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, […]
On April 11, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) held a livestock siting technical expert committee meeting. Agenda: Introductions Review Minutes of March 6 and 13 TEC Meetings Review ATCP 51 standards for Setbacks and Odor and Air Emissions Background on standard – DATCP Staff Previous recommendations – DATCP Staff Discuss […]
On April 4, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Agriculture held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 64: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program Assembly Bill 131: membership in county land conservation committees
On March 29, 2023, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag Day was held at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison with legislative visits taking place at the Capitol following. This event gives Wisconsin farmers and agriculturists the opportunity to learn more about state issues affecting agriculture and to meet with their state legislators. Agenda […]
On March 15, 2023, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 58: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program Senate Bill 59: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants Romanski, Secretary Randy Of Monona, as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and […]
