On March 27, 2024, as part of the Tammy Baldwin for Senate statewide “Dairyland Tour,” Sen. Baldwin hosted a meet and greet with Jefferson County supporters in Fort Atkinson, WI.

On January 31, 2024, Ag Day was held at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison with legislative visits taking place at the Capitol following. Agenda: 11:30 a.m. | Welcoming comments and WFBF President Brad Olson 11:50 a.m. | 2024 Legislative and Political Outlook 12:45 p.m. | Legislative panel session feat. Sen. Ballweg, Sen. Pfaff, […]

On January 25, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 34: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis; Senate Bill 34 / Assembly Bill 35: modifying the designation of a free fishing weekend in January; Assembly Bill 124: the definition of public […]

PROGRAMMING NOTE: EXPERIENCED AUDIO DIFFICULTIES On December 7, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Agriculture held an executive session on the following: Assembly Bill 440: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products Assembly Bill 655: a transition to grass pilot program and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 419: creating an online, interactive carbon […]

On November 21, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Agriculture held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 440: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products Assembly Bill 655: a transition to grass pilot program and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 349: limitations on ownership of agricultural or forestry land in this […]

On October 24, 2024, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 396 / Assembly Bill 394: a driver education grant program Senate Bill 484: permits for certain oversize or overweight vehicles transporting forest products Senate Bill 363: permits for the overweight transport of pig iron […]

On July 27, 2023, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism held a public hearing on the following: Winters, Keene Of Wausau, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026 Meyers, Beth Of Bayfield, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Historical […]

On June 28, 2023, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Thompson, Secretary Craig, of Madison, as Secretary of the Department of Transportation, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor Senate Bill 66: seasonal period for farm service license endorsement Senate Bill 70: state finances and appropriations, […]

On June 14, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) held a livestock siting technical expert committee meeting. Agenda: 1. Call the Meeting to Order – DATCP staff            a. Roll Call            b. Open meeting notice                         2. TEC Final Report Edits 3. Acknowledgement and Thank You 4. Adjourn       

On May 17, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) held a livestock siting technical expert committee meeting. Agenda: 1. Call the Meeting to Order – DATCP staff a. Roll Call b. Open meeting notice c. Introductions d. Review Minutes of April 11 TEC Meeting 2. Review ATCP 51 general standards a. Background […]

On April 26, 2023, Faculty Flash Talks were presented in partnership with UW Connects Badger Talks featuring brief (10 min) showcases of the leading research by faculty from across the UW–Madison campus. Topics range from current events to major challenges directly impacting industries across Wisconsin, the U.S., and the world. Agenda: 2:00 PM | Tonya Roberts, […]