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AGRICULTURE PROGRAM TOPIC AREAS

AGRICULTURE STAFF

UW-Extension agricultural programming strives to bring information to the residents of Polk County on the economic, environmental, and social dimmensions of agriculture. Current programs include:

  • Dairy management
  • Livestock production
  • Farm business arrangements
  • Farm financial management
  • Crop residue management
  • Nutrient management
  • Pesticide applicator training
  • Youth dairy and livestock

Local weather conditions

If you have any questions regarding Agriculture in Polk County, please contact:

Ryan Sterry
Agricuture/Horticulture Agent
ryan.sterry@ces.uwex.edu
Polk County UWEX Office Staff
715-485-8600

Ryan Sterry

 

Local weather radar

 


POLK COUNTY FARM SCENE - August 28, 2008

Beef Pasture Walk, Ladysmith, Sat., Sept. 6, 1-4 - The Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network is hosting a beef pasture walk at the Roger and Marie Svoma Farm in Rusk County at W9874 Co. Rd. A, Ladysmith, WI on Sat., Sept. 6, from 1-4. Topics will include calf marketing, rotational grazing, Charolais cattle and pasture aeration. (click on link for details)


CURRENT ISSUES

Youth Quality Meats Program

How Much For Standing Hay?

Hot Hay, How Hot is Too Hot

Corn Silage Pricing - Excel Spreadsheet

Cost of Raising Dairy Heifers - 2007

Soybean Rust Monitoring - Real time data

Ag Links Newsletters & News Releases

Hay List - The Polk County UW-Extension Office will maintain a hay list this year for farmers wishing to buy and sell hay. The list will be posted locally and on this website. If you wish to add hay or the list or wish to put a call out for hay, contact the Extension Office at 485-8600. Be prepared to provide a description of the hay desired or hay to be sold (quality, quantity, type of bale, etc.) The price of your hay must also be included in your listing or it cannot be accepted.

Hay Market Report - (as of August 15, 2008)

Nortwest Wisconsin Grazers Network -

Saturday, September 6th, 1-4pm. Roger and Marie Svoma Farm. Topics to include Charlois Beef, Marketing calves, pasture aeration, rotational grazing. For more information click here.

Alfalfa Monitoring - 2008


MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

PDF file 2007 Cash Rent Survey

PDF file Wisconsin's Custom Rate Guide - 2007
cows in a pasture

Soil Samples

Growing Degree Days

Precipitation Summary

PDF file Fencing Laws

Dealing with Drought

RENTAL FORMS and AGREEMENTS - PDF file

 


USEFUL LINKