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Rapid Harvest Progress in Wisconsin’s Fall Season
WEB6 days ago · Wisconsin Ag Connection Home > News. Rapid Harvest Progress in Wisconsin’s Fall Season. Tuesday, October 1, 2024. By Blake Jackson. The final week of September 2024 proved highly productive for Wisconsin farmers, with the USDA reporting 6.2 optimal days for fieldwork. This period saw minimal precipitation and warmer-than-usual temperatures ...
News - Wisconsin Ag Connection
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Get the latest Wisconsin crop, livestock, equipment, business, education, government policy and other ag industry news articles on WisconsinAgConnection.com.
Small grains sector sees diverse results in Wisconsin
WEB5 days ago · Small grains sector sees diverse results in Wisconsin. Wednesday, October 2, 2024. By Blake Jackson. Winter wheat production in Wisconsin for 2024 is estimated at 18.0 million bushels, representing a 3 percent increase from 2023, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service in their Small Grains 2024 Summary.
US wheat production reaches highest level in 8 years
WEB17 hours ago · US wheat production reaches highest level in 8 years. Monday, October 7, 2024. By Jamie Martin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that wheat production for the 2024/25 marketing year will reach 1.971 billion bushels, a notable 9% increase compared to the previous year and the highest level since the 2016/17 marketing year.
Crop News - Wisconsin Ag Connection
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Wisconsin Ag Connection Home > News > Crops. Crop News. Stay up-to-date with the latest crop news and updates on Wisconsin corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, hay & forage, fruits & vegetables, and more.
Port strike ends, farm exports resume | Wisconsin Ag Connection
WEB4 hours ago · Port strike ends, farm exports resume. The U.S. maritime labor scene saw a significant development as a three-day strike by 45,000 longshoremen at key East and Gulf coast ports concluded with a tentative agreement. This strike, marking the union's first since 1977, disrupted crucial export channels for U.S. farmers during a peak harvest season.
Wisconsin fieldwork - harvests and crop conditions
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Farmers were able to make progress with harvesting small grains, potatoes, picking apples, and cutting hay. The topsoil moisture condition was assessed as 2% very short, 14% short, 72% adequate, and 12% surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 0% very short, 11% short, 79% adequate, and 10% surplus. Crop Development and Harvesting:
Wisconsin retains top spot in national cheese production
WEBThursday, May 2, 2024. By Blake Jackson. Wisconsin's dominance in the American cheese industry continues. In 2023, the state maintained its position as the nation's leading cheese producer, accounting for an impressive 25% of the total national cheese production. Specialty cheeses, renowned for their premium quality and distinct characteristics ...
Wisconsin eggs crack open record growth
WEBWisconsin eggs crack open record growth. Wisconsin's egg farmers had a golden November, cackling out a 39% increase in production compared to the same month last year, according to the latest USDA report. This surge leaves 200 million fresh eggs nestled in cartons across the state, eclipsing not only pre-pandemic levels but also 2021's numbers.