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Public invited to The School at Altenburg’s Farm Strawberry Summer Celebration
(Wisconsin Rapids, WI, June 7, 2017) The public is invited to help celebrate and see the progress at The School at Altenburg’s Farm Strawberry Summer Celebration on Wednesday, June 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Altenburg’s Farm, 7020 Plover Road, Wisconsin Rapids. A brief presentation…
Governor Walker Signs High Capacity Well Legislation Into Law
MADISON – Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 76 into law today, which relates to the replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, as well the recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and metering requirements for…
New Law Protects Environment, Brings Certainty to Agriculture Community
Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Praise Action on Science-Based Water Policy [MADISON] The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) applauds the Governor’s signing of Senate Bill 76, the science-based water policy legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Senator Scott Fitzgerald (R–Juneau) and Representative Gary Tauchen (R–Bonduel).…
WPVGA Taking Nominations for Wisconsin Representative on Potatoes USA
Nominations are now open for a Wisconsin representative on Potatoes USA. Nominees must be potato growers within Wisconsin who are in good standing. Board Member Guidelines are as follows: It serves the good of both potato production regions and Potatoes USA by recruiting Board Members…
Wisconsin Potato Industry Works to Feed Starving Children
Mobile Packing Event Set for June 17 in Stevens Point Making a commitment to alleviate world hunger, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) and the Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary (WPGA) are once again sponsoring a potato-meal packing event to help feed hungry children…
Corn Planting: Late planting, replanting guidelines
Agronomist offers resources to aid in decision making This week many farmers will be evaluating corn stands. Click here for some helpful guidelines. Also, see http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/Management/L004.aspx.
Riesterer & Schnell Seeking Sales Representatives
Riesterer & Schnell has decided, due to growth, to create two new positions in a couple of key regional territories: Agri-Business Sales Position – 1 Agri-Business Sales Position – 2
2017 Pound Extension Award
Gevens recognized for potato and vegetable disease management research Amanda Gevens, University of Wisconsin-Madison associate professor and UW-Extension vegetable crops plant pathology specialist, received the 2017 Pound Extension Award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Gevens was recognized for her…
AgSource Laboratories Offers Free GAP Water Sample Pick-up
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, AgSource will be loading samples on Monday mornings and taking them to the AgSource lab,…
Wisconsin Potato Board Election Open Until June 10
Wisconsin potato growers have until June 10, 2017 to vote to elect three new members to the nine-member Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. One seat is open in each of the board’s three districts. Eligible growers may vote for the candidate in their respective districts, or…
