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 253 chapters …
Waupaca man is testing his gas/electric hybrid tractor out in the field
WEBAug 28, 2024 · 1:25. MARION, Wisconsin – After spending much of the past year converting his Farmall M gas tractor into a gas/electric hybrid, Robert Braun has now been able to test it in the pastures on his northern Waupaca County farm where he raises goats, cattle and poultry. As soon as field conditions allowed, Braun tested his hybrid tractor by …
Field demos make return to Farm Technology Days - Wisconsin …
WEBJul 5, 2022 · Hayleage will be the focus of the field demos at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days this year. Chair Ron Zygarlicke says perhaps the biggest challenge this year is procuring the machinery for the demonstrations. Supply chain issues have left many dealers with limited inventory, “Thankfully, we have nine or ten companies have said yes, they …
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.
Greater emphasis being placed on biosecurity at World Dairy Expo
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Veterinarians will be on WDE show grounds 24-7. “Biosecurity is always important to us and we will place an even greater emphasis on it this year. We are taking suggestions from USDA and DATCP and we are so fortunate to have such an incredible veterinary team,” Herschleb said. “We work closely with the University of Wisconsin vet …
John Deere Company – Where and how it all began - Wisconsin …
WEBOct 20, 2021 · Nestled within a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Rock River, Grand Detour was named for the sweeping detour the river made around the Illinois village. Founded in 1833 by Leonard Andrus, the small community was home to a sawmill and flour mill powered by the river as well as a cluster of small shops a few years later.
DFA announces $425M agreement to purchase Dean Foods
WEBFeb 17, 2020 · According to Smith, DFA, the country's largest dairy co-op, will pay a base purchase price of $425 million, and assume various liabilities, subject to certain adjustments, to acquire 44 of Dean's frozen and fluid facilities, real estate, equipment, inventory, and associated direct store delivery system. Under the deal, Dairy Farmers of …
Gov. Evers announces $43 million investment in Wisconsin …
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · Grace Connatser. Wisconsin State Farmer. Governor Tony Evers aims to allocate $43 million for Wisconsin's ag economy in the state's 2021-23 biennial budget. The Governor announced Friday morning that the funding will go towards "expanding market opportunities, supporting new and innovative farming practices, strengthening the …
Widmer's Cheese Cellars is small but mighty - Wisconsin State …
WEBApr 9, 2024 · At the age of 18, John O. Widmer, the founder of Widmer's Cheese Cellars, left his home in Switzerland and emigrated to Wisconsin where he learned the art of cheesemaking. While apprenticing at a cheese factory in Kekoskee he learned to make brick cheese, created by fellow Swiss immigrant John Jossi at a Dodge County cheese …
Nation's first regenerative organic dairy drew inspiration from WI …
WEBMar 3, 2021 · Stephanie and Blake Alexandre, owners of Alexandre Family Farm in Crescent City, Calif., have made huge steps in conservation on their dairy farm: they are the first to earn regenerative organic certification in the United States. Regenerative organic certification denotes a holistic approach to farming that puts soil health and animal …