DATCP updates on meat industry investments

Wisconsin, like many states, is utilizing federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support resiliency in the meat processing industry. Utilizing these funds, Gov. Tony Evers has created several initiatives to support Wisconsin’s meat industry.

Meat and Poultry Supply Chain Resiliency Grants

Gov. Tony Evers’ 2021-23 biennial budget included $200,000 in each year of the biennium for Meat Processor Infrastructure Grants, which enabled meat processors to invest in their facilities and expand their production. In the first year of these grants, DATCP received 100 applications requesting more than $4.4 million in funding. The first recipients of these grants were announced on May 5, 2022.

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NCBA condemns flawed “Food Compass” study

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has condemned the flawed “Food Compass” study funded, in part, by Bill Gates.

“The idea that M&M’s, potato chips and cereal are somehow healthier than natural beef ignores scientific evidence and frankly doesn’t measure up to logic. These snack foods are high in sugar, carbohydrates and fats, while beef is a nutrient-rich food that provides essential protein, iron, zinc and numerous B vitamins,” said NCBA CEO Colin Woodall.

Ag Organizations react to passage of Inflation Reduction Act

“The Inflation Reduction Act will provide significant support for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners as they care for our precious land, adapt and mitigate to climate change and ensure America remains a food secure nation. With historic investments in a clean energy economy, the Inflation Reduction Act will create good-paying jobs and more economic opportunity in rural communities across the country.

USDA forecasts US corn down and soybean production up from 2021

The Crop Production report issued by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasted corn production down from 2021 and soybean production up from last year.

Corn production is down 5% from last year, forecast at 14.4 billion bushels; soybean growers are expected to increase their production 2% from 2021, forecast at 4.53 billion bushels.

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Data Entry Specialist

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(customer service) to users of the WLIC premises registration information system and will handle information requests and resolve registrant issues through online and phone correspondence.

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