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Public Invited to Next Dairy Task Force 2.0 Meeting
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 5:26:41 CST Leaders of the newly created Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.
WCMA Announces 2019 Award Recipients
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 5:26:41 CST The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association has selected ten individuals to be recognized at the 2019 Cheese Industry Conference for their outstanding work in the dairy manufacturing industry.
WDE Announces Official Judges for 2019 Dairy Shows
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 5:26:41 CST World Dairy Expo has announced the official judges for its 2019 dairy cattle shows.
UW Collegiate FFA to Host Hockey Extravaganza
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 5:26:41 CST FFA students from around the state are being invited to cheer on the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team on February 9 as part of Hockey Extravaganza, an annual event hosted by UW-Madison's Collegiate FFA chapter.
NPPC Offers Lois Britt Memorial Scholarships
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 5:26:41 CST The National Pork Producers Council is offering the 2019 Lois Britt Memorial Scholarship to students who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry.

WCGA News

Wisconsin Corn Growers Oppose Proposed Cuts To Farm Programs

June 2, 2017 | News

Lisbon, Wisconsin – The proposed FY2018 budget revealed last week by the White House included steep cuts to several important farm programs that are necessary to help strengthen the farming economy, both in Wisconsin and throughout the country. The Wisconsin Corn … Continued

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Wisconsin Corn Groups Respond to Didion Milling Explosion

June 1, 2017 | News

Lisbon, Wisconsin – The village of Cambria experienced an unimaginable tragedy overnight following an explosion at Didion Milling. While much remains unknown about the disaster, Columbia County officials have reported that one person was killed, 11 were injured, and two are … Continued

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Jetz & E15 Subject of WISN Saturday Spotlight

May 18, 2017 | News

Milwaukee, WI – The successful introduction of E15 at Jetz Convenience Stores in Metro Milwaukee was the subject of Jerry Bott’s Saturday Spotlight earlier this year on WISN. The segment featured a number of highly-esteemed expert guests including: Bob O’Connor – … Continued

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WCGA and WBFA Commend Kwik Trip on E15 Efforts

May 2, 2017 | Press Release

Lisbon, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) and Wisconsin BioFuels Association (WBFA) applaud Kwik Trip on its recent decision to join Prime the Pump, an ethanol industry initiative created to help the early retail adopters of high-level ethanol … Continued

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DATCP: Isoxaflutole Use Limited To 12 Wisconsin Counties

April 12, 2017 | News

Provided by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection: As pesticide dealers and applicators and crop farmers may know, rules about using herbicides containing isoxaflutole have been changing in the past couple of years. Let’s try to clarify where you … Continued

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Wisconsin Corn Elects New Officers

April 6, 2017 | Press Release

Lisbon, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) and the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) elected their 2017 officer teams. Elections were held during the March board meeting, with new officers starting their year-long positions immediately. The promotion board … Continued

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New Members Elected To WCGA Board Of Directors

February 2, 2017 | News

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) elected several new members to its Board of Directors at the WCGA Annual Meeting held during the 2017 Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo. Ben Augustine, incumbent, was re-elected to serve his third … Continued

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NCGA Welcomes Governor Perdue to Lead USDA

January 19, 2017 | NCGA

WASHINGTON – National Corn Growers Association President and Texas farmer Wesley Spurlock today congratulated former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue on his nomination to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “The National Corn Growers Association congratulates Governor Perdue on … Continued

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Meet The Winners Of The 2016 Corn Yield Contest

December 21, 2016 | News

Lisbon, Wisconsin – This year’s record growing season was reflected in yields in the 2016 Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) Corn Yield Contest. Contests were held for growers in Columbia County, Dodge/Fond du Lac Counties, and Juneau/Adams/Marquette Counties, as well as … Continued

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International Buying Teams Head to Wisconsin to See Grain Operations

October 20, 2016 | News

Lisbon, Wisconsin – Export Exchange 2016 is coming up soon in Detroit, Michigan, and overseas grain buyers from Turkey will now see U.S. grain production and the U.S. export system for themselves here in Wisconsin. With a record corn harvest just … Continued

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