandemic
HorseSense asks for community support to continue offering therapeutic horseback riding
Hoping to help people get back on the horse in 2021, the Coon Valley nonprofit HorseSense launched a holiday campaign.HorseSense … [Read more...] about HorseSense asks for community support to continue offering therapeutic horseback riding
WLIC Hosting Video Submission Contest
Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) is hosting a contest to bring awareness and further understanding of livestock … [Read more...] about WLIC Hosting Video Submission Contest
Lafayette County Farms Make Progress on Conservation
The increasing use of non-traditional farming practices in Lafayette County is making important progress toward reducing the potential for … [Read more...] about Lafayette County Farms Make Progress on Conservation
What’s Your Farmland Lease Supposed To Look Like
Did you know that under Wisconsin statutes, a farmland lease for more than one year must be in writing and signed by both parties in order … [Read more...] about What’s Your Farmland Lease Supposed To Look Like
Help Shape Deer Management In Wisconsin
Wisconsinites have two upcoming opportunities to weigh in on deer hunting across the state. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources … [Read more...] about Help Shape Deer Management In Wisconsin