COVID-19: News Releases

January 29, 2021: DATCP Resumes Limited In-person Commercial Pesticide Application Certification Exams

January 27, 2021: UPDATE: Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended to March 31

January 14, 2021: DATCP Releases COVID-19 Report

January 4, 2021: 74th Alice in Dairyland Finals Cancelled

December 22, 2020: Midwestern State Agriculture Leaders: Follow Public Health Guidelines to Keep Our Food Supply Chain Strong

November 20, 2020: “Home for Thanksgiving” Takes on a New Meaning in 2020 

November 19, 2020: DATCP, DHS Share Tips to Help Wisconsinites Avoid Vaccine Trial Imposter Scams

October 2, 2020: As pandemic continues, so should our support for agriculture and food industries

October 2, 2020: Limited In-person Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification Exams Start October 6​​

September 21, 2020: Wisconsin Farm Support Program distributes over $8 million in second round of funding

September 4, 2020: Federal Eviction Moratorium Affects Wisconsin Residential Properties

August 27, 2020: DATCP Announces Recipients of Food Security Initiative Grants

July 15, 2020: Applications Open for DATCP Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant

July 3, 2020: With Prices Stabilizing, State Ends 'Abnormal Economic Disruption' Period​

June 25, 2020: DATCP Reminds Farmers to Apply for Wisconsin Farm Support Program by Monday​

June 24, 2020: DATCP Encourages Potential Applicants for Food Security Grants to Sign Up for Email Updates

June 16, 2020: Applications for Wisconsin Farm Support Program Top 3,600 in First Day; Farmers Encouraged to Apply ASAP

June 12, 2020: Virtual Alice in Dairyland Finals Set for June 19-20

June 5, 2020: DATCP Announces Details for $50 Million Wisconsin Farm Support Program​

May 28, 2020: What's next for agriculture: How the next round of federal aid could help Wisconsin farmers recover from COVID-19 challenges

May 27, 2020: Shop locally, shop responsibly during COVID-19​

May 20, 2020: DATCP Interim Secretary Applauds Gov. Evers' Action to Fund COVID-19 Response​

May 14, 2020: DATCP, DFW ​​Partially Lift State Dairy Assessment During COVID-19 Federal Disaster Declaration

May 1, 2020: DATCP, Pork Association Partner on 'Passion for Pork' Initiative

April 29, 2020: DATCP Conducts More Than 1,100 Food Safety Checks Throughout Wisconsin

April 29, 2020: DATCP Adopts Emergency Rule Prohibiting Late Fees on Rentals

April 21, 2020: DATCP Interim Secretary Statement on USDA COVID-19 Aid​

April 10, 2020: Alice in Dairyland Finals Moved to June 19-20

April 7, 2020: DATCP's Farm Center is Here to Help

​April 3, 2020: D​ATCP, WEDC Notify Farmers of Federal Paycheck Protection Program

April 2, 2020: Online Exam Available for Temporary Pesticide Applicator Certification

April 1: DATCP Advocates for Dairy Industry Amid Milk Disposal Concerns​​​

March 31: DATCP Extends Pesticide Applicator Certifications to October 31

March 27: DATCP is here to serve during COVID-19​​

March 25: DATCP Takes Action on Price Gouging Complaints

March 25: DATCP Issues RVP Variance Waiver to Gasoline Retailers

March 24: DFW Nomination Period Closes March 31; Guidance Issued for Remote Notarization

March 20: Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers, DATCP Report Wisconsin Fuel Supply Remains Stable

March 18: Pesticide Applicator Certification Testing Temporarily Suspended

March 17: DATCP Provides Resources for Farmers, Agribusinesses on COVID-19

March 17: DATCP Provides Tips for Wisconsin Consumers Seeking Ticket Refunds

March 16: Canceled: Gypsy Moth Treatment Plan Open Houses

March 13: DATCP Provides Important Information on Executive Order #72 and Wisconsin's Price Gouging Statute