News across Dane County
‘Perfect Sundays’ Brings Farming and Mental Health Story to the Screen at World Dairy Expo
( Featured photo: ‘Perfect Sundays’ Producer Sam Goldberg with Teri Barr following an interview at World Dairy Expo. ) For Sam Goldberg, making television has always been about telling stories that stay with people. Now, he’s using that passion to produce a series about farming,…
Wisconsin Youth Take Home Top Honors at World Dairy Expo’s Junior Holstein Show
(Featured photo: The Grand Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show went to Arolene Dempsey Ella, exhibited by Alyson Doiron of Cap-Santé, Quebec, Canada. Reserve Grand Champion honors went to Go-Sho Tatoos In Jericho-ET, exhibited by Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Sadie…
International Dairy Leaders to Explore U.S. Soy Opportunities During World Dairy Expo
Dairy industry leaders from Cambodia and Kazakhstan will be visiting Wisconsin as part of the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (ASA/WISHH). The program’s trade team is focusing on strengthening relationships between international buyers and…
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UW-River Falls Welcomes USDA As Presenter
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears will discuss food safety issues during a public presentation at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Brashears will speak from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Kinnickinnic River…
Community Planning Month
Mayor Diaz proclaims the month of October as Community Planning Month recognizing the contributions made by the Planning and Development Department and extend our thanks for their continued commitment to public service.
Interview: House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn GT Thompson at World Dairy Expo
The Chairman of the House Ag Committee, Glenn GT Thompson from Pennsylvania gives a one-on-one update on the farm bill while at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, on Thursday, October 1. Thompson also spoke with Larry Lee from the Mid-West Farm Report about labor…
Wisconsin Reduces HPAI Milk Testing as Surveillance Continues
Dairy farmers in Wisconsin are still being monitored for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), but state officials are testing fewer milk samples than they did earlier this year. And the change is intentional. Wisconsin moved to a reduced testing frequency after…
“Joe Biden won.” – Rep. Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 election. What could a Gov. Tiffany do in 2028?
Tom Tiffany supported Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. As governor, he would play a key part in the state's 2028 election. "I’ll certify whoever wins the most votes in Wisconsin," he said.
Ag Secretary Rollins Announces DMC Enrollment, Dairy Innovation Funding at World Dairy Expo
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins shared a message of support for dairy farmers during her stop at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin on Wednesday. And while there, she also announced a reauthorized Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment, dairy innovation funding,…
42nd Forage Analysis Super Bowl is a little Different from the Early World Dairy Expo Days
It’s a long-running tradition at the World Dairy Expo. But did you know the Forage Analysis Super Bowl is also considered one of the premiere forage quality competitions in the industry? Dan Undersander is a retired University of Wisconsin-Madison forage expert. He organized the…
