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IOH Clarifications Now Law
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds Governor Walker’s signature of a bill that makes improvements to law that allowed farmers to legally operate their farm machinery on roadways. “Today Governor Walker, behind the legislative leadership of Senator Jerry Petrowski and Representative Keith Ripp, signed Assembly…
McCain Foods Plant Closure to Cost 120 Jobs
Fort Atkinson – McCain Foods is closing its plant in Fort Atkinson, and about 120 people will soon lose their jobs. McCain Foods president Frank Finn says the decision to close the plant is due to the overall business climate. Food products made in Fort…
First Mad Dog and Merrill Episode to Air Sunday; Feature Wisconsin Potato Growers Commercial
The WPVGA Promotions Committee is once again partnering with Mad Dog and Merrill through a sponsorship in 2015, one that includes a 30-second commercial dedicated to Wisconsin Potatoes. The commercial, which will appear in every episode of Mad Dog and Merrill for the 2015 season,…
Spud Seed Classic
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WPVGA Associate Division Putt-Tato Open
The WPVGA Associate Division will host the 15th Annual Golf Outing at the Bull’s Eye Country Club in Wisconsin Rapids. The golf outing is followed by a splendid dinner barbeque and raffle prize drawings. Registration deadline is June 26, 2015. Click here for More Information…
State Senate Okays New IoH Bill
Modifications to Wisconsin’s 2014 Implements of Husbandry law are another step closer to becoming enacted. On Tuesday, the State Senate approved Assembly Bill 113 by a voice vote. The measure makes more than 20 adjustments to the original IoH regulations, such as clarifying that implements…
Tickets Available for 68th Alice in Dairyland Finals
Wisconsin’s 68th Alice in Dairyland will be selected next month in Manitowoc County. Event coordinators say tickets are now available for two events in which the public is being invited to watch the candidates compete for the job. On May 8, a dinner and impromptu…
AMVAC Issues 2ee Restriction on In Furrow Use of Blocker 4F
AMVAC is aware of a few instances in 2014 where potatoes treated with Blocker had residues above the established US tolerance. AMVAC is researching the potential cause and conducting a study this year to confirm the approved use pattern will not yield residues above tolerance. …
Position Available: Portage County Water Resource Specialist
Portage County has posted a Water Resource Specialist job at the following link: http://portagecountyjobs.applicantstack.com/x/openings.
Assembly Approves Updated IoH Legislation
Nearly one year to the date from when Wisconsin’s Implements of Husbandry bill was signed into law, its main authors have produced a follow-up measure to correct some of the policy’s unforeseen issues. On Tuesday, the State Assembly approved AB 113 by a unanimous vote.…
