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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 2025 nomination period open for Ginseng Board of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Nomination forms must include signatures from at least five eligible growers other than the nominee. Growers must sign and...

Universities of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue seeks grant proposals

MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants each fall and spring in four areas: research, events and related activities, assessment, and...

Wisconsin Bankers Association: Banking professionals celebrated for milestones in industry service

Wisconsin Bankers Association Announces 50-, 60-, and 75-Year Club Inductees MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) commends seven individuals on joining its 50-Year Club, one individual on joining its 60-Year Club, and one individual on joining its 75-Year Club in 2024. These awards recognize exceptional dedication to Wisconsin’s banking industry.   “The...

Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces appointment of Julie Lassa as administrator

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development. “Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership,” said Romanski. “DATCP aims to be a resource to the industry and citizens of the state, and...

Fairchild Equipment: Receives eleventh consecutive industry award

Green Bay, Wisconsin — Fairchild Equipment, a recognized leader in the material handling industry, has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2024 by their industry trade association, The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This achievement marks the 11th year that Fairchild Equipment has achieved the Award.

Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association: John Bustamante elected WPVGA Board President for 2025

At a brief meeting held immediately following the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Annual Meeting, February 6, in Stevens Point, the WPVGA Board of Directors elected John Bustamante of Wysocki Family Farms, Plainfield, as its President for 2025. Bustamante (District 2) succeeds Charlie Mattek (District 1) of J.W. Mattek & Sons, Deerbrook, who served as...

Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association: Dianne Somers and Kevin Bula enter WPVGA Hall of Fame

Dianne Somers, co-owner of Plover River Farms Alliance, LLC, and Kevin Bula, longtime inspector with the Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program, were inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame at the industry’s Annual Awards Banquet held February 5, 2025, in Stevens Point. The WPVGA Hall of Fame honors lifetime...

Tech Council urging federal lawmakers to push for reversing NIH cuts

The Wisconsin Technology Council is urging the state’s congressional delegation to push for restoring National Institutes of Health funding and preventing similar cuts from being made elsewhere.  After the NIH on Friday announced cuts to grants that help cover indirect R&D costs for medical research institutions, the Tech Council sent a statement to Wisconsin’s...

TUE AM News: Tech Council urging federal lawmakers to push for reversing NIH cuts; Wisconsin joins multi-state suit challenging cap on administrative costs for federal research grants

-- The Wisconsin Technology Council is urging the state’s congressional delegation to push for restoring National Institutes of Health funding and preventing similar cuts from being made elsewhere.  After the NIH on Friday announced cuts to grants that help cover indirect R&D costs for medical research institutions, the Tech Council sent a statement to...

Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: ICYMI: Labor leaders call for Line 5 relocation project to move forward

Madison, Wis – In a guest column published today by the Capital Times, president and business manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139, Terry McGowan, and president and business manager of the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, Kent Miller, make their case that the continued legal maneuvers stopping the Line 5 relocation project, including recent legal action...

Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces call for nominations for Wisconsin Potato Industry Board

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Growers in Districts 1, 2, and At-Large are eligible to nominate board members or be nominated.  Potato growers should receive a nomination form in the mail....

Universities of Wisconsin: Launch ‘Mascots on Main’ initiative to highlight business impact

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today announced the launch of "Mascots on Main," a new social media video campaign showcasing the strong relationships between Wisconsin’s constellation of 13 public universities and local businesses across the state. The campaign features university chancellors and their mascots visiting businesses that partner with the universities, are owned by alumni, employ university...
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