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Van Orden Calls Out USDA for Abandoning Wisconsin Poultry Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after U.S. Department of Agricultur...
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USDA Announces More than $2 Billion to Strengthen Specialty Crops Sector, Expand Crop Storage for Producers Following 2024 Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help fa...
13h ago
DATCP Announces Settlement with Roundy's for Product Weight and Labeling Violations
MADISON, Wis. - Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a settlement w...
13h ago
U.S. animal agriculture contributing to all 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
Nov. 13, 2024 - Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released a new report detailing U.S. animal agriculture's contribution...
Nov 19, 2024
McDonald's USA, Syngenta and Lopez Foods collaborate to help produce beef more sustainably in the US
McDonald's USA, one of the largest fast food restaurant chains, Lopez Foods, a multi-protein producer and long-term supplier ...
Nov 19, 2024
NAFB Honors Agriculture Broadcasting Excellence at 2024 Convention
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (November 18, 2024) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) recognized excellence in agricult...
Nov 18, 2024
Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Wisconsin Agriculture's Economic Impact Grows to $116.3 Billion
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary...
Nov 18, 2024
Gov. Evers, DWD Announce All-Time Record-High Number of Apprentices in Programs 112-Year History
A record 17,089 apprentices to participate in state program to 'earn while they learn,' third consecutive year of record-high...
Nov 18, 2024
Pork Producers Deeply Disappointed in Senate Democrats' Failure to Address California Prop. 12 in 2024 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18, 2024 - The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued the following statement after the unveili...
Nov 18, 2024
WCMA Comments on USDA's Final FMMO Decision
MADISON, WI - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today shared a statement following the release of the U.S. Departmen...
Nov 18, 2024
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service releases Federal Milk Marketing Order final decisio
GREEN BAY, Wis. - On November 12, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released a long-awaited final decision with refor...
Nov 18, 2024
Adamski Family Receives Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award
The Adamski family of Seymour has been selected as the 2024 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® recipient. The $10,000 ...
Nov 18, 2024
Slow Moving Vehicle signs, Free for farmers via AgrAbility of Wisconsin
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) signs are being distributed to Wisconsin farmers free of charge through an expanded partnership inv...
Nov 18, 2024
FarmFirst Applauds USDA FMMO Final Decision
Madison, WI [Nov, 14 2024] USDA earlier this week released its final decision on modernizing its Federal Marketing Order (FMM...
Nov 18, 2024
NAFB Honors Mark Oppold and Curt Lancaster as 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (November 15, 2024) - The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) honored veteran broadcasters Mark...
Nov 18, 2024
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Welcomes Jeff Ditzenberger as Director of Communications and Marketing
Madison, Wis. [Nov 15, 2024] - FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative is pleased to welcome Jeff Ditzenberger as Director of Communicati...
Nov 18, 2024
Wisconsin food blogger shares social media trends, advice
Joanna connected with Kelli Calkins, also known as @cookingwithkelli, about her role as a food blogger and social media manag...
Nov 17, 2024
Producing Quality Beef Workshops Scheduled
VERONA, Wisc. (Nov. 4, 2024) -- What physical traits enhance or detract fed cattle values? Why do some fed cattle sell for mo...
Nov 14, 2024
Have a "Dairy" Great Idea or Program? Applications for Dairy's Foundation Grants Due Dec. 1
Juneau, Wis. - Have a unique idea to share the story of modern dairy production? An existing dairy exhibit or project that n...
Nov 14, 2024
Strengthen Business and Culture at PDP Managers Academy
DAIRY NEWS - A dairy business can invest in the best genetics, technologies, equipment and facilities, but the only way to ma...
Nov 13, 2024
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