May 1, 2020 | Volume 109

Upcoming Events No events.  Email ahahn@wiid.org to submit your event. WLIC Trivia How many breeds of chickens originated in the United States? See answer below! WI-Origin Tags Available! Visit WLIC online to view the tag variations available to fit your production needs. WLIC ONLINE STORE USDA APHIS Establishes Coordination Center to Help Livestock Producers In the midst of an unprecedented emergency in the livestock and poultry industry due to COVID-19, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is establishing a National Incident Coordination Center to provide direct support to producers whose animals cannot move to market as a result of processing plant closures due to COVID-19. APHIS’ Coordination Center, state veterinarians, and other state officials will be assisting to help identify potential alternative markets if a producer is unable to move animals, and if necessary, advise and assist on depopulation and disposal methods, according to a USDA  release . READ MORE

Register for the Virtual WLIC Member Meeting

In 2020, WLIC will be hosting the Annual Member Meeting virtually,  June 18th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Please register below to save your spot and confirm your attendance from your home or office.  REGISTER HERE

In the News

Calls for Adequate Dairy Aid Get Louder A new economic analysis projecting a  58 percent  d ecline this year in net cash income for U.S. dairy farms due to coronavirus-related market disruptions further demonstrates the need to eliminate a proposed $125,000 payment cap in federal disaster assistance, according to Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. READ MORE

Rosy-Lane Holsteins Wins Sustainability Award A Wisconsin dairy farm, Rosy-Lane Holsteins, is the winner of a national award for Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability. The ninth annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards were announced on April 22 in recognition of Earth Day. The Watertown farm is owned by Lloyd and Daphne Holterman and their partners Tim Strobel and Jordan Matthews and is one of three national winners in its category. READ MORE

Spring Reminder of Equine Vaccinations and Testing As mosquitoes and biting flies emerge this spring, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding horse owners that it is time to vaccinate for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile virus. It also is important to consider testing requirements for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). READ MORE

Trivia Answer There are 19 breeds of chickens originating from the United States! READ MORE

Covid-19 Resources

Recently, Covid-19 has interrupted our daily lives. In this time of uncertainty, it is important to know what resources are available.   Please utilize the links with information from the CDC on how to protect yourself and what to do if you become sick.   Information from the USDA is also linked below with answers to frequently asked questions regarding agriculture and Covid-19.

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