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WEBThree Wisconsin farms featured in virtual tours at World Dairy Expo Port workers strike threatens to upend supply chains and your holiday Bugging the bugs: UW entomologist invents ‘insect eavesdropper’ World Dairy Expo officials decline Trump's campaign visit …
Here are 10 things to know about FFA during National FFA Week
WEBFeb 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 …
Dupont Cheese celebrating 110 years in business - Wisconsin …
WEBMar 25, 2020 · Dupont Cheese, located five miles south of Marion in northern Waupaca County, has not only survived, it has grown over its 110 years of continuous operation to provide a line of quality cheese products to consumers throughout central and northeastern Wisconsin. The survival and success of the Dupont Cheese Factory is …
Innovative 'open water' system reliable in sub zero weather
WEBJan 22, 2020 · Innovative 'open water' system proves reliable in cold weather. Whether ranchers and farmers are raising cattle, bison, horses, sheep or other livestock, reliably providing fresh water is a necessity throughout the year, but a particular challenge during winter when standing water sources can ice over. With beef cattle and other livestock ...
What farmers should know about selling carbon credits
WEBApr 18, 2021 · Selling carbon credits is a long-term and hard to reverse decision that usually involves locking into a contract for ten years or more, so it may be beneficial for farmers to wait until the carbon marketplace becomes more developed before making a decision. Information about carbon markets can be challenging to navigate.
Investigate price floor strategies even as milk prices rise
WEBJul 30, 2020 · Sarbacker said the DRP and LGM work very well for farmers in combination with the Farm Service Agency program. “It brings up their floor for milk prices even higher than the FSA program. They are also used by farmers to protect production over the cap of milk that’s eligible through the FSA program. It’s great sleep insurance,” she added.
Calf diarrhea: What to watch for, how to treat it - Wisconsin State …
WEBAug 5, 2019 · It's important to make sure the electrolyte solution meets the principles of treatment — correct dehydration, replace electrolytes and correct blood pH — and that diarrhea is caught early. By the time the calf isn't drinking its milk or is down, it's probably too late to treat with oral electrolytes. If diarrhea is recognized early and ...
What's the difference between Rime Ice and Hoar Frost?
WEBJan 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?
WEBFeb 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 ...
Challenges ahead for manufacturers trying to electrify farm vehicles
WEBAug 30, 2021 · 1:23. The seeds are sown for the electrification of farming vehicles, but as major manufacturers begin to develop electric prototypes, they face major logistical challenges to replacing diesel-burning machines in the field. “The critical piece of the pie for greater adoption of electric vehicles in farm settings is charging infrastructure ...