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.
Robust demand driving milk prices toward record highs
WEBApr 19, 2022 · 1:29. The U.S. milk production lagging behind year ago levels, combined with robust demand for dairy domestically and overseas are driving milk prices toward record highs. Even as inventories remain relatively balanced, higher feed costs continue to eat into farm margins. U.S. milk production was 1.7% lower than a …
Managing winter rye cover crop as a forage - Wisconsin State …
WEBMar 17, 2020 · Winter rye can be used as a cover crop after corn silage to protect against soil erosion, and in parts of Wisconsin is recommended by conservation planners. Properly manged, it has multiple uses and benefits beyond conservation, including forage production, nutrient management and weed suppression. It can also provide a hedge against weather ...
Agropur to invest $168M in cheese plant expansion, state to chip …
WEBOct 4, 2021 · Agropur, one of the world's largest dairy suppliers, will be building a new $168 million state-of-the-art cheese factory in Little Chute that will set the company up for future success in Wisconsin by investing in the latest cheesemaking technology and making room for growth. Agropur will be eligible for up to $4.5 million in business tax ...
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 ...
Maximizing rate of gain for meat goats - Wisconsin State Farmer
WEBJan 8, 2021 · Whether raising meat goats for market or as replacement females, steady growth is the goal. “Achievable daily gains depend on goat genetics, but gains of 0.25 to 0.3 pounds per day is a good benchmark,” says Amburgey. On full feed, it takes about 3.75 to 4 pounds of supplemental feed per head per day to reach that goal.
Wisconsin DNR makes it easier to enjoy state's wild side
WEBNov 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 ...
Port Milwaukee, DeLong Co. break ground on new ag export facility
WEBOct 18, 2021 · Port Milwaukee broke ground Wednesday on a new shipping facility for agricultural products on Jones Island. The nearly $35 million DeLong Agricultural Maritime Export Facility will be the largest one-time investment in Port Milwaukee since the 1950s. "This investment in our transportation infrastructure will expand farmers' access to international markets, it will create jobs for Milwaukee ...
What farmers should know about selling carbon credits
WEBApr 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 …
Dairy farming – still a challenging industry - Wisconsin State Farmer
WEBAug 20, 2020 · Next week, a look at the future of Wisconsin dairying through very dirty glasses. John F. Oncken is owner of Oncken Communications. He can be reached at 608-837-7406 or e-mail him at [email protected]. The drop in dairy farm numbers was never about forcing anyone out of business, but a combination …