Category Archives: Farm News
Time Running Short for Farmers to Apply for COVID Aid
Wisconsin farmers, who are struggling during the pandemic crisis, still have a chance to sign up for federal aid. They're urged to act quickly, as assistance groups say the latest round especially cou...
Nov 15, 2020 Worried young farmer standing on field and looking at papers from bank, tractor in background
Farm Center Part of A Multi-State Effort Focusing on Farmer Mental Wellness
The Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is part of a new 12-state effort aimed at providing education, resources, and support to farmers, agri...
Nov 15, 2020 RichardBH / CC
2020 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway
One election is now over, however another one has just begun. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farm...
Nov 11, 2020
DATCP to Resume Produce Safety Rule Training Online
The Wisconsin DATCP is offering virtual food safety training to help produce farmers comply with the Produce Safety Rule (PSR). In-person training was suspended earlier this year to help slow the spre...
Oct 21, 2020 Abi Begum / CC
Enrollment Begins for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs for 2021
Agricultural producers can now enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2021 crop year. These key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety-net p...
Oct 19, 2020 SupportPDX / CC
Like a Library Book, WI Farmers Share Equipment for Conservation
The fall harvest is here, and while many farmers say they wish to add conservation to their to-do-list, it's not always easy. In northeastern Wisconsin, one piece of equipment is giving producers the ...
Oct 17, 2020
Transition to New Wisconsin State Hemp Plan Postponed; Current Pilot Program Extended
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recently announced that it has postponed the transition to the new Wisconsin State Hemp Plan. Instead of implementing the...
Oct 17, 2020 Farmer growing hemp and checking plants growth, agriculture and environment concept
USDA Announces Oct. 30 Deadline to Submit Wildfire, Hurricane Disaster Assistance Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that Friday, Oct. 30th, 2020, is the deadline to submit applications for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program - Plus (WHIP+) for 2018 an...
Oct 16, 2020
Area Woman Is Finalist For Wisconsin Farm Bureau Honor
A Manitowoc County woman has been selected as one of four finalists for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Excellence in Ag award. Stephanie Abts is a dairy nutritionist at Rio Creek Feed Mill, Inc. in Algoma....
Oct 01, 2020 seligmanwaite / CC
WI Researchers Try "Moneyball" Approach for Cover Crops
Analytics are a key measuring tool in professional sports today, but data-driven assessments aren't limited to that industry. In Wisconsin, agricultural researchers are asking farmers for feedback abo...
Sep 20, 2020 SupportPDX / CC
