News Release Archive: 2016

​​​​​December 19, 2016:  Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board Election Under Way

December 13, 2016:  Easy Returns Make for Happy Holidays

December 8, 2016:  Consumers Advised to Not Consume Select Candy Products from Country Lane Candy Shoppe

December 7, 2016:  Hearings Set on Changes to Soil and Water Conservation Rule

December 6, 2016:  Send Shipping Scammers Packing

December 2, 2016:  Wisconsin Businesses Invited to Sign Up for 2017 VIV Asia Trade Show

November 29: 2016:  "Something Special" Companies Stand Out at "Feast!" Food Show

November 29, 2016:  Fake Charities: Don't Let Scammers Bank on Your Goodwill

November 29, 2016:  Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants: Funding Awarded to 11 Farmer Groups

November 29, 2016:  Salmonella Infections Linked to Dairy Bull Calves Prompt Warning from Animal Health Officials

November 23, 2016:  Scammers Dangle Gift Cards as Clickbait

November 22, 2016:  Fees, Fine Print and Other Gift Card Gotchas

November 21, 2016:  Shopping by Smartphone?  Shop Smart.

November 18, 2016:  Don't Leave Toy Safety to Chance

November 17, 2016:  Holiday Promotions Can Ad Up to Confusion

November 15, 2016:  DATCP Holiday Release Package 2016

November 11, 2016:  Consumer Alert: Traveling Asphalt Crew Reported in Outagamie County

November 10, 2016:  Layaway: Different Stores, Different Rules

November 8, 2016:  Comments Close Nov. 15 on Omega® 500F for Potatoes

November 7, 2016:  Veterinary Examining Board Seeks Rules Advisory Committee Members

November 4, 2016:  Hearing Set on New Veterinary Medical Surgery Rule

November 4, 2016:  Petition Period Opens for 2017 Ag Enterprise Areas

November 3, 2016:  Growers Can Learn How to Access Institutional Markets at Upcoming Meeting​

November 1, 2016:  Sign Up Open for 2017 Landscape Pesticide Registry

October 26, 2016:  Halloween Costumes Scare Up Trouble For Your Pet

October 24, 2016:  When Computer Troubles Pop Up, Scammers Offer "Help"

October 14, 2016:  Emerald Ash Borer Found in Manitowoc County; Quarantine Status Unchanged​

October 12, 2016:  Workshops Designed to Help Ag Professessional Coach Clients Through Current 'Rough Patch'

October 12, 2016:  Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch is Oct. 13

October 12, 2016:  National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Week #2:  Your Best Defense Against Data Breaches?  Your Employees.

October 6, 2016:  Produce, Well Water Top Concerns After Recent Flooding

October 5, 2016:  National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Week #1:  Take Online Safety Into Your Own Hands

September 30, 2016:  CWD-positive White-tailed Deer Found on Oconto County Hunting Preserve

September 22, 2016:  2015 WI Conservation Report: Technology, Partnerships Protect Soil and Water

September 22, 2016:  Big Storms = Big Business for Travelling Contractors

September 19, 2016:  Wisconsin State Veterinarian Issues Special Order to Control Canine Brucellosis

September 16, 2016:  Grand-View BBBK Dreamer selected 2016 Cow of the Year

September 14, 2016:  Don't Let Harvest Rush Lead to Manure Runoff

September 13, 2016: Consumer Alert: Card Skimmers Found in Fuel Dispensers at Wisconsin Stations

September 1, 2016:  International Experts to Discuss Global Dairy Trends at DATCP Symposium During World Dairy Expo

September 1, 2016:  Comments Close Sept. 9 on Echo® Use on Potatoes​​

August 31, 2016:  EAB Found in Sawyer County; Quarantine in Process​ 

August 31, 2016:  Equine Encephalitis Strikes in Northern Wisconsin

August 26, 2016:  DATCP Issues Consumer Advisory for Cottage Cheese Produced by Westby Cooperative Creamery

August 26, 2016:  Safe School Lunches are Cool, Literally

August 25, 2016:  School's In for Shipping Scammers

August 25, 2016:  National Dog Day:  5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Best Friend

August 24, 2016:  Directors Elected to Wisconsin Cranberry Board

August 24, 2016:  Three director's re-elected to Soybean Board

August 23, 2016:  Wisconsin Certifies First Nursery in Pest Control Pilot Program​​

August 19, 2016:  Cattle imports from Indiana under new restrictions due to tuberculosis find

August 19, 2016:  Earliest CREP Contracts Expiring; Sept. 30 Renewal Deadline

August 11, 2016:  Wisconsin Horse Diagnosed with West Nile Virus

August 11, 2016:  College Renters: Top Tips for an A+ Move

August 8, 2016:  Register Now for Feed Buyers Mission During the World Dairy Expo

August 5, 2016:  Comments Open on Echo® Use on Potatoes

August 3, 2016:  Porchlight Recalls Multi-grain Pancake Mix Due to Undeclared Allergen on the Label

August 1, 2016:  National Plant Protection Award Goes To Wisconsin Nursery Inspector

July 27, 2016:  Simple Tips for Back-to-School Shopping Success

July 22, 2016:  Race the Veggie 500 in State Fair's Farm & Family Building

July 20, 2016:  ​DATCP issues consumer advisory for yogurt produced by Sugar River Dairy

July 19, 2016:  Extreme Heat Poses Danger for Pets, Livestock​

July 15, 2016:  Soybean Board Election Voting Period Opens

July 15, 2016:  Cranberry Board Voting Period Now Open

July 13, 2016: Consumer Alert: Beware of Door-To-Door Contractors During Flood Cleanup

July 8, 2016:  Bring your questions for DATCP with you to Farm Tech Days

July 7, 2016:  Two New Ag Enterprise Areas to Be Added; One Expanded

​July 1, 2016:  COLUMN FROM SECRETARY BEN BRANCEL: Every month should be dairy month in Wisconsin

​​June 30, 2016:  Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Applications Now Available

June 30, 2016:  ​New sites to host AmeriCorps Farm to School Programs​

June 30, 2016:  Edible Startup Summit Offers Info On How to Start A Local Food Business

June 30, 2016:  Directors Elected to Wisconsin Cherry Board

June 27, 2016:  Directors Elected to Ginseng Board of Wisconsin

June 24, 2016:  Potato Growers Elect Thr​ee Directors to Market Board

June 21, 2016:  Guest Column: Identity Thieves Don't Take Vacation

June 21, 2016:  Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying to Resume Early Next Week

June 20, 2016:  Emerald Ash Borer Found in Juneau County; No Change in Quarantine Status​​

June 16, 2016:  Fake Vacation and Rental Property Deals and Other Online Classified Ad Risks​​

May 13, 2016:  Consumer Alert: Aggressive IRS Scam Calls Are Taxing Wisconsin Consumers

March 31, 2016:  Consumer Alert: Fake Mystery Shopper Ads Promise Money for Nothing and Gifts for Free

January 27, 2016:  Consumer Al​ert: Malware-Linked Spam Emails Misusing Names of Major Online Services​