April 14, 2020, Madison, Wis. — Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have been fielding calls from concerned consumers and farmers about retailers limiting the amount of dairy that shoppers can purchase. The two organizations have been working diligently to contact retailers in Wisconsin to …
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced the name of its 2020 scholarship recipients. Each year, WCMA supports the dairy industry’s next generation of leaders through scholarship awards worth a total of $15,000.
“WCMA members recognize education as a key factor in the strengthening and growth of the dairy industry,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive …
GRANTSBURG, Wis. (FOX 9) – Burnett Dairy Cooperative, a Wisconsin-based cheese manufacturer located about 75 miles northeast of Minneapolis, is giving back in a time of need.
“Although we cannot control the pandemic or what’s going on today we certainly can try to do our part in contributing to make a difference and that’s what …
To say that COVID-19 has created an unprecedented shakeup in the lives of billions around the globe is likely an understatement. Words do not seem to highlight the severity and novelty of the crisis, nor did most people ever imagine that a pandemic could so starkly change lifestyles in just a few short weeks. Millions …
WASHINGTON (SBG) – With more than 16 million Americans filing for unemployment over the last three weeks, staggering numbers exceed even what we saw during the great recession of a decade ago.
The Trump administration now recognizes the need — more urgently than ever for a resurgence in manufacturing jobs once …
From the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: The Division of Food and Recreational Safety (DFRS) has discontinued normal inspection activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure that new Bulk Milk Weighers and Samplers (BMWS) are able to sample and pick up milk during this period, the division is adopting a modified …
The food industry, in addition to President Donald Trump and others, has stressed that food supplies are adequate during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But getting those supplies where they need to be has proven to be a challenge as buying patterns shift and “panic” buying creates temporary shortages of certain grocery staples.
While all modes …
As COVID-19 has spread throughout the world, disruption to our lives has unfolded at a pace and a breadth barely seen in peacetime circumstances. Despite governments around the world scrambling to enact financial measures to help employers and encourage them to retain staff, the shutdowns that are commonplace around the world have tested the leadership …
Cybersecurity has been an issue ever since organizations started embracing internet connections. However, the threat landscape has continued to evolve as organizations have progressively added their strategic manufacturing equipment into the mix to capitalize on the many benefits of embracing big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).
Unfortunately, these same technologies can rapidly become …
As our country comes together to slow the spread of COVID-19, on March 16th, the President issued updated Coronavirus Guidance for American workers. This guidance states that:
“If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a …