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Fall is officially here and farmers will be busy bringing in the harvest of corn and soybeans as the growing season comes to an end.

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COMET™ is a short two-hour program offered by University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension educators for agricultural and rural communities in Wisconsin. COMET stands for “Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory.” The program can be offered in-person as a standalone workshop, attached …

Honoree heeds call to service

MADISON, Wis. – Liz Henry’s continuing dedication to Wisconsin agriculture and the University of Wisconsin-College of Agricultural and Life Sciences embodies has earned her the college’s Honorary Recognition Award.

Farming, military share challenges

CRIVITZ, Wis. – The United States cannot succeed without farmers to feed us and military-service members to protect our nation. In modern times few people are engaged in agriculture and the military. But there are still some who perform both essential duties for our nation, just as they did …

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An Outdoorsman’s Journal

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It’s tempting to proclaim the lawn and garden season finished as we creep into fall, but the work remains even after the growing season ends.

Europe preps for winter energy crisis

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – Europe is staring down a winter energy crisis. Russia has reduced natural-gas supplies as Europe supports Ukraine. The continent’s ability to navigate the winter may depend on how cold it is and on competition from Asia. The lights of the Eiffel Tower are turning of…

Home-heating costs expected to soar

For a second year in a row Wisconsin residents will likely spend hundreds of dollars more to heat their homes, thanks to skyrocketing fuel prices. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates it will cost more than $1,200 to heat an average home this winter, an increase of …

Off-farm jobs critical to ag economy ... Part 2

Off-farm jobs and income are critically important to farmers and ranchers, as the rural and agricultural economy has evolved during the past half-century to benefit connected and diverse communities. Growing rural and urban economic interdependence can be difficult to see at times but an app…

Midwest to promote clean hydrogen

Wisconsin is banding together with five other Midwestern states to promote development of a “clean hydrogen” economy.

Dairy Market Report August 2022

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Wisconsin crops progressing well

Wisconsin had 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sept.25, 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The first reported frost in the north was light and patchy, but mostly the weather was both drier and warmer than normal.

Mobile markets offer healthy food

Mobile markets can struggle to stay financially afloat. One researcher who has studied mobile markets for over a decade likens them to “revolving doors.”

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Fungal enzymes boost milk production

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Supplementing dairy feed with enzymes from two funguses has a positive effect on cows’ lactational performance, according to researchers at Pennsylvania State University. They recently tested the concept in an experiment.

Nighttime temperatures continue to increase

The average temperature in August of the contiguous United States was 74.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 2.5 degrees warmer than average. It ranks eighth-warmest in the 128-year record. Generally temperatures were warmer than average and-or record-warm across much of the country.

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Smart-harvest market forecasted

Kids draw attention to safety

Since 1950 the Kansas Farm Bureau has sponsored the Safety Poster Program. The theme this year is "Roadmap for Safety – Farm, Family, Community.” Suggested topics included Tractor Safety, Families Caring for Families, General Farmer Wellness, Mental Health Awareness and Getting Home Safely.

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Beef embryos fill dairy niche

Reproductive dynamics on dairy farms are dramatically different from those even a few years ago. With the increasing use of sexed semen and genomic testing, dairy farmers can produce better-quality replacement dairy heifers than ever before.

New dean meets hub stakeholders

Glenda Gillaspy, new dean of the University of Wisconsin-College of Agricultural and Life Sciences in Madison, recently met with stakeholders and advisory council members of the Dairy Innovation Hub. Together they toured Mystic Valley Dairy near Sauk City, Wisconsin.

Stay safe on ATVs, UTVs

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging all-terrain- and utility-terrain-vehicle riders and passengers to wear helmets and seatbelts while out riding this fall.

Aerial technologies make research easier

Unmanned-aerial vehicles have become integrated into a variety of research activities but have arguably been the most impactful in agricultural research. Researchers at South Dakota State University have been using the technology in the past few years for early diagnosis of crop-related challenges.

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Check for safety to prevent building fires

Fires pose serious threats to the wellbeing of livestock and humans. Prevention is key; take a moment today to save a life tomorrow. Use this form to complete safety checks on the farm.

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