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WPS Farm Show Planned for Oshkosh
The 56th annual Wisconsin Public Service Farm Show is set for the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh again this year. The dates for the 2016 show are March 29-31. The annual tradeshow attracts about 20,000 visitors to the three day agricultural expo that features demonstrations of…
Exeter Potato Grading Line
Exeter potato grading line from the early ’90s: Set up to run on a DOS computer program. It has a laser eye that measures the potatoes and 6 kick out lanes for sorting the size ranges. The kick out hammers run on compressed air. It…
High Cap Well Update
BACKGROUND As many of you know since the Lake Beulah decision in 2012, Wisconsin’s high capacity well (HWC) permit program has been on shaky ground with the DNR – unclear of their authority; and HCW owners – uncertain of their ability to get or keep…
Ag Community Urges Senate to Act on High Capacity Well Issue
We need to make sure our farmers have access to water to grow our food in WI. High Cap Well legislation provides certainty for ag community. — Governor Walker (@GovWalker) March 10, 2016 [MADISON…] A coalition of Wisconsin farmers, food processors and businesses from…
UW-RF to Host 56th Annual Agricultural Technology Contest
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host the 56th Annual Agricultural Technology Contest on campus on April 2. The Agricultural Technology Contest includes a series of career development events hosted by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences that allow Wisconsin and Minnesota FFA…
Did you attend this year’s WPVGA Conference?
Each year we at UW-Extension & WPVGA strive to improve your experience. A lot of effort goes into planning YOUR Annual Conference. Input from you, our attendees, is invaluable and plays an important role in planning next year’s conference. Please take a few minutes to…
High-Capacity Well Legislation Moves through Assembly
Farms and other industrial companies may soon be allowed to replace their high-capacity water wells without reapplying for state government permits. The State Assembly passed a bill last week that aims to limit the amount of authority the Department of Natural Resources has on large…
Conservation Stewardship Program Contract Renewal
Active 2012-1 contracts expiring 12/31/2016 will be given the opportunity to automatically renew their contract for an additional 5 years. Renewing an existing CSP contract is optional and hinges upon availability of funds and the participant meeting renewal criteria. If a participant chooses not to renew,…
Feed a Bee
Bayer Crop Science is working to increase forage for pollinators, including honey bees. To do so, the company is offering a special partnership to the agricultural industry on the purchase of pollinator seed. For details on the program, take a look at this “Bayer –…
2016 Potato D.C. Fly-In Comes at a Critical Time for Potato Growers
On February 22-25, potato growers and industry professionals will travel to Washington, D.C., from all over the country to lend their voice by telling real stories from the farm to lawmakers and agency officials. With TPP, voluntary GMO labeling, agriculture research funding levels and other…
