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Be Wary of Dishonest Dupes, Consider Something Special from Wisconsin for Mother's Day
MADISON, Wis. - Whether for Mother's Day, an upcoming wedding, birthday, or any other special occasion, many consumers do their gift shopping completely online. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) cautions consumers to pay attention and confirm websites are legitimate before o...
May 03, 2024
Pickles Bar and Grill of Hazelhurst Wins the Wisconsin Beef Council's Inaugural 'Best Burger Contest'
Hazelhurst, Wisc. - The Wisconsin Beef Council is pleased to announce that the All American Burger at Pickles Bar and Grill in Hazelhurst is the winner of the inaugural Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest. The All American Burger is a half-pound burger with lettuce, tomato, raw onion, smoked garlic mayo and choice of chee...
May 02, 2024
CALS graduate student Maggie Becher researches the squeakiness of cheese
Sound is a very important sensory experience when eating different food products. Think about the crispiness of potato chips - you can clearly tell by sound cues, and the texture of the product, if it meets certain expectations that you have for the quality of the product. Similarly, squeakiness is something that many ...
May 02, 2024
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 &...
May 01, 2024
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...
May 01, 2024
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