ATCP 51 has been given a minor technical revision to 51.10(4) and 51.34(5)(b) to allow for ease in reporting to DATCP. Previously, the rule only stated postal service and fax […]
Wisconsin Ag Groups React to DATCP Secretary-designee Vote
The following Wisconsin agriculture groups, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Association, Wisconsin Soybean Association, Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants, […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Concerned with Proposed Changes to Livestock Siting Law
It is hard not to get caught up in the busyness of our daily routine, and often the tyranny of the urgent is what gets our attention. But something is […]
Wisconsin Farmers Encouraged to Submit Comments on Livestock Siting Law
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has opened a comment period on the Livestock Facility Siting Law (ATCP 51). Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers to […]
DATCP: Working for the People Every Day
Guest Column from DATCP Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff With a wide breadth and depth of responsibilities, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is truly the people’s agency. We […]
Joint Finance Committee Supports Ag Items in Budget
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is supportive of the latest votes from Joint Committee on Finance members on Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issues that impact farmers. “These are […]
Spring in Madison
Spring in downtown Madison is beautiful – the breeze off the lakes and the tulips around the Capitol can make winter in Wisconsin seem far away. The spring following a […]
As Weather Warms, Farm Bureau Warns of Manure Runoff Risk
Warmer temperatures in the weather forecast are certainly welcomed by many, but they can also pose challenges for farmers. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to plan ahead and […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on the Appointment of Brad Pfaff as DATCP Secretary
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Governor-elect Tony Evers’ appointment of Brad Pfaff as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Board Member Testifies at DATCP Meeting on Deer Fencing
On Tuesday, July 24 District 7 Board member Adam Kuczer testified on behalf of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Board Meeting […]
Holte: New Dairy Scholarship Program Invests in Our Future Leaders
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Young people have a desire to learn and implement new technology or better management practices to […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Asks Farmers and Motorists To Work Together to Keep Roadways Safe
Spring is here which means one thing for farmers: it’s time to hit the fields. Tractors and other implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but […]
