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...
Wisconsin Corn Groups Respond to Didion Milling Explosion
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...
Jetz & E15 Subject of WISN Saturday Spotlight
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 -...
WCGA and WBFA Commend Kwik Trip on E15 Efforts
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...
DATCP: Isoxaflutole Use Limited To 12 Wisconsin Counties
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...
Wisconsin Corn Elects New Officers
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...