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USDA Puts Restrictions on Dairy Checkoff Spending
The USDA is halting all dairy checkoff funding for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) projects, including greenhouse-gas and net-zero initiatives. Secretary Brook Rollins says the restrictions will return research and promotion programs to their core mission of expanding…
Protecting Skin From UV Exposure Reduces Safety Hazard
The Skin Cancer Foundation, a leader in skin cancer public health education and advocacy, and AgriSafe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping agricultural workers healthy and safe, urge outdoor workers to practice sun safety and early skin cancer detection during National…
Wisconsin Livestock Sales: Beef Steady, Hogs & Lambs Lower
Wisconsin cattle prices held steady this week, while hog and lamb markets trended lower. USDA & Export Reports Last week’s Cattle on Feed report proved bullish overall. Feedlots with over 1,000 head held 11.16 million cattle. While this marks a 0.7% increase from last September,…
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In Wisconsin, Dairy Never Sleeps
A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin shines during National Dairy Month each year. As part of this, dairy farms across the state welcome people to the farm to learn about the food…
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Pepper Jack Cheese Gets Its Own Day Of Recognition
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) establishes September 21st as the first National Pepper Jack Cheese Day to celebrate America’s growing love for bold flavors. This new annual holiday honors an American original. Pepper Jack satisfies consumer cravings for intense, flavorful…
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