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Members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders on the bipartisan passage and...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today lauded dairy provisions in the federal budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress. WCMA...

New dairy wastewater technicians and dairy processors looking to sharpen their wastewater management skills can register now for the all-new...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) for...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee, along with Governor Tony...

Wisconsin dairy processors tonight applauded lawmakers for supporting $3.2 million in critical funding measures that strengthen the state’s...

Midwestern dairy businesses can prepare now to apply for a total of approximately $3 million across two direct-to-business grant programs offered by...

Amidst a backdrop of on-again, off-again U.S. tariffs, a delegation of dairy farmers, dairy association leaders, importers, and food processors...

In an exciting new step to celebrate the organizations driving the dairy industry forward, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) proudly...

Forward-thinking dairy processors can act now to make a strategic investment in employee development through the Wisconsin Cheese Makers...

Dairy manufacturer, processor, and supplier members of Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) should mark their calendars and set their alarms...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is driving innovation, business growth, resilience, and workforce development in the Midwest dairy...

Cheddapalooza is here. The upswell of cheddar and American styles production in the United States predicted in this column three years ago...

An energetic crowd of dairy processors, marketers, and suppliers raised an impressive $354,445 at the 2025 Novonesis Reception and Championship...

Kim Heiman of Nasonville Dairy has been elected to serve as President of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). Heiman, who also served as...

Specialty cheesemakers can grow their market share through consumer education, sampling and trial size products, and creative promotional campaigns,...

With just days remaining until CheeseCon 2025 and early registration numbers up nearly 20 percent, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), host...

Trade associations serve the future and the now, a stimulating dichotomy never more true than the last two months. This week, Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced a direct, $100,000 investment in the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), establishing the...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the seven winners of its annual scholarship awards supporting emerging dairy...

Make plans now to join an energetic crowd of friends and colleagues and bid on the nation’s best cheeses at the exciting Novonesis Reception...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is applauding news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is today releasing...

Arethusa Europa today earned a second consecutive win at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, a first in the competition’s history. The...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest, is honoring Contest judges Cathy...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today sent a letter calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to...

CEOs, human resources leaders and sales professionals in the dairy processing industry will find ample opportunities to learn and connect at...

Build the right connections and create new business opportunities at CheeseCon 2025, April 15-17 in Madison, Wisconsin. Hosted by Wisconsin Cheese...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) proudly announced today that it will direct $90,000 to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UW-RF)...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, today announced the all-star team...

The Wisconsin Ag Coalition, representing a broad alliance of agricultural organizations, released a joint statement today on its budget priorities...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in dairy innovation,...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $77.8 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin...

Dairy manufacturers and processors can find all the latest innovations and insights from trusted industry supplier partners at the popular Ideas...

With one month remaining until the renowned 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, dairy manufacturers across the country are ready...

Dairy manufacturers, processors, and suppliers to the industry now have more options than ever to promote their businesses. Wisconsin Cheese Makers...

A new Administration in Washington DC means change is here, and the best antidote for business uncertainty inherent in change is data. Charles...

Applications will open February 3 for a new round of Dairy Business Builder grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA)....

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that dairy farmers and cooperatives have voted to support proposed order changes in every...

Eleven dairy leaders will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry during the Wisconsin Cheese Makers...

Organic dairy processors can apply now for new federal grants to help distribute their products to young consumers. Funding is provided by the U.S....

It may be the festive season, or the pleasing task of contacting the industry winners of our 2025 WCMA Recognition Awards, or even the recent news...

Access a wealth of educational opportunities tailored for dairy processors at CheeseCon, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA)...

Nearly four dozen dairy businesses across the Midwest have been awarded grants through the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership...

With the approach of a new Trump Administration in Washington, dairy leaders and analysts are intently watching issues and opportunities –...

Dairy manufacturers and processors have just days remaining to take advantage of special early entry pricing for the 2025 United States Championship...

The burgeoning sheep and goat dairy industry is poised to continue its growth, thanks in part to efforts of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance...

Following the introduction of the U.S. Senate’s Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is calling...

Apply now at WisCheeseMakers.org/Scholarships to be considered for Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) seven student scholarships,...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today shared a statement following the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Final...

Dairy manufacturers and processors can enter their products now for evaluation in the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest, the...

Challenges abound in the management of wastewater nutrients from dairy processing, but advances in technology and ongoing dialogue with...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) direction of $15 million to expand...

Through a new Alliance announced today, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...

Invest in your most important asset – your valued dairy processing employees – with a new lineup of Wisconsin Cheese Makers...

On October 1, East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers went on their first strike in nearly 50 years, halting activity at 36 ports and straining supply...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the announcement of approximately $11 million in federal funding for four Dairy...

Act now to join thousands of dairy processing professionals at CheeseCon 2025, set for April 15-17 in Madison, Wisconsin! Complete details on the...

Has a government program ever been more discussed and less understood than federal milk marketing orders? As U.S. Department of Agriculture...

Explore CheeseCon.org now for a first look at North America’s premier cheese, butter, and whey processing event, set for April 15-17, 2025 in...

Dairy processing professionals are invited to connect with their peers, share their thoughts on the industry’s current labor challenges, and...

Midwestern dairy farmers can apply now at WisCheeseMakers.org for reimbursement grants of up to $10,000 each to support on-farm biosecurity efforts...

