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Weather Is The Keynote Topic At Corn Soy ExpoOctober 15, 2024One of the common variables that impact yield comes in the form of a seasonal curveball thrown by Mother Nature. What can be controlled is how a grower prepares for and reacts to that pitch. That’s where Sr. Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass comes in, serving as the Feb. 6, 2025, keynote speaker during the Wisconsin Corn·Soy Expo Feb. 6-7, 2025, at...
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Trapping Season Opens SaturdayOctober 15, 2024The Wisconsin DNR reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an important role in the DNR’s efforts...
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Pests Could Ruin Your Cozy CampfireOctober 15, 2024October is National Firewood Awareness Month, a good time to remind you that whether it’s for home heating or campfires, your firewood choices matter. Firewood can harbor tree-killing pests and diseases, some of which you may not be able to...
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Curd is the WordOctober 15, 2024Get ready, cheese lovers! Today celebrates one of Wisconsin’s tastiest treasures — the squeaky, savory, irresistible cheese curd. Whether you love them fresh, fried, or flavored, National Cheese Curd Day is the ultimate celebration of this beloved snack. So, how...
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Three Students Selected As WFBF Event AmbassadorsOctober 15, 2024Three collegiate students have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Event Ambassadors. In the second year of this program, Sierra Bakke, Emi McCarville and Lashawna Vogel will use digital platforms to share highlights from the WFBF Annual Meeting & YFA Conference,...
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Lights, Tags, Action: Dairy Tech is Changing Calf CareOctober 14, 2024Imagine being able to predict when a calf isn’t feeling its best—before it even shows signs of illness. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, dairy farmers can now monitor their young stock around the clock with smart tags that track each calf’s...
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Beer & Agriculture Go Hand-In-Hand This WeekOctober 14, 2024Badgers On Tap brings UW-Madison expertise to pubs, breweries, and bars near you, and it starts this week during the Wisconsin Science Festival. The new series will kick off in Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and La Crosse. The weeklong Wisconsin Science...
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Dairy Business Grants Due SoonOctober 14, 2024A new round of Dairy Business Builder and Dairy Industry Impact grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance is open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Midwestern states. Businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,...
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Burning Permit Required In 13 CountiesOctober 14, 2024The Wisconsin DNR announced the agency is reinstating DNR burning permits by issuing a Special Fire Order in 13 counties. The permit reinstatement will begin at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The permit reinstatement applies to the following 13 extensive...
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Food Finance Institute Helps Create Opportunities For New FarmsOctober 14, 2024Opening a new food business or farm can be a tricky thing to accomplish with the costs and everchanging regulations. There are resources available to help get you started though. One of these resources is the Food Finance Institute. “I was...
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Eric Snodgrass To Be Keynote Speaker At Wisconsin Corn-Soy Expo
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Weather Is The Keynote Topic At Corn Soy Expo
It was announced that the keynote speaker for the Wisconsin Corn-Soy Expo will be Eric Snodgrass, talking about field-level weather impacts on yields.
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Trapping Season Opens October 19th
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Trapping Season Opens Saturday
The Wisconsin department of natural resources wants to remind residents that trapping season opens on October 19th.
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Be Wary Of Your Firewood Choices
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Pests Could Ruin Your Cozy Campfire
October is National Firewood Awareness Month. Whether it’s for home heating or campfires, your firewood choices matter.
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