| The most recent revised ATCP 10 and 12 rule chnage proposals have been posted by DATCP. More information can be found below. ATCP 10 Updated Economic Impact Analysis: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/2025/839a3/register/rule_notices/cr_25_056_revised_economic_impact_analysis/cr_25_056_revised_economic_impact_analysis ATCP 12 Updated Economic Impact Analysis: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/2025/839a3/register/rule_notices/cr_25_058_revised_economic_impact_analysis/cr_25_058_revised_economic_impact_analysis An update from Curt Larson, Equity President and CEO Thank you to everyone who submitted comments, both verbally at the hearing and in writing. DATCP heard us, and I, along with other industry organizations, have been working with Secretary Romanski and his staff on substantial changes to this proposal. Although we don’t like to see cost increases, we recognize these fees have remained the same for nearly 18 years and some adjustment is necessary. I believe the inflationary adjustment we have been discussing will be far more acceptable to the industry. I encourage everyone to watch for the new proposal to be released and again submit your comments on the new proposal. This fee adjustment will not fully fund the program and with very limited savings from other programs, DATCP will need the legislature to allocate some funds to this program to fully fund it. As the industry knows, our farmers are working hard to keep their animals identified and maintain records on individual animals, but the industry can not fully fund the entire traceability program, this is a food safety and security matter and requires shared funding from outside the industry. There is an industry group that believes we can secure the necessary short-term funding for this program until it can be introduced in the next budget. I ask that you watch for more information on this as we may need some additional outreach to legislators as we work through these funding opportunities. We will continue to update our website as more information becomes available, so please check back regularly! Click here to view update Issued by DATCP on 11/4/2025 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 the links below. ATCP 12 - https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/scope_statements/all/015_24 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. Click here to catch Curt's interview with Joanna Guza, WiscoAgNews. 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 |
