Agriculture Generates $104.8 Billion and 437,700 Jobs in Wisconsin, UW Study Says

Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses generate $104.8 billion in economic activity and 437,700 jobs, based on data for 2017, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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Farm Management Update for Ag Professionals Meeting in September

Spend a day with local and state professionals learning the latest Ag updates including: Dairy Outlook Crop Updates Dairy RP Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 panel discussion September 13 9:00 am – 2:45 pm, Liberty Hall, Kimberly Download the flyer for registration. https://outagamie.extension.wisc.edu/files/2019/08/Sept-13-2019-Farm-Management-Update-for-Ag-Professionals-brochure.pdf

DATCP Advises Farmers: Use Caution when Securing Financing for Spring Planting

With the weather finally cooperating, farmers are working around the clock to complete spring planting. While farmers rush to get the seeds in the ground, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) cautions farmers not to make hasty decisions when securing financing for the growing season.

Alfalfa Scissors Information Hotline

Scissors cut information will be available on the Extension Outagamie Alfalfa Scissors Clip Hotline and on the website (info listed above). We will likely begin sampling on either Monday, May 20 OR Thursday, May 23 depending on growth. Results will be posted the day after sampling is done. Samples will continue to be collected Mondays & […]

USDA Announces New Decision Tool for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2019 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today the availability of a new web-based tool – developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin – to help dairy producers evaluate various scenarios using different coverage levels through the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The 2018 Farm Bill authorized DMC, a voluntary […]

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Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture Conferences provide networking opportunities for Wisconsin farm women

Madison, WI – Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture is offering six conferences throughout Wisconsin during the months of March and April 2019 for Wisconsin farm women. Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture workshop series is a University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension program committed to addressing the needs of farm women by providing education […]

USDA to Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced that USDA is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Risk Management […]

Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Pig Project Scholarships

The Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee is once again offering Youth Pig Project scholarships. These scholarships are designed to assist 4-H and FFA members in establishing swine projects that can lead to development of life skills and career opportunities in the Wisconsin pork industry.

Forage Council Scholarship

Outagamie County Forage Council Announces Scholarship Opportunity The Outagamie County Forage Council is proud to sponsor a $500 educational scholarship for a deserving youth entering or already enrolled in post-secondary education in the area of agriculture. The award is designed to recognize outstanding individual accomplishment and achievement. Students completing their senior year of high school […]

Alfalfa Scissors Information

We will likely begin sampling on Monday, May 21 with results being posted on Tuesday, May 22.