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Fond du Lac County man grows Wisconsin's heaviest at 2,551 pounds Wisconsin farmers giving away chickens after meat processor closed Sen. Tammy Baldwin has a proven record of helping Wisconsin farmers Understanding the FMMO referendum process step by step These stores in Wisconsin are recalling meat over listeria concerns State estimates around ...
Here are 10 things to know about FFA during National FFA Week
Feb 20, 2024 · Here are 10 things to know about FFA. Founded in 1928, the Future Farmers of America brought together students, teachers and agribusiness to solidify support for agricultural education. FFA members include students in middle school through high school and college. Wisconsin currently has 25,245 members belonging to 253 chapters located in 10 ...
What's the difference between Rime Ice and Hoar Frost?
Jan 5, 2021 · Rime ice can be classified as either hard or soft and will generally depend on the wind strength. Hard rime ice is very dense and trees appear to be flocked with the crystals. This occurs due to freezing fog when wind speeds are high, and temperatures range between 17-28°F. DTN meteorologists point out that soft rime is a bit more delicate.
Total US cattle herd drops to lowest level since 1951. Why?
Feb 29, 2024 · In the recent cattle and calves report, the USDA said there are 87.2 million head – the lowest such estimate since 1951. And that drives greater demand for dairy’s cull cows. The inventory of all U.S. beef cattle decreased two percent from a year ago and that decline follows a four percent decrease in the U.S. beef herd from 2022 to 2023 ...
Wisconsin DNR makes it easier to enjoy state's wild side
Nov 7, 2018 · The Go Wild brand is a highly visible part of a customer licensing system that started in 2016, which makes it easier than ever for DNR customers to purchase licenses, register boats and recreational vehicles and get information on hunter education and safety classes. The system is available at more than 1,000 vendors statewide and through ...
November 11, 2022: Auction Calendar - Wisconsin State Farmer
Nov 8, 2022 · FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11. Loyal, WI. 11:00 AM – Advance Notice – Selling 600 heifers, 60 days old through springer. Conducted by Oberholtzer Dairy Cattle & Auction Co. Located at W1461 Hwy 98, Loyal, WI, Call 715-773-2240 or visit www.oberholtzerauctions.com for full list/details. Fond du Lac, WI. 9:30 AM – Live and online Karl Ziebert Estate ...
What farmers should know about selling carbon credits
Apr 18, 2021 · The sale of carbon credits presents an opportunity for farmers to receive financial benefits from changing to more environmentally beneficial agricultural practices, although carbon prices may not currently be high enough to cover the cost of switching practices. Information about carbon markets can be challenging to navigate because each ...
Landmark, Countryside cooperatives merge into new cooperative, …
Jul 6, 2021 · 0:03. 1:22. Landmark and Countryside Cooperatives, which merged in March this year, have announced the name of their new combined cooperative – Alcivia. President and CEO of the new cooperative, Jim Dell, who was also CEO of Landmark Cooperative, said the new name represents a feeling of togetherness among its employees, members and customers.
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