December 29, 2017:
Ripp appointed as DATCP Assistant Deputy Secretary
December 27, 2017:
Your Scam-Free 2018 Starts Now! (Column from DATCP Sec. Harsdorf)
December 21, 2017: Sec. Harsdorf Honors Jim Massey for Service to Agriculture
December 20, 2017: Consumer Alert: Fake DATCP "Invoice" Emails Making the Rounds
December 20, 2017:
Beef Jerky Recalled; Allergens Missing From Label
December 18, 2017:
DATCP: A Look Back at 2017
December 12, 2017:
Ho, Ho, Hold Onto Your Receipts and Other Return Tips
December 4, 2017:
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Eau Claire County
December 4, 2017:
'Tis the Season for Fake Shipping Emails
November 29, 2017:
Harsdorf Encourages Farmers to Complete Ag Census
November 27, 2017:
Don't Let Charity Grinches Steal Your Holiday Goodwill
November 21, 2017:
Gift Card Dos, Don'ts and Gotchas
November 20, 2017:
Cyber Scrooges Steal While You Shop
November 17, 2017:
Safety First in Choosing Great Gifts
November 16, 2017:
The Season of Deals, The Season of Fine Print
November 14, 2017:
2017 Consumer Protection Bureau Holiday Release Package
November 13, 2017:
Moll appointed as DATCP Deputy Secretary
November 10, 2017:
DATCP quarantines Iowa County deer breeding farm after connection to Waupaca County hunting ranch CWD investigation
November 6, 2017: Something Special
from Wisconsin Offers Holiday and Gift-giving Options That are 'Uniquely Wisconsin'
November 3, 2017:
Petition Period Opens for 2018 Ag Enterprise Areas
November 1, 2017:
Edible Startup Summit Offers Training for Food Business Entrepreneurs; Registration Closes Nov. 9
October 27, 2017:
Cyber Security Awareness Month - Daily Tips, Week 5: Lock Down Your Login
October 20, 2017:
CWD Positive White-tailed Deer Found on Waupaca County Hunting Ranch
October 20, 2017:
Cyber Security Awareness Month - Daily Tips, Week 4: Safety on the Go (Mobile Devices)
October 19, 2017:
Waupaca County is Site of Newest Ag Enterprise Area
October 18, 2017:
Edible Startup Summit Offers Comprehensive Info About How to Grow Your Own Food Business
October 16, 2017: Consumer Alert: Diesel-Tainted Gasoline Distributed in Wisconsin
October 13, 2017:
Cyber Security Awareness Month - Daily Tips, Week 3: Cyber Scam Risks
October 12, 2017: Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Marathon County
October 6, 2017:
Cyber Security Awareness Month - Daily Tips, Week 2: Keep a Clean Machine
October 3, 2017: CWD-positive White-tailed Deer Found on Shawano County Hunting Ranch
October 2, 2017: Helping You Stay Cyber Safe, One Tip at a Time (DATCP Recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month)
October 2, 2017: Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Applications Now Available
September 27, 2017: Wisconsin Offers Children's Coloring Book as Part of Worldwide Effort to Control Spread of Rabies Virus
September 26, 2017: Consumer Alert: Don't "Hangout" with Fake Job Scammers
September 26, 2017: Detjen's Northern Trails Issues Voluntary Recall for Marinated Chicken
September 22, 2017: New State Budget Cuts Farmer Costs for Pesticides, Fertilizers
September 19, 2017:
Mapleton Vly LT Borroloola is 2017 Cow of the Year
September 14, 2017: Consumer Alert: Equifax Data Breach: Phone Scams are the Next Risk
September 14, 2017:
Layaway: Read Up Before You Put Money Down
September 8, 2017: Consumer Alert: Equifax Data Breach: What Do You Do Now?
