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Heidi Randall Elected to Second Term on Potatoes USA
Congratulations to Heidi Randall of Alsum Farms, who has been re-elected to the Potatoes USA Board representing Wisconsin for her second, 3-year term, which begins in March 2018 through March 2021. Randall currently serves on the Administrative Domestic Marketing Committee for Potatoes USA. Locally, she…
2017 Potato Statistical Yearbook
Download the Statistical Yearbook and find overviews of national legislative, regulatory and marketing initiatives along with U.S. and world potato production and consumption data. Peruse the full list of NPC Ag-Vocates and discover progress made on key issues over the past year.
DATCP Secretary Ben Brancel to Retire in August
Wisconsin’s longest serving agriculture secretary is about to call it a career. Ben Brancel, who served as the leader of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection non-consecutively for 10 of the past 20 years, announced at the agency’s monthly board meeting on Thursday…
Know Your Buyer, Know Your Supplier Procurement Training Series
Interested in selling Wisconsin-grown foods to schools, hospitals, and colleges? You’re invited to attend one of five free farm to cafeteria training and networking events happening across Wisconsin this August. Learn from local experts and meet with farmers, processors, distributors, foodservice professionals, and kitchen staff…
For Sale
Used aluminum hook latch irrigation pipe and fittings, etc. 800 4″ x 40 ft. length with 30H rainbird sprinkler heads on 3 ft risers 150 4″ x 40 ft. length “mains” with no risers/some hubs. 30 4″ of various lengths/some with hubs. Both 6″ and…
University of Wisconsin-Hancock Agricultural Research Station to Discuss Ongoing Agricultural Research at the July 20 Potato Research Field Day
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Hancock Agricultural Research Station invites you to join us on Thursday July 20, for the 2017 Potato Research Field Day from 8:45AM to 2:00pm. The field day will include a wagon tour of the research farm, and guided tours to our…
AgSource Laboratories Offers Free Gap Water Sample Pick-Up
Bonduel, Wis. – Following a successful 2016 pilot-program, AgSource Laboratories is pleased announce the start of the 2017 free GAP water sample pick-up route. In cooperation with the UW Hancock Agricultural Research Station and the Antigo WPVGA Office AgSource will be sample drop sites. “We…
Producers are Encouraged to Report Prevented Planting and Failed Acres
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to report prevented planting and failed acres in order to establish or retain FSA program eligibility for some programs. Producers should report crop acreage they intended to plant, but due to natural disaster, were prevented from planting. Prevented…
Strong Showing for Kewaunee County Farm Tech Days
Despite an early morning shower in the middle of the week, visitors to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Kewaunee County couldn’t have had better weather on Thursday for the conclusion of the three day event near Algoma. Local committee members and exhibitors told Wisconsin Ag…
CHS, ASA Partner for Agronomy Training Development
CHS Inc. and the Madison-based American Society of Agronomy signed an agreement to collaborate in creating a dynamic, online-learning program focused on improving sustainability practices and standards in production agriculture. The curriculum will be designed for agronomists and agribusiness professionals and will establish a recognized,…