Midwestern dairy businesses can prepare now to apply for a total of up to $4 million across two direct-to-business grant programs offered by the...

Silent as a shrug, the dairy industry appears quietly accepting of the changes to milk pricing formulas for Class 3 and 4 milk in the July 1...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $33.6 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) will offer three programs in the next three weeks designed to help the dairy industry proactively respond...

Wisconsin dairy exporters can apply now for free consultative services through Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) to help them master the...

Encourage growth and boost productivity among your dairy processing staff with a fresh lineup of Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA)...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the United States Senate Appropriations Committee to boost funding for key dairy...

Join Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) in honoring dairy processing industry leaders by submitting nominations for the 2025 WCMA...

Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) grant recipients can sign up now to accelerate their business growth with the help of highly...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of $12 million in...

Cheese usage is growing, cheese production is booming and your cheese trade association is expanding to match the success. Retail Sales...

More than three dozen dairy businesses located across the upper and lower Midwest are receiving Dairy Business Builder grants totaling $3.2...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members commended U.S. Senate Republicans' Farm Bill framework, released today by Senate Committee on...

View images of all awardees at bit.ly/wcmacheesechampions! As June Dairy Month approaches, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) presented...

The House Committee on Agriculture late Thursday night approved its version of the Farm Bill, voting to maintain current funding authorization for...

Following the introduction of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today urged members of...

More than 200 dairy business leaders in 31 states are today calling on House leaders to fully fund Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) in...

Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI) or “bird flu” affecting dairy herds and testing as destroyed by pasteurization in milk...

Dairy manufacturers, processors, and their supplier partners should mark their calendars for Tuesday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. (CT), when registration...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today cheered the introduction of the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act by the U.S. Senate...

Meeting the needs of a growing membership, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has completed elections to fill seven new Board of Directors...

An exuberant crowd of dairy processors, marketers, and suppliers raised an unprecedented $423,480 at the 2024 Novonesis Championship Cheese Auction...

Download the free CheeseExpo 2024 mobile app, sponsored by Cybertrol Engineering, and plan your visit to the world’s premier cheese, butter,...

Join a packed crowd of friends and colleagues in dairy processing and prepare to bid on the best cheeses in the world at the exciting Novonesis...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the seven winners of its annual scholarship awards supporting emerging dairy industry...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ action to sign Senate Bill (SB) 431 into...

Join young and emerging leaders of the global dairy processing industry for connection and growth at CheeseExpo, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese...

Out of 3,302 entries in the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest, judges have narrowed the field to just 20 finalists in the search for the next...

After three days of intense competition, a washed rind, semi-hard cow’s milk cheese has been named the 2024 World Champion Cheese. The...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest, is honoring Contest judge Russell Smith;...

MEDIA NOTE: Visit WCMA’s media resource center to download high-resolution logo files; images from the previous World Championship Cheese...

There are more than 12,000 registered lobbyists in Washington, D.C., outnumbering members of Congress by approximately 22:1. In Wisconsin, more...

Take your sustainability efforts to the next level at the dairy processing industry’s premier gathering, where the latest strategies, ideas,...

Note: WCMA members can click here to download and complete a simple, two-page form to provide their local governments with essential information as...

Grow your network and your business at CheeseExpo 2024, a gathering of more than 4,000 dairy processing professionals, including CEOs, plant...

Global dairy product entries for the 35th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest has reached 3,302 cheeses, butters, yogurts and dairy...

The Federal Order hearing has finally ended – four months later than planned – but the urgency for quick reforms has not. The...

Grow your business with a new round of Dairy Business Builder grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), set to open on...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the World Championship Cheese Contest®, today announced the team of skilled dairy...

Just days remain to enter the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest! Visit WorldChampionCheese.org by January 26 to join this prestigious...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers...

Learn from thought leaders, preeminent researchers, and top technical experts in dairy processing at CheeseExpo 2024! Register now atCheeseExpo.org...

Mark your calendars now and join Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (CT) at WorldChampionCheese.org...

Eleven dairy leaders will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry during the Wisconsin Cheese Makers...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy...

Come together with friends and colleagues at CheeseExpo 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a full slate of celebrations honoring excellence in dairy...

In today’s fragmented political system, persistent fringe groups have inordinate power to be heard. In Washington, D.C. and in state...

By popular demand, dairy product manufacturers worldwide now have an additional week to enter the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest at a...

For the first time since the event’s inception in 1957, raclette cheese will be judged in a class of its own at the biennial World...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the State Senate’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 431, legislation...

Applications are available now at WisCheeseMakers.org/Scholarships for the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) annual student...

A break from the national federal milk marketing order hearing allows for a sort of “Meanwhile, back at the ranch” opportunity for...

Enter today to compete for the dairy processing industry’s most prestigious title – World Champion Cheese! Beginning November 1, cheese,...

As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues its focus on food processors via a Local Emphasis Program (LEP), WCMA is proud...

Erin Taylor from USDA’s Dairy Program ended the 70-minute cross examination with a gift. “Mr. Umhoefer, from your position, with over...

Just over a year ago, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new focus, a Local Emphasis Program (LEP) for food...

A Monthly Column offered by WCMA Executive Director John Umhoefer The future of the dairy industry shone clearly beside a gravel road outside...

