Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

08/07/2026

Did you know one in three rows of Wisconsin corn is exported outside of the U.S.? 🌽

DATCP’s International Agribusiness Center identifies export opportunities around the world for Wisconsin’s agricultural companies and producers.

08/07/2026

DATCP’s Wisconsin Farm Center offers free resources available to Wisconsin farmers and their family members including financial consulting and transition planning, mediation and arbitration, veteran farmer assistance and outreach, herd-based diagnostics, and the Farmer Wellness Program.

Learn more at: wisconsinfarmcenter.wi.gov.

08/06/2026

It’s National Farmworker Appreciation Day! Agriculture is part of Wisconsin’s past, present, and future. Thank you to all Wisconsin farmers, farm workers, and everyone working in the agriculture industry to help provide food, fiber, and fuel for our communities. 🌽🚜🐄

08/06/2026

From fresh vegetables, fruit, sunflowers and more, you can support your local farmer’s market and Wisconsin agriculture by attending a local farmers market. There is so much that is grown right here in our state. Celebrate Wisconsin agriculture this . 🥔🍓🌻

08/06/2026

DATCP’s Division of Food and Recreational Safety enforces food safety, labeling, lodging, and recreational laws to protect public health. Learn more about this division at: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/FoodAndRecSafety.aspx.

08/06/2026

The Wisconsin State Fair starts today and goes through August 16. Visit the DATCP booth in the Wisconsin Building. Play games, learn about consumer protection and Wisconsin’s agriculture industry, and ask questions at the DATCP booth.

08/05/2026

Remember to tighten up your biosecurity practices if animals are entering and leaving the farm. In Wisconsin, there are many fairs, shows, and exhibitions to celebrate Wisconsin’s agriculture and the importance of livestock within our state. To help protect animals, event staff, exhibitors, and the public, ensure you:

- Wash your hands before and after handling animals.
- Prepare animals before the fair by ensuring your livestock have the proper vaccinations, veterinary care, and nutrition.
- Clean and disinfect animal pens, trailers, scales, and equipment before and after use.

Thank you for taking proper measures to keep yourself, your animals, and others healthy!

Tune into this video for more biosecurity tips at: https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/articles/biosecurity-practices-for-livestock-at-fairs-shows-and-exhibitions/.

This video outlines practices for biosecurity at fairs, shows, and exhibitions.

08/05/2026

DATCP began its annual early detection surveys for the non-native spotted lanternfly (SLF) in July. These surveys target areas with a lot of out-of-state vehicle traffic because states to the south and east of Wisconsin have infestations. To date, no live SLF have been found in Wisconsin.

You can help by searching for this pest, especially on tree-of-heaven, grape, walnut, and maple. If you think you found SLF, take a photo and report it at slf.wi.gov.

Read more about these surveys in the July 2026 edition of DATCP’s “What’s Growing On” e-newsletter: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDATCP/bulletins/41f7d3b.

08/05/2026

In June, DATCP staff from the International Agribusiness Center (IABC) were joined by many Wisconsin companies at the North American Railgate event in Monterrey, Mexico.

This event was planned with the FIFA World Cup, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail CPKC, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) with a World Cup-themed agriculture supply chain popup trade show and rail logistics presentations. The Wisconsin pavilion put Wisconsin on the map for several large retailers in Mexico, and DATCP is excited to continue to work partners to strengthen these relationships.