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College student communicator hosts European agriculture discussion
RIVER FALLS, WI. - After studying and completing her final semester as an undergraduate college student in European countries including Ireland, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands, Michelle Stangler, the host and creator of the Positivity in Ag Podcast, is sharing - for the first time - select podcast episodes at the &...
11h ago
Meet the 77th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates
MADISON, Wis - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 77th Alice in Dairyland. The candidates are Cierra Essock, Halei Heinzel, Katrina Hoesly, Michaela King, Kiley Pagel, and Lauren Siemers. Prior to being selected, the top cand...
14h ago
Apple Lake AEA Helps Lead Conservation Efforts in Northwestern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. - Situated in Wisconsin's Northwoods just east of the Mississippi River, the Apple Lake Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) is surrounded by small lakes in the Lower Apple River Watershed. This AEA covers almost 10,000 acres in the towns of Farmington and Alden in Polk County, and the town of Star Prairie ...
14h ago
Corn Growers grounded by GREET Model Announcement
Watertown, Wis. [May 1, 2024] - Wisconsin corn farmers are disappointed by the announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury this week limiting corn-based ethanol's contribution to the decarbonization of the aviation sector, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), through the 40B tax credits. The update to the Department ...
14h ago
Nominees Announced for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 13 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Eight districts are up for election beginning May 1, 2024. The following candidates, listed by district, hav...
18h ago
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