Visit CheeseExpo.org now and make your plans to attend the world’s premier cheese, butter, and whey processing event, set for April 16-18,...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is pleased to see today’s action by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials, who...

Young leaders in the dairy processing industry are invited to join the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) Young Professionals group...

Members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers’ action to sign the 2023-2025 biennial state...

Join WCMA in honoring dairy processing industry leaders by submitting nominations for the 2024 WCMA Recognition Awards. Please share the names of...

The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate today after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247. The bill,...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today praised the allocation of $23 million in continued federal funding for four programs supporting...

The value of cheddar blocks and dry whey has sunk amidst strong supplies as spring turns to summer. A declining Class 3 milk price and the...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy...

Encourage growth and drive productivity among your team members with a new fall lineup of Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) popular...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) kicked off June Dairy Month by presenting its second annual Cheese Champion awards to six federal and...

Registration is open now at WisCheeseMakers.org for the next meeting of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) popular Health &...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members are applauding action taken tonight by Wisconsin's powerful Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to grow...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the announcement of 2023 Wisconsin Dairy Processor Grant awards, and called on...

The opportunity to update federal milk marketing orders rolls on with news April 28 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking more...

Learn how to boost your company’s return on investment in foreign trade shows at the next meeting of Wisconsin Cheese Makers...

Registration for the popular Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Golf Outing and Trap Shoot will open Tuesday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) at...

Connect with industry colleagues and learn what’s ahead for Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association at the 2023 WCMA Annual Member Meeting, set...

Tim Omer of Emmi Roth has been elected to serve as President of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. Omer will assume leadership on July 1,...

An exuberant crowd of dairy processors, marketers, and suppliers raised an impressive $339,835 for dairy education at the 2023 Chr. Hansen...

Days before the global dairy processing industry convenes in Madison, Wisconsin at CheeseCon 2023 on April 4-6, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association...

Visit CheeseCon.org to register now for CheeseCon 2023, and prepare to bid on the best cheeses in the country at the exciting Chr. Hansen Reception...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the hiring of Ryan Dunn as Manager of Business Operations, supporting a growing...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the seven winners of its annual scholarship awards supporting emerging dairy industry...

So, FDA has decided almonds do lactate. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a draft guidance in favor of labeling plant-based...

Take advantage of ample opportunities to build your business with emerging dairy processing leaders at CheeseCon 2023, set for April 4-6 in Madison,...

After two days of intense competition, an Aged Gouda has been named the 2023 United States Champion Cheese. The cheese, called Europa, is made by...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2023 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, is honoring Michael Pederson of the...

Out of 2,249 entries in the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest, just 20 cheeses remain in the hunt for the title: U.S. Champion Cheese. ...

The 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest® is officially underway! Now through Thursday, February 23, more than 2,200 cheese, yogurt,...

Following Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ budget address, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members praised his proposed investments...

The Opening Keynote and three additional education sessions have been announced for CheeseCon, set for April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in...

Concise, useful insights on hot topics await dairy manufacturers and processors this spring at the popular Ideas Showcase at CheeseCon 2023....

There’s consensus in the dairy industry on updating make allowances in the milk price formulas at the heart of federal milk marketing orders....

A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) will open February 20 for small- to...

With less than one month remaining until the renowned 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, dairy manufacturers across the country...

Good help is hard to find – but the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is here to support dairy manufacturers, processors, and...

Additional grant funding is now available through the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) to help Wisconsin dairy exporters grow their...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the United States Championship Cheese Contest®, today unveiled the all-star team of...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today unveiled a robust legislative platform for 2023. In visits with elected and appointed leaders,...

Opportunities to market your business to more than 3,000 attendees at CheeseCon 2023, the nation’s largest gathering of dairy processors, are...

It’s not a decision for the faint of heart. Dairy manufacturers have green lit a wave of greenfield cheese production and conversion plants...

A new, five-part series of onboarding videos designed for the dairy processing industry is now available at no cost at...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) today applauded members of Congress for directing $23 million...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors has selected 13 individuals to be recognized Thursday, April 6 at CheeseCon in...

Educational opportunities abound at CheeseCon, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR)...

New and experienced Wisconsin dairy exporters may apply now for grants to help bring their world-class products to the global marketplace. Wisconsin...

We hear it daily, from members large and small, operating in nearly every state in the nation: they’re struggling to find the workers they...

Come together with friends and colleagues in dairy processing to salute industry pioneers, recognize excellent craftsmanship, and celebrate a bright...

Make plans today to take advantage of the next round of leadership trainings offered by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) beginning in...

Students connected to the dairy processing industry are invited to apply by February 7, 2023 for the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has hired Danica Nilsestuen as Grant & Business Programs Director, supporting an expanding...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is calling for Congressional action to expand opportunities for legal immigration and to allow more...

Momentum is building for a national hearing to address reforms for federal milk marketing orders, the dairy industry equivalent to a birthday party...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors approved concepts to improve and reform federal milk marketing order pricing...

Act now to take advantage of impactful sponsorships and advertising options at CheeseCon 2023, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ allocation of an additional $10 million in...

The entry window is now open for the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest! Enjoy a special entry rate on all submissions of cheese,...

Name one thing more important for advancing the next generation of dairy leaders than dairy-related degrees and programs at our nation’s...

Make plans now to join the global dairy processing community at CheeseCon 2023, set for April 4-6 in Madison, Wisconsin. Registration begins October...

