Category Archives: Farm News
DATCP Waives Surcharge for Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program Fund
For the fourth consecutive year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is waiving the usual surcharge for the Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program (ACCP). Fer...
May 18, 2021
Ballots for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election Due Soon
Only a few days remain for farmers to submit their ballots for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board election. There are eight seats up for grabs including in District 17 which encompasses Calumet and Ma...
May 18, 2021 Robert Stinnett / CC
Election Period Begins for the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board
Wisconsin potato growers have until June 15th to vote to elect three members to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended on April 1st, and all three ...
May 11, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
DATCP Publishes Emergency Rule to Add Hemp Remediation Option
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has published an emergency rule effective Monday, May 3, that will allow hemp growers to take advantage of some provision...
May 04, 2021
DATCP Seeking Nominations for Manitowoc County's District on Wisconsin Soybean Board
The DATCP is now accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Board, including one representing a portion of Eastern Wisconsin. They are looking for someone to represent District 6, wh...
May 03, 2021
Newton Woman Nominated to Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified ten nominees that are eligible for election to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Boar...
May 03, 2021 World's Direction
DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast this spring before spreading manure on their fields. Spre...
Mar 30, 2021
USDA Publishes Final Rule for Hemp Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a final rule for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program, effective Monday, March 22. While Wisconsin will continue operating un...
Mar 24, 2021 Farmer growing hemp and checking plants growth, agriculture and environment concept
FSA Reminds Ag Investors About Reporting U.S. Agricultural Land Holdings
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Tom Schneider of the Calumet, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan County FSA offices reminds foreign investors with an interest ...
Mar 17, 2021
Application Deadline for 2021 Youth Agriculture Council Fast Approaching
The deadline for students looking to be a part of the 2021-2022 Youth Agriculture Council is fast approaching. Students who will be High School seniors next school year have until March 31st to submit...
Mar 16, 2021
