April 27, 2020 | Volume 108

Upcoming Events No events.  Email ahahn@wiid.org to submit your event. WLIC Trivia How long is a pigs gestation period? See answer below! WI-Origin Tags Available! Visit WLIC online to view the tag variations available to fit your production needs. WLIC ONLINE STORE DFW & DATCP Take Action on Dairy Limits at Retail 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 understand why, to urge them to lift the limits, and to continue to drive consumer demand for dairy. The good news is that DFW and DATCP can confirm many stores already have and are lifting limits. Both organizations have been reaching out to retailers to explain to them the importance of ceasing limits due to the impact it has on dairy farmers. As of today, they have confirmed that Festival, Pick ‘n Save and Target stores across the country have removed all limits, and that Kwik Trip and Metcalfe’s never had them. 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

States Work to Keep Meat Plants Open Governors in the Midwest are working to keep large meatpacking plants operating despite coronavirus outbreaks that have sickened hundreds of workers and  threaten to disrupt the nation’s supply of pork and beef . READ MORE

African Swine Fever Outbreaks Continue in China African swine fever (ASF) continues its deadly spread in China. Agriculture ministry officials said on Tuesday that ASF was detected in pigs transported to the southwestern province of Sichuan. READ MORE

Sassy Cow Creamery Creamery Offers Free Milk Using a 'Kindess Cooler' Sassy Cow Creamery in Columbus, Wis. is opening a new kindness cooler, to help people suddenly struggling to make ends meet. The cooler is outside the store and it's filled with milk and other dairy products - free for people to take as needed. READ MORE

Trivia Answer A pigs gestation period lasts 114 days. An easy way to remember is three months, three weeks, and three days! 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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