Learn how to set up and sustain a robust dairy export program with support from Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). Register now at...

Dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors attending World Dairy Expo in Madison October 4-7 are invited to visit the Wisconsin Cheese Makers...

Applications are being accepted now through November 10 for a new round of Dairy Business Builder grants open to dairy farmers, manufacturers, and...

Register now at WisCheeseMakers.org to join fellow food safety and quality professionals at the next meeting of the Dairy Food Safety Alliance, set...

Visit CheeseCon.org now for early details on CheeseCon, the premier cheese, butter, and whey processing event, set for April 4-6, 2023 in Madison,...

Midwestern dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors can visit cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-grant-program-1 now to register for a September 20 webinar...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds members of the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, who today voted to approve more...

A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants is coming in September 2022 for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in...

Dairy industry professionals under 40 are invited to an afternoon of networking and fun at the next Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Young...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced today it is launching a Health & Safety Group, designed to help WCMA members across the...

Dairy farmers, processors, and manufacturers in five Midwestern states can submit project abstracts now through August 31 for a new round of Dairy...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the launch of customized resources to provide direct consultations to Wisconsin dairy...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...

It's tricky to propose a future dairy disruption when one major cheesemaker describes today’s industry conditions as “wilder than the...

Act quickly to reserve space in the fall lineup of Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) popular leadership courses, offered in both...

As June Dairy Month begins, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is recognizing five federal and state legislators as Cheese Champions for...

Dairy product manufacturers in five Midwestern states can prepare now to apply for a new, $1 million round of grants to be administered by the Dairy...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the 21 members of its Board of Directors who begin new terms July 1. In elections...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy...

Discussions with cheese manufacturers and processors in recent days have yielded a mixed report on cheese demand and sales. While domestic retail...

Enthusiastic dairy processors, marketers, and suppliers raised an impressive $333,125 at the 2022 Chr. Hansen Championship Cheese Auction, held...

Submitted by John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director There’s no event in the dairy industry like CheeseExpo – combining multiple...

Register now at CheeseExpo.org to attend CheeseExpo 2022 and prepare to bid on the world’s best cheeses at the exciting Chr. Hansen Reception...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers for signing Senate Bill 827 into law as Act 207. The legislation,...

Seven current and future dairy industry professionals have been selected to receive a total of $19,000 in scholarship funds in 2022, the Wisconsin...

Sales and marketing professionals in the dairy processing industry are invited to build their expertise with unique seminars at CheeseExpo 2022....

Submitted by John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director An out-of-whack value for “other solids” in milk; a new report updating the cost of...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) welcomes Lindsey Hess as Programs & Office Coordinator to support an ever-growing collection of...

Details of several world-class seminars created by Center for Dairy Research (CDR) have now been released by CheeseExpo 2022. Registration details...

Out of 2,978 entries in the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest, judges have narrowed the field to just 20 in the search for the 2022 World...

A gruyere from Switzerland has been named the 2022 World Champion Cheese for the second consecutive time and third overall. The cheese, called...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack’s direction of $80...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest, is honoring Enda Howley and George...

The 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest is officially underway! Now through Thursday, March 3, nearly 3,000 cheese, yogurt, butter, and whey...

It’s no secret: recruiting and retaining a high-quality workforce is a challenge. Refresh your strategies and meet new talent at CheeseExpo,...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the Wisconsin State Assembly’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 827,...

Space is available in a fresh lineup of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) popular leadership courses, offered in both virtual...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) shared today that it eagerly anticipates working with Dr. Robert Califf, the newly confirmed...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the unanimous action taken this week by three Wisconsin legislative committees,...

Less than a month remains until dozens of highly qualified judges from around the world gather in Madison, Wisconsin for the 2022 World Championship...

Submitted by John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director Credit International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for an honest and fresh look at an old...

Join colleagues and friends in recognizing the best of the best in the dairy processing industry at CheeseExpo 2022! Register by March 1 for a...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is now accepting applications for its Dairy Business Builder Grant. Dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and...

Act now to take advantage of CheeseExpo 2022’s best-value rates available through Tuesday, February 1, and to reserve impactful sponsorships...

A detailed look at critical food safety practices by nationally renowned speakers and a tour of a state-of-the-art dairy processing facility await...

Young and emerging dairy processing professionals will find a wealth of opportunities for connection and growth at CheeseExpo, hosted by the...

Dairy processors worldwide have just days left to visit WorldChampionCheese.org and enter their cheese, butter, yogurt, and dry dairy ingredients in...

Submitted by Rebekah Sweeney, WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy A record-setting number of Americans left their jobs in 2021, with over...

Small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin can visit...

Mark your calendars now and join the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. (CT) at WorldChampionCheese.org...

With more than 600 industry supplier and processor booths, the record-setting exhibit floor at CheeseExpo 2022 is sold out, but impactful...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today lauded the decision of an independent panel affirming that Canada did not uphold its obligation...

Sign up now to support the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest, set for March 1-3 in Madison, Wisconsin. As the January 26 entry deadline...

Register now to join the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. (CT) for the next free, members-only...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors has selected 12 individuals to be recognized next year at CheeseExpo in Milwaukee,...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today praised U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in the nation’s dairy...

Larger than ever before, 2022 CheeseExpo on April 12-14 will feature more industry education seminars and workshops to match a record number of...

Enter now to compete in a host of new and expanded categories in the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ direction of an additional $30 million in federal...

Plan ahead to join the next round of spring trainings offered by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), scheduled to begin in February...

Submitted by John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director In the season of giving, it seems appropriate to remind dairy processors about a host of grant...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today thanked Governor Tony Evers for signing Assembly Bill 314 (AB 314) into law as Act 92. The bill...

Build your network at the next Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Young Professionals event, set for Friday, January 21, 2022 in Marshfield,...

Small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin can prepare now to...

Make plans today to join the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) December 14 for a free, members-only webinar focused on practical strategies...

Apply now through February 16, 2022 for the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) annual student scholarships. In April, seven...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of $20.2 million in...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered the Wisconsin Senate’s unanimous vote to invest $5 million to increase the...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and...

Submitted by: John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director In Wisconsin, it’s a trend too plain to see. America’s appetite for cheese curds...

Enter today to compete in the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest. Entries of cheese, butter, yogurt, and dry dairy ingredients are being...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for their unanimous approval of legislation...

Join the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) November 16 for an exclusive, free webinar focused on building an effective, dynamic internship...

Secure your sponsorship or advertisement for CheeseExpo 2022, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee as they voted to advance...

Submitted by: John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director Cheese manufacturers are bullish on sales even as tight labor conditions challenge the...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the Wisconsin State Senate’s approval of three key members of Governor Tony...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded an announcement from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, State Senator Brad Pfaff...

On October 12, experts from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and M3 Insurance will share strategies and answer questions during a webinar...

Mark your calendars: September 21 kicks off new booth sales at CheeseExpo.org for industry supplier partners interested in exhibiting at CheeseExpo...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) will host an exclusive webinar detailing newly-revised COVID-19 guidance for employers from the U.S....

Submitted by: Rebekah Sweeney, WCMA Senior Director, Programs & Policy For many employers, Labor Day was the target for a return to normal. ...

More than 50 percent of exclusive sponsorship opportunities for next April’s CheeseExpo 2022 are already sold. Act now to secure an impactful...

Make plans now to attend CheeseExpo 2022! The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), in partnership with the Center for Dairy Research at the...

Amidst positive news about large-scale cheese production plants planned for the next few years, key moves continue in the value-added space as well....

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) invites all dairy processors, dairy product manufacturers, and industry supplier companies to visit...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced today the creation of a new Membership Committee and invited members to submit nominations...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) invites industry professionals to nominate their peers to be considered for formal recognition by...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has welcomed Grace Atherton as its new Director of Communications. In this position, Atherton will...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded agricultural investments made in the 2021-23 Wisconsin State Budget. “The...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of $20.2 million in...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and Dairy Business Association (DBA) today applauded the Wisconsin State Assembly’s unanimous...

June 21, 2021 Dear Assembly Representatives, We write to respectfully request your support for Assembly Bill 73, Assembly Bill 74 and, Assembly...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Dairy Business Association (DBA) and 11 other agricultural advocacy organizations today called for quick...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds members of the Wisconsin State Senate, following the body’s unanimous approval of...

An encouraging, yet stressful, sign of a recovering economy is the difficulty dairy manufacturers and suppliers face in trying to hire new workers....

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ direction of $100 million in...

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has opened registration for its popular Fall/Winter 2021 leadership trainings....

Another emergency “quick fix” for federal milk marketing orders? That’s hardly the answer. On April 23, National Milk Producers...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded U.S. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) as she reintroduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act, requiring...

Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese Factory in Durand, Wisconsin, will serve as President of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of...

The live, virtual Championship Cheese Auction, part of the Chr. Hansen Spotlight Event on Wednesday, April 7 at CheeseExpo Global Online raised...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced today the establishment of the Brian Eggebrecht Student Scholarship Supporting Skilled...

Cheese manufacturers are reporting solid sales into retail channels and revived buyer and distributor interest in filling the foodservice pipeline...

CLICK HERE FOR IMMEDIATE REGISTRATION Register now to join in CheeseExpo Global Online, April 6-8, North America’s largest gathering of...

Register now for CheeseExpo Global Online and get advanced access to our Ideas Showcase lineup and all 97 supplier partner Virtual...

Following a competitive selection process, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the names of its five 2021 scholarship...

Approaching the 12-month mark of economic turbulence for the dairy and food industry, WCMA reached out to a handful of artisan cheesemakers, and a...

Celebrate the immense talent of cheesemakers around the world and support industry education during the live Championship Cheese Auction, part of...

Sign up for Full Registration to the 2021 CheeseExpo Global Online by Monday, March 1 at CheeseExpoGO.org for a special $50 discount! CheeseExpo...

Join Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) for an online celebration of the World and U.S. Championship Cheese Contests, with free, original...

Celebrate a year of industry excellence during the virtual awards banquet at 2021 CheeseExpo Global Online. Sign up now at CheeseExpoGO.org! Three...

Wisconsin agricultural producers, processors, and business leaders are applauding Governor Tony Evers’ focus on broadband accessibility and...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members are tonight praising Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ plans to boost the state’s...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s appointment to serve as Chair of the federal...

Vaccine communication and education strategies are the focus of a free webinar coming Thursday, February 18 from 1:00-1:45 p.m. (CT). Registration...

Grow a new and impactful network of customers by exhibiting your company at CheeseExpo Global Online April 6-8, 2021. Sign up now at...

Find the career or the team member that’s right for you at the 2021 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Virtual Job Fair! Set for...

Calling for quick legislative action, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today testified in support of two bills designed to protect...

Vaccination Varies in Dairy States Vaccination of dairy plant workers remains a priority in most leading dairy states, but questions abound among...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members are applauding Governor Tony Evers’ plan to invest $43 million in Wisconsin’s...

Build your business with expert information delivered April 6-8, 2021 at CheeseExpo Global Online. A dozen seminars, newly announced, offer the...

CDR Experts on Call debuts at CheeseExpo Global Online April 6-8, 2021. Center for Dairy Research (CDR) staff will host “on call”...

Keynote presentations at CheeseExpo Global Online April 6-8, 2021 will showcase dairy industry CEOs and top marketing experts, offering attendees an...

Act now to reserve valuable space in CheeseExpo Global Online’s schedule of events. Limited space remains in the Ideas Showcase line-up, a...

The application deadline for student scholarships offered by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is February 17, 2021. Two students can earn...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered news that U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) secured $22 million in support for...

The popular Front-Line Leadership Training for dairy industry team leaders returns with three virtual modules in the spring of 2021. Wisconsin...

To: Federal and State Officials From: Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Summary Dairy cultures are an essential ingredient in the...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association today applauded Governor Tony Evers’ plan to direct $3.25 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors has selected nine individuals to be recognized next year at CheeseExpo Global...

In a time of unprecedented challenges, positive anecdotes as big as new dairy plants continue to arise among dairy processors across the...

Gain practical insights, connect with dairy industry partners and expand your network at CheeseExpo Global Online 2021, April 6-8, with...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is now accepting applications for five student scholarships worth a total of $15,000. “WCMA...

These are challenging times, but dairy processors are finding opportunities against a backdrop of shifting markets, diminished lead time on orders,...

For the welfare and benefit of dairy industry personnel, a new event, CheeseExpo Global Online, will offer industry innovations, world-class...

The World Championship Cheese Contest planned for February 2021 has been postponed to March 1-3, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin, for the welfare of its...

Gyrating milk and cheese prices in this the most unusual marketing year in generations has spurred calls for federal order reform with a focus on...

Register now to join a free COVID-19 webinar available exclusively to members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association on Thursday, October 1...

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and...

With ten percent of America’s workforce currently filing for jobless benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, it seems strange to say that we...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is now accepting Fall/ Winter 2020 applications for the WCMA Internship Exchange. This program pairs...

It took a lot of calls around the industry until the answer clicked. What is the state of the cheese industry in these volatile times? It’s...

With the goal of protecting the health and well-being of our friends and partners in the dairy industry and with understanding of heightened...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced an exciting break with tradition as it plans to host the World Championship Cheese...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced adjusted plans for its Fall 2020 educational offerings, including the popular WCMA...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced new officers and new members for the 2020-21 Board of Directors, with terms beginning...

To borrow a hoops analogy: It’s the end of the first quarter and after the surprise attack on the global economy from the COVID-19 pandemic,...

WCMA staff thank members for their ongoing engagement and support of our organization.Please click on the image below to access our 2019-2020 Annual...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ plan to direct $50 million in federal funds to the new...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is pleased to announce its new, online jobs board is now live at WisCheeseMakers.org to promote...

The largest social and economic upheaval in eighty years continues to grip America and the world. It’s hitting us with truths bared by its...

Dairy industry suppliers, marketers and processors joined the first-ever online Championship Cheese Auction Friday, April 24 and raised more than...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and Center for Dairy Research (CDR) are pleased to announce that University of Wisconsin-Madison...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced the name of its of 2020 scholarship recipients. Each year, WCMA supports the dairy...

The coronavirus pandemic has brought change and delay for CheeseExpo, but the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) aims to keep one tradition...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is calling on leaders of the Wisconsin State Legislature to immediately vote to end the one week...

This is the most significant business disruption of your career. Or you’ve had a pretty rough career. The dairy processing industry is in...

Groups representing dairy farmers and cooperatives in the Midwest today urged the federal government to provide direct assistance to farmers and...

From the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: The Division of Food and Recreational Safety (DFRS) has discontinued...

Honorable Members of Congress: Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association writes to you today, representing 700 companies and cooperatives in the food...

General Information Centers for Disease Control: COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers: Getting Started Wisconsin...

With the goal of protecting the health and well-being of our friends and partners in the dairy industry, being cognizant of the welfare of all...

MADISON – At a press conference Thursday at the State Capitol, agriculture organizations urged the Senate to take up important bills that have...

A Gruyere from Bern, Switzerland has been named the 2020 World Champion Cheese. The cheese, called Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP, is made by...

Out of a record-breaking 3,667 entries in the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest, just 20 cheeses remain in the hunt for the title: World...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest, is honoring Craig Linz, Kobus Mulder, and...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks Governor Tony Evers and members of the Wisconsin State Building Commission for their support...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) invites the dairy industry’s next generation of leaders – that is, anyone 40 years old or...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for approving eight key bills designed boost...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded members of the Wisconsin State Senate, who today unanimously approved Senate Bill 685 (SB...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for their unanimous approval of Senate Bill 91,...

Quick, practical talks on the topics dairy processors care about most – that’s what you can expect from the Ideas Showcase, being held...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), in conjunction with the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), today announced the industry experts...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded today’s bipartisan passage of two key dairy industry bills through the Assembly...

Perfect Day could have described the weather for the Dairy Forum in Phoenix, but Perfect Day was in fact a headliner: the start-up that’s...

World Championship Cheese Contest organizers today announced a record-breaking 3,667 entries in the 2020 competition, set for March 3-5 at the...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded announcements from Assembly Republicans today, supporting major investments in the...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today commends President Trump’s signing of the bipartisan U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. WCMA...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members and staff testified today in the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Senate...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) supports Governor Tony Evers’ call for a Special Session of the Legislature to boost the...

World Championship Cheese Contest organizers today announced the largest-ever line-up of internationally renowned judges set to evaluate entries...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) tonight cheered Governor Tony Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address, which set forth ambitious...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the Senate, following passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is proud to welcome Ellie Herman to its staff as Communications, Education and Policy Coordinator, as...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today opened registration for its educational offerings – refreshed for 2020 − including...

As dairy farms continuously improve to release the genetic potential of their dairy cows, all aspects of sustainability improve. It’s that...

Register now to participate in the 2020 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Job Fair. Connect with the emerging workforce – and prospective...

Time is running out to save 20 percent on CheeseExpo 2020 registration! Sign up on CheeseExpo.org by Tuesday, January 14 to take advantage of our...

Records will be broken as the January 31 entry deadline for the World Championship Cheese Contest approaches. Entries can be submitted now online...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is thanking U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today for securing Congressional approval of $20...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds members of the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today thanked Wisconsin State Senators André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire),...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors has selected ten individuals to be recognized at the 2020 CheeseExpo for their...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded announcements from President Donald Trump and House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy...

Sign up now to support the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest, set for March 3-5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association...

A single word defines the successful future of the dairy industry. Everything else – food safety, herd health, retaining workers, reforming...

The hottest topics tackled by the dairy processing industry’s most respected minds - - that’s what you can expect from CheeseExpo. Make...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers for signing Senate Bill 219 into law, expanding access...

DURAND, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) member Eau Galle Cheese Factory welcomed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to its...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is pleased to announce a record 317 of the dairy processing industry’s leading suppliers will...

Enter now for a chance to win the dairy processing industry’s most prestigious title: World Champion Cheese. The 2020 World Championship...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the Wisconsin State Assembly’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 219, which...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is now accepting applications for five student scholarships worth a total of $15,000. “Dairy...

Reform federal orders? Why – what’s changed? Isn’t your local dairy still delivering creamline bottles to your doorstep? Industry...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is pleased to announce registration is open for CheeseExpo 2020, set for April 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced today the debut of its redesigned, weekly member e-newsletters. Each Tuesday at 10 a.m....

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced its Board of Directors has pledged an additional gift of $50,000 to the Foundation at...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) invites business leaders and industry human resources professionals to a Workforce Committee meeting...

Volatile international markets, a critical labor shortage, and ever-shifting consumer trends have created a challenging environment for U.S. dairy...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA)...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) for proposing legislation to protect...

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared 2019 the “Year of Clean Drinking Water in Wisconsin,” an opportunity for farmers, industry,...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) this week cheered progress made on the University of Wisconsin River Falls Dairy Pilot Plant...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced CheeseExpo exhibit spaces will be available for reservation beginning on Tuesday,...

Assistance Abounds for Artisans Artisan and specialty cheesemakers returning home fired up by the American Cheese Society annual meeting in...

WCMA Unveils New Name, Logo for Dairy Processing Industry’s Largest Gathering The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today...

Food safety professionals can register now at WisCheeseMakers.org for a meeting of the Dairy Food Safety Alliance set for Tuesday, August 27 at the...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is calling for nominations of individuals to be considered for formal recognition in 2020 for their...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WMCA) together with advocates for Wisconsin’s dairy farming community today applauded Governor Tony...

Registration is open now for the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Young Professionals outing to a Milwaukee Brewers game at Miller Park on...

WCMA staff thank members for their ongoing engagement and support of our organization. Please click on the image below to access our 2018-2019...

As the state Assembly began debating the budget today, six groups representing dairy farmers, processors, cooperatives and other related businesses...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is now accepting Fall/Winter 2019 applications for the WCMA Internship Exchange. This program pairs...

The national unemployment rate dropped in April 2019 to 3.6 percent, the lowest level in 50 years. In Wisconsin, the rate is a new all-time record...

Registration is now open to Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association members – age 40 and under – for a Young Professionals event in the La...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the Wisconsin State Senate for their unanimous approval of Senate Bill...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today opened registration for upcoming offerings of educational programs designed to train and retain...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) invites dairy manufacturers and processors to participate in its #saycheese social media campaign in...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks members of the Wisconsin State Senate for their unanimous approval of...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) as he proposed legislation...

When the New York Times says your industry faces extinction, it’s time to pump the brakes on the hyperbole and assess the situation. On April...

Milk production is up in Wisconsin, cows produce more milk each year than the year before, and America’s Dairyland uniformly describes itself...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) will open registration for its popular WCMA Golf and Trap Shoot Outing on Tuesday, May 21 at 9 a.m....

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced Dave Buholzer of Klondike Cheese Company has been elected to serve as President of...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research today announced the launch of their mobile app for the 2019 Cheese...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is pleased to announce that Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers will address 2019 Cheese Industry...

A close look at Wisconsin dairy export data, and U.S. exports overall, reveals weakening sales as a record-breaking export year reached its end in...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association invites you to participate in the energetic and exciting Auction of Championship Cheeses at the 2019 Cheese...

Grow your business in markets abroad with the help of expert insights on trends and winning sales strategies from 2019 Cheese Industry Conference...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is pleased to announce the names of 2019 scholarship recipients. Each year, WCMA shows its support for...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) on the reintroduction of...

Register Online at CheeseConference.org Through April 8 Quick, practical talks on the topics dairy processors care most about - that’s what...

On Wednesday, March 6, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, host of the 2019 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, honored Steve Krause, John...

Baby Swiss Wheel made by Guggisberg Cheese has been named the best cheese in the United States, earning the company its second overall champion...

Out of a record-breaking 2,555 entries in the 2019 United States Championship Cheese Contest, just 20 cheeses remain in the hunt for the title: U.S....

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ budget proposals related to the state’s dairy...

Potato starch, coconut oil and water smushed into a white block isn’t mozzarella cheese. And that’s why Follow Your Heart brand...

MADISON, WI – U.S. Championship Cheese Contest organizers today announced the impressive panel of cheese judges set to evaluate entries in the...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin commissioned the consumer research firm Ravel...

This week, Wisconsin welcomed a new governor and state leadership in key roles. What will Gov. Tony Evers mean for Wisconsin’s dairy...

MADISON, WI – Records will be broken as the January 31 entry deadline for the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest approaches. Entries can be...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and Center for Dairy Research (CDR) today announced partnerships with Dairy...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) invites all member company employees, age 40 and under, to join its Young...

New: Dried Milk, Whey Products to be Judged at 2019 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest Enter Contest by January 31 on USChampionCheese.org ...

Here’s two opportunities. First, join your colleagues in the dairy industry and donate funds or your amazing equipment to the...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors has selected ten individuals to be recognized at the 2019 Cheese Industry...

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. In order to get the most...

MADISON, WI – The 2019 Cheese Industry Conference will feature an expanded tabletop exhibition hall, with a record-setting 297 booths, at the...

MADISON, WI – Registration opens Tuesday, November 27 for the 2019 Cheese Industry Conference, set for April 17-18 at the Alliant Energy...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is now accepting applications for five student scholarships worth a total of...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today opened registration for its popular Front-Line Supervisor Trainings now set...

MADISON, WI – Enter the United States Championship Cheese Contest beginning Monday, November 12 on USChampionCheese.org for a chance to call...

A Column Offered by WCMA Executive Director John Umhoefer In retrospect, it looks like a plan. In the last decade, Wisconsin regulators and state...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) invites all member company employees, age 40 and under, to join its Young...

A Column Offered by Jim Mueller and Larry Bell of the Artisan Dairy Producer Food Safety Initiative When the Food Safety Modernization Act was...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), in partnership with the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW),...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the formation of its new Workforce Committee, designed to help the dairy processing...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered the start of construction on a renovated Center for Dairy Research and Babcock Hall...

A Column Offered by WCMA Communications, Education, and Policy Director Rebekah Sweeney For years, the only connection between cheese and steel...

Make plans now to attend the Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference (WCIC), set for April 17 and 18, 2019 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison,...

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced it has added an offering of its popular supervisor training course...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) this week welcomed Sara Schmidt as its new Office and Member Service Coordinator,...

Together with the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW), the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is pleased to...

A Column Offered by WCMA Executive Director John Umhoefer There’s a proven tool the U.S. dairy industry isn’t using — a tool that...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today opened registration for fall training programs designed to retain and develop the skills of...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors gathered at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wednesday, June 20 to...

A Column Offered by WCMA Executive Director John Umhoefer Milk for cheesemaking continues to slosh about the Upper Midwest, but milk production...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is urging federal lawmakers to oppose an amendment to the Agriculture and...

A Column Offered by WCMA Executive Director John Umhoefer As an abundance of dairy product and milk production continues to hamper price recovery...

UW-River Falls Dairy Pilot Plant Renovation Gets Green Light, Too MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks the...

A Column Offered by WCMA Executive Director John Umhoefer Dairy is on the world stage as a series of high-profile trade issues in the last year...

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s signing of Senate Bill 599...

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) invites the dairy industry’s next generation of leaders – that is, anyone...

MADISON, WI – Quick, practical talks on the topics dairy processors care most about – that’s what you can expect from the Ideas...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is pleased to announce the names of 2018 scholarship recipients. Each year, WCMA...

MADISON, WI – Partnerships with the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will deliver the world’s...

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is proud to announce member donations from Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Klondike Cheese Company, Nasonville...

Madison, WI – A hard sheep’s milk cheese called Esquirrou, made in France at Mauleon Fromagerie by Michel Touyarou and imported by...

Madison, WI – Out of a record-breaking 3,402 entries in the 2018 World Championship Cheese Contest, just 20 cheeses remain in the hunt for the...

MADISON, WI – Partnerships with the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) promise new and exciting...

MADISON, WI – For the first time in World Championship Cheese Contest history, competitors and cheese fans around the world can watch results...