September 7, 2017: Exercise Caution When Adopting a Dog from a Hurricane Region
September 7, 2017:
This Grandparents Day, Share Your Scam Knowledge
September 6, 2017:
DATCP Hosting 'Changing Landscape of Dairy' Symposium at World Dairy Expo, Oct. 6
September 5, 2017:
DATCP Hosting Webinar Sept. 22 on How to Obtain Exporting Documents
September 5, 2017: Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Five New Wisconsin Counties
August 31, 2017: Consumer Alert: Costly Timeshare Resale Fraud Targeting Wisconsin Consumers
August 30, 2017:
Two Directors Re-Elected to Wisconsin Soybean Board
August 30, 2017:
Cranberry Growers Re-elect One Director, Elect Another
August 29, 2017: New Conservation Cost-Sharing Available in Lafayette County
August 28, 2017:
Watch for Charity Scams in Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
August 28, 2017: College Students: Outsmart Social Media Scammers
August 25, 2017: DATCP Issues Consumer Advisory for Brown Chicken Brown Cow Marinated Mushrooms
August 18, 2017:
Identity Theft 101: Protecting Yourself on Campus
August 17, 2017:
'Save the Dates' for the 2017 Edible Startup Summit Nov. 17-18 in Madison
August 15, 2017:
'Something Special' Companies Dominate at State Fair Eats and Treats Competition
August 11, 2017: Brancel Applauds FDA Action on Ultrafiltered Milk
August 4, 2017: Consumer Alert: Beware of Online Rental Scams
July 28, 2017: CREP Deadline Approaching; Flooded Lands Good Candidates
July 27, 2017:
Move In/Move Out Tips for Renters
July 26, 2017:
Register Now for Value-Added Feed Buyers Mission During World-Dairy Expo
July 26, 2017:
Application Period Open for Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
July 24, 2017: Consumer Alert: Consumer Protection Hotline Subjected to 'Spoofing'
July 24, 2017: West Nile Virus Found in Central Wisconsin Horse
July 20, 2017:
Letter from the Secretary: Brancel to retire in August
July 17, 2017:
Do Your Homework for Back-To-School Shopping Success
July 13, 2017: Well Water a Top Concern for Produce Growers After Recent Flooding
July 13, 2017:
Facing Flood Damage? Don't be Left High and Dry by Storm Chasers
July 10, 2017:
Military Consumer Protection Month: Consumer Resources for Wisconsin Servicemembers and Their Families
June 30, 2017:
Equip Yourself with Consumer Knowledge at Farm Technology Days
June 29, 2017: Consumer Alert: Fake Amazon Order Cancellation Emails Making the Rounds
June 29, 2017:
Counties Can Apply to Host 2019 Alice in Dairyland Finals
June 28, 2017:
Potato Board Directors Re-elected
June 28, 2017:
Director Re-elected to Wisconsin Cherry Board
June 28, 2017:
Ginseng Producers Re-elect Two Board Directors
June 27, 2017:
Connect With DATCP Staff at Farm Tech Days, July 11-13
June 27, 2017:
Field Days to Focus on Specialty Crop Growing Techniques in Door County
June 26, 2017:
This Fourth of July, Think Fireworks Safety First
June 20, 2017: Gypsy Moth Aerial Treatments to Resume Early Next Week
June 19, 2017: Consumer Alert: Another Day, Another IRS Phone Scam Variation
June 16, 2017: Brancel Asks State's Farmers to Help North Dakota Neighbors
June 15, 2017:
School's Out! Cyber Safety is In.
June 13, 2017:
24-Hour Turnarounds Keep Exporters Coming to DATCP
June 13, 2017:
Gypsy Moth Survey Under Way in Wisconsin
June 6, 2017: Consumer Alert: Fake DATCP Emails Circulating
June 6, 2017: Shining a Light on Success: 2016 Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Annual Report
June 5, 2017: Brancel Column: Impact of Dairy Reaches Beyond the Barn Doors
June 1, 2017: Don't Get Tripped Up By Vacation Scams
June 1, 2017: Invite Pollinators to Your Yard, Says Brancel
May 30, 2017: Comments Open on Spartan 4F® Use on Strawberries
May 24, 2017:
Know Before You Go: Car Repair Tips for Travelers
May 22, 2017:
Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Recipients Announced
May 18, 2017:
Spring Storm Damage Draws Transient Contractors
May 17, 2017:
Adams County to Host 2018 Alice in Dairyland Finals
May 17, 2017:
Wisconsin Cherry Board Election Underway
May 16, 2017:
Election Period Now Open for Wisconsin Ginseng Board
May 16, 2017:
Wisconsin Potato Board Election Open Until June 10
May 15, 2017:
Siemers-Peterman of Cleveland, Wis. is 70th Alice in Dairyland
May 11, 2017: Consumer Alert: Fake We Energies Calls Targeting Small Businesses
May 8, 2017:
Brancel Guest Column: Lessons Learned Should Guide Dairy's Future
May 8, 2017:
Questionable Flower Vendors Petal Their Wares
May 4, 2017:
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Election Underway
May 4, 2017:
WI Delegation, Cheese Carver Attend China Dairy Expo
May 2, 2017:
Wisconsin Cranberry Board Nomination Period Open
May 2, 2017:
Nominations Accepted for Wisconsin Soybean Board
