More dry weather allows Wisconsin harvesting to continue ahead of schedule
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Harvesting continued in Wisconsin last week as the dry spell continued. Only scattered sprinkles fell across the state, as topsoil moistures dipped to 42% short and 31% very short. Cranberry harvesting continues, and carrots are coming in for processing now. The soybean and potato harvests are about finished for the year. Wisconsin’s corn for grain… Fall tillage a challenge for many
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An agronomist says the dry field conditions have made it difficult to take care of fall tillage. Rodney Erdman with Pioneer works with farmers in Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield the wet start and dry finish to the 2024 growing season has made the soil very difficult to work with. “I’ve seen people having like they’re… Wisconsin student wins National FFA Proficiency Award
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A Wisconsin teen is one of seven National Proficiency Award winners at the National FFA Convention & Expo. Jack Schuster from Marshall excelled in his Supervised Agricultural Experience working for his local Ace Hardware store. Schuster was promoted to storewide assistant manager due to his drive and dedication. Schuster gained leadership skills through training and… Birds gone, questions remain for Pure Prairie Poultry producer
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After the fallout from Iowa-based Pure Prairie Poultry’s abrupt closure, a Wisconsin contract farmer says he gave all of the birds away. Terry Filla tells Brownfield people came from near and far to take the free chickens. “Quite a few of them went over to Green Bay to one guy. He took probably 15,000. We’ve seen Illinois… New Wisconsin Corn leader looks forward to growing organization
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The new Executive Director for the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board wants to get more farmers involved in promoting corn. Brenda Damrow Gudex was recently promoted by the board from Communications Director to lead the organization earlier this month. She tells Brownfield expanding the markets for Wisconsin’s corn farmers is just one of her goals. “To… Wisconsin harvest gets closer to finish line
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Harvest continues in Wisconsin, and some farmers are getting fertilizer applications and fall tillage done. USDA statistician Greg Bussler says ninety-four percent of the corn for grain is mature and 44% of that corn is already in the bin. That’s 12 days ahead of average. Moisture content for grain corn was averaging 19% last week … Stray voltage remains a problem for some farms
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Stray electrical voltage has caused serious problems for some Wisconsin dairy farms. Bryanna Handel and her husband operate a dairy near Barnaveld, Wisconsin. She says, “Back in December, we noticed that our cows were acting very agitated, and coincidentally the same day, they turned on the new substation a half mile from our farm.” Handel… Northwest Wisconsin farmers donate to hurricane relief
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Hay and supplies from northwestern Wisconsin have been donated and delivered to hurricane victims. Kurt Wohlk is a truck driver who also helps on his family’s Almena, Wisconsin farm. He tells Brownfield he hoped to get enough hay to fill his flatbed semi, but the donations kept coming to the Barron County Fairgrounds in Rice… Ag groups concerned about Trump tariff threats
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Some farmers and farm groups are concerned proposed tariffs would devastate agriculture and rural communities. On a call with reporters Wednesday, Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish said this is an opportune time to discuss the impact of former President Trump’s campaign promise to impose tariffs if he is elected. “This is timely because we… Cranberry farming has changed over the last century
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A fifth-generation cranberry farmer says a lot has changed in the 101 years of her family farm. Lisa Potter with Cutler Cranberry Company north of Camp Douglas tells Brownfield in the 1920s, it was a much different cranberry market than today. “Everything, of course, was sold fresh. We didn’t have any of the wonderful products… Wisconsin’s harvest continues
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The dry conditions continued in Wisconsin last week, allowing for rapid harvest progress. USDA statistician Greg Bussler says a killing frost occurred in northern Wisconsin last week, and the fast-paced harvest for vegetables, cranberries, and potatoes continues, along with soybeans and corn. Eighty-five percent of the corn is mature, with 26% of the corn for… Egg producer optimistic about recall ending
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The egg producer impacted by a recent salmonella recall is optimistic he can begin shipping to customers soon. Milo Bontrager operates Milo’s Poultry Farms near Bonduel, Wisconsin, and packages his eggs and eggs from other producers for his brand, Tony’s Fresh Market, Happy Quackers Farm, and M & E Family Farms. Bontrager tells Brownfield he’s… USDA all hay production estimate slightly lower
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The USDA has cut its outlook for total 2024 hay production slightly. All other hay production is currently pegged at 72.871 million tons, 1.669 million less than the August guess due to a slight decline in the monthly yield figure, down 0.4 to 2.03 tons per acre, but still up 4.018 million from 2023 thanks… USDA maintains large 2024 corn, soybean crop estimates
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The USDA has made modest month-to-month adjustments to its 2024 corn and soybean production estimates. As of October 1st, corn is pegged at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than 1% from September on a fractional increase in the average yield, 0.2 higher at 183.8 bushels per acre, but down 1% from 2023 on a reduction… Wisconsin dairy farmer survey released
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Wisconsin’s ag secretary says a recent survey of the state’s dairy farmers helps guide the agency to better help them. Randy Romanski tells Brownfield survey responses were consistent. “A very clear indication that soil and water health, animal health remain priorities for Wisconsin farmers.” Romanski says another positive trend continued from the last survey. “Ninety-nine… World Dairy Expo highlights Wisconsin’s ag industry
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Wisconsin’s Secretary of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Randy Romanski discusses agriculture, the dairy industry, and some of the trade and promotion efforts the state has that are tied to World Dairy Expo with Brownfield’s Larry Lee The post World Dairy Expo highlights Wisconsin’s ag industry appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. A tough crop year in northern Wisconsin
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The wet spring and dry late summer have led to a tough year for some northern Wisconsin farmers. One of them is Ben Augustine, who farms near Sheldon. Most of his crops were planted very late after his clay soils dried out. He says the hot September weather brought needed heat units, but the soybeans… Agronomist says rain would help prepare Wisconsin fields for ’25
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An agronomist says most of Wisconsin needs rain to prepare the soil for next season. Scott Rowntree with Pioneer tells Brownfield that fall rain helps during the winter. “You need good soil moisture to get the compaction-alleviating affect of frost in the wintertime, and also in the February-March time frame to help relieve compaction. Whenever… Wisconsin farmers moving quickly to harvest dry crops
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Another dry week had farmers stepping up harvest activities as crops continued to dry down rapidly. USDA statistician Greg Bussler says 95% of the state’s corn is in the dent stage with 70% of the crop mature. The corn silage harvest is 80% finished and 10% of the corn-for-grain has been combined. Ninety-seven percent of… Harvest rolling along in Wisconsin
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Another hot and dry week accelerated harvests in Wisconsin. USDA statistician Greg Bussler says the weather allowed for rapid progress harvesting soybeans and potatoes, and some corn for grain. Wisconsin farmers were also very busy harvesting corn silage, spreading manure, fall tillage, and seeding fall crops. Ninety-one percent of Wisconsin’s corn is in the dent…