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DATCP NEWS: Wisconsin exports record value of agricultural products in 2014 MADISON – As Governor Scott Walker’s news release mentioned this morning, Wisconsin’s agricultural exports rose by 13.6 percent in 2014 to a record $3.7 billion.  The state’s increase was nearly three times greater than the growth rate for total U.S. agriculture exports in 2014…

A business catering to all-things canine has relocated to Antigo’s north side, with some expanded services as well. Jenny’s House of Dogs, owned by Jenny Kressin, offers dog training, grooming, massage and now doggie day care to the furry set from offices at 29773 Hwy. 45 North, formerly Pampered Pet. “People really have changing attitudes…

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual industry awards at a banquet held February 4, 2015 in Stevens Point. Among those awards, Eric Schroeder of Schroeder Bros. Farms, Inc., Antigo, was named WPVGA Young Grower of the Year. WPVGA Executive Director…

There will be a Langlade County informational meeting on January 16 on avoiding run off headaches.  Please call 715-627-6292 for more information.  For the complete article from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculature, Trade and Consumer Protection, click here – Farmers Can Avoid Runoff Headaches.

Antigo may be in the driver’s seat as the economic engine revs up across the northwoods. A rare three-agency shuffle has placed Langlade County residents—all  women—in charge of public entities guiding development efforts at the local and regional level. Angie Close is now the director of the Langlade County Economic Development Board while her old boss, Chris…

New estimates by the USDA give us an indication of what counties produced the most winter wheat and oat crops during the past growing season. The agency says Dane County was the largest winter wheat producing county in Wisconsin in 2014 with about 1.11 million bushels. The area has been in the top three counties…

The board of directors of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association has named Tamas Houlihan executive director. He has been serving as interim executive director since August of 2014. Association President Larry Alsum of Alsum Farms & Produce, Friesland, said he is pleased to have Houlihan assume the association’s leadership role. “I’m very excited…

Consumers around the world continue to buy more Wisconsin foods and agricultural products, according to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Wisconsin farms and agribusinesses have exported nearly $2.8 billion worth of agricultural products to 138 countries so far this year, a 17 percent increase over the same period…

According to a press release from Governor Scott Walker’s office, Wisconsin ranks in the top for wood furniture manufacturing employment. The release states while other states saw wood furniture industry employment decline, Wisconsin manufacturers increased employment slightly, to 4,144 in 2013, up from 4,040 in 2011, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

Langlade Hospital has been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. Langlade Hospital was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability…