| DATCP Proposed Substantial Fee Increases That Will Ultimately Burden Producers The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released two proposed rule changes that would substantially increase certain livestock-related fees.
ATCP 12: Key Concerns for Producers, Dealers and Truckers We think it is important for producers, dealers, truckers, and others involved in the agriculture industry to know about these proposed changes and educate themselves on the impact it can have on them and our industry. Below you will find some bullet points that we feel are important considerations related to this proposed rule change. Please feel free to use any of these as a starting point to submitting your public comments.
We encourage all our patron members to review these changes and educate themselves about the proposed fee increases. More information can be found on the Wisconsin State Legislature website, or by clicking these links below. ATCP 12 - https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/scope_statements/all/015_24 DATCP had announced they will be holding three public hearings related to these proposed rule changes. We encourage you to attend in person or register to attend virtually. Hearing Information Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 Time: 9:00 A.M. In Person Access: Prairie Oaks State Office Building, Room 106, 2811 Agriculture Dr., Madison, Wisconsin 53708 Internet Access: Register with your name and email at the following web address, and you will receive an email with a link to the meeting: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/078cc43e-f5b3-43d2-ad88-271b9249b8c1@f4e2d11c-fae4-453b-b6c0-2964663779aa Phone Access: Dial 1-608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID 207 403 433# Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 1:00 P.M. In Person Access: Prairie Oaks State Office Building, Room 106, 2811 Agriculture Dr., Madison, Wisconsin 53708 Internet Access: Register with your name and email at the following web address, and you will receive an email with a link to the meeting: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/f28306d3-9e4f-4807-9ed8-4a69a4d080b5@f4e2d11c-fae4-453b-b6c0-2964663779aa Phone Access: Dial 1-608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID 580 122 42# Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 1:00 P.M. In Person Access: Prairie Oaks State Office Building, Room 106, 2811 Agriculture Dr., Madison, Wisconsin 53708 Internet Access: Register with your name and email at the following web address, and you will receive an email with a link to the meeting: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/63579164-d583-4cf0-bec8-004bec5f5323@f4e2d11c-fae4-453b-b6c0-2964663779aa Phone Access: Dial 1-608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID 177 241 963# Submitting Written Comments The rule may be reviewed and comments made at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/comment or by contacting Angela Fisher at Angela.Fisher1@wisconsin.gov no later than October 15, 2025. Comments may be submitted to Angela Fisher by email to Angela.Fisher1@wisconsin.gov or by mail to Angela Fisher, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911. Comments must be received by October 15, 2025, to be included in the record of the rule-making proceedings. Click here to catch Curt's interview with Pam Jahnke, Fabulous Farm Babe. Click here to catch Curt's interview with Larry Lee, Brownfield Ag News. ATCP 10 The proposed ATCP 10 rule change would raise a wide range of livestock health and movement fees, including Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs) and other regulatory services. While DATCP cites rising program costs and outdated fee structures as the reason, the increases would place additional financial pressure on livestock producers. Because neighboring states often cover these costs through general revenue rather than direct fees, Wisconsin producers could face a competitive disadvantage, paying more to move and market their livestock at a time when farm margins are already tight. Link to More information on proposed rule change: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/scope_statements/all/014_24 Link to hearing Information: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/2025/836a3/register/rule_notices/cr_25_056_hearing_information/cr_25_056_hearing_information |
