The U.S. Championship Cheese Contest is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, innovation, and camaraderie in the cheese industry. Contest Coordinator Kirsten Strohmenger emphasizes the unique spirit of the event, stating, “It’s a competition, but it’s friendly and en...

Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Josh Harder (D-CA) have introduced the Protecting Mothers and Infants’ Access to Milk Act. This bill aims to restore the maximum monthly milk allowance for families using the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Rep. Van Orden emp...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ice anglers to remove their permanent ice shanties before deadlines. Ice shanties that are not removed daily must be off the ice by the following dates: March 1 – Wisconsin-Minnesota boundary waters March 2 – Inland waters south of Highway 64 March...

The Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will host the 2025 Business Conference on March 12-13 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. This two-day event will offer dairy producers insights into financial management, business strategy, and the latest industry innovations. Sessions will be available in Spanish...

Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers gathered on February 14 for their annual meeting to share ideas, discuss research, and also hear from experts. Farmers, supporters, and community members attended the event, which featured regenerative farmer Rick Clark as the keynote speaker. Clark, a fifth-generation farmer from In...