May 1, 2017:
Brancel Thanks Milk Handlers and Processors for Stepping Up
April 28, 2017: Consumer Alert: Taxpayers Reporting Fake, Threatening Wisconsin Department of Revenue Calls
April 27, 2017: Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate Against Mosquito-borne Illness
April 25, 2017:
Yard Sales: Dangerous Items Are No Bargain at Any Price
April 25, 2017: Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying to Begin in May
April 24, 2017: Comments Open on Nimitz® Use on Carrots
April 19: 2017:
Tickets Available for 70th Alice in Dairyland Finals
April 19, 2017:
Brancel: Here's How Wisconsin Residents Can Help Our Dairy Farmers During the Current Crisis
April 18, 2017:
Veterinarians Sought to Submit Applications for Loan Repayment Program Grants for Service in 7 Shortage Areas of Wisconsin
April 18, 2017:
Brancel Hopes All Farmers Sign Up for the Census
April 18, 2017:
Student Job Seekers Run Risk of Getting Schooled by Scammers
(DATCP/DWD Co-Release)
April 17, 2017:
Brancel Applauds Processors Adding Dairy Farmers
April 13, 2017:
Milk Marketing Board Candidates Announced
April 13, 2017: Medford Student Wins State Cabbage Award
April 13, 2017:
Brancel to Lead Trade Mission to Major Dairy Conference in Mexico
April 11, 2017: Help Keep Pests from Bugging Wisconsin: Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
April 7, 2017:
Wisconsin and New York Urge Federal Aid for Their Dairy Farmers
April 7, 2017:
Field Days to Focus on How to Grow Specialty Crops in Northern Wisconsin
April 6, 2017: Consumer Alert: The IRS Will Not Call and Threaten You
April 5, 2017:
DATCP Farm Center Here to Lend a Helping Hand
March 30, 2017:
Every Day is April Fool's Day for Email Scammers
March 28, 2017: Comments Open on Reflex® Use on Lima Beans
March 23, 2017:
Milk Marketing Board Nomination Period Closes April 1
March 17, 2017: 2017 Alice in Dairyland Candidates Announced
March 17, 2017:
Release Package: Don't Forget Your SPF (Scam Protection Facts) This Spring Break
March 15, 2017:
Organic Veterinary Training Sessions Scheduled
March 15, 2017:
Seminar to Offer Food Export Education
March 14, 2017: Consumer Alert: Don't Get Swept Away in Sweepstakes Scams
March 14, 2017:
State Settles with DIRECTV Over Billing and Cancellation Issues
March 10, 2017: National Consumer Protection Week:
Handy Tips for Home Improvement Planning
March 10, 2017:
Apply Now for Grants to Grow Local Food Markets
March 9, 2017: National Consumer Protection Week:
Make Use of New Tools in the Fight Against ID Theft
March 9, 2017: Poultry Owners Urged to Increase Biosecurity Efforts
March 8, 2017: National Consumer Protection Week:
Open Communication Key to Handling Telecommunications Disputes
March 7, 2017: National Consumer Protection Week:
Knowledge is Power in Rental Relationships
March 6, 2017: National Consumer Protection Week:
"Yes" Scams and a Closer Look at 2016 Telemarketing Complaint Numbers
March 1, 2017:
Milk Marketing Board Nomination Period Opens
March 1, 2017:
Nominations Open for Wisconsin Cherry Board
March 1, 2017: Nomination Period Now Open for Ginseng Board
March 1, 2017:
Another Year, Another Set of Annual Weights and Measures Results to Celebrate
February 28, 2017: Advice from DATCP to Manure Applicators: Plan to Spread? Look Ahead
February 23, 2017:
Timeshare Reseller Settles with State of Wisconsin Regarding Sales Practice Allegations
February 10, 2017:
Hmong, Beginning Ag Growers Can Learn How to Access K-12 Institutional Markets at Workshops
February 10, 2017:
Sweetheart Scams Cost Victims More Than a Broken Heart
February 6, 2017:
Tax Identity Theft Avoidance Starts with the Taxpayer
February 6, 2017: DATCP Issues Recall for Beef Jerky Produced by Johnson's Sausage Shoppe, Inc.
February 2, 2017:
DATCP Releases Top Ten Consumer Complaints for 2016
February 1, 2017:
Nominations Accepted for WI Potato Industry Board
February 1, 2017:
Apply Now for Grants for Specialty Crop Industries
February 1, 2017:
See Suspicious Tax Prep Practices? Let Us Know
January 27, 2017:
Deadline Approaching for Alice in Dairyland Applications
January 26, 2017:
Data Privacy Day: Take Small Steps for Big Protection
January 24, 2017:
Three Directors Re-elected to WI Corn Promotions Board
January 19, 2017:
PSC Seminar Offers Farmers and Businesses Details, Potential Partnerships in Anaerobic Digester Project Proposals
January 17, 2017: Rustic Log Furniture Could Harbor Pests, DATCP Cautions
January 12, 2017:
Awareness: the Key to a Scam-Free 2017 (Guest Column)
January 5, 2017: Consumer Alert: Wisconsin Consumers Report Auto "Warranty" Robocalls
January 3, 2017:
Clean Water and Renewable Energy Request for Proposal Now Available
January 3, 2017:
Alice in Dairyland Applications Now Available