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Department of Labor Inspections
We have become aware of heightened U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division inspections at packing sheds in the Upper Midwest. This may be a localized issue, but we wanted to alert all of you and to ask you to share any information. At…
Wisconsin Potato Industry Plans Support for Hurricane Victims
The WPVGA will be working diligently with its members over the next several weeks to provide relief to Hurricane victims in Florida, Texas and elsewhere. We are asking all members–Growers, Associate Division and Auxiliary–to please consider a donation, no matter the size. Hurricane Irma in…
Please Share Pollinator Practices
The University of Wisconsin is conducting an assessment to determine practices currently being used in Wisconsin to enhance pollinators. We will use this information to direct further research and outreach efforts. Pollinators are defined as any animal that visits flowering plants and transfers pollen from…
Wisconsin Agricultural Education Center Unveils its New Name and Logo
As a proud supporter of the Wisconsin Agricultural Education Center (WAEC) we want to share an exciting update with our membership. This past month, the WAEC Board of Directors officially announced it’s new “doing business as” name and logo. When the center opens its doors…
Countdown to Census: What You Need to Know
WASHINGTON — In just a couple months, farmers and ranchers across the nation will start receiving the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Producers can mail in their completed census form, or respond online via the improved web questionnaire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics…
Wisconsin Cover Crops Conference Oct. 4
JACKSON, Wis. — In partnership with Sheboygan County UW-Extension, Washington and Ozaukee County Land Conservation Departments, and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) will be host the 2017 Wisconsin Cover Crops Conference, a tour examining the role of cover crops in soil…
Spudmobile Begins Tour of Trig’s Stores as Wisconsin Potatoes Hit Market
New crop Wisconsin potatoes are hitting the market and Trig’s stores aren’t missing a beat in letting people know. The popular Wisconsin retail chain kicks off their Wisconsin potatoes promotion this afternoon by picking spuds at the Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station beginning at 3:30pm for…
Equivalent Testing Methodologies for Agricultural Water
FDA has determined that the following methods are “scientifically valid” and “at least equivalent to the method of analysis in § 112.151(a) in accuracy, precision, and sensitivity: See https://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodScienceResearch/LaboratoryMethods/ucm575251.htm
Wisconsin Potatoes-Specific Episode with Mad Dog and Merrill to Air in September
August 27th was a jam-packed and fun-filled day spent on the Great Lakes Naval Station Military Base in Great Lakes, Illinois. It’s the day that the grilling-duo Mad Dog and Merrill filmed a Wisconsin Potato-specific episode on the base with participation from military personnel themselves.…
Alsum Farms, Green Bay Packers Giving Away Free Groceries
The Friesland-based Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc., is partnering with the Green Bay Packers to invite fans to enter for a chance to win free groceries for a month. Now through November 30, fans can enter the Alsum Sweepstakes. “Alsum Farms & Produce is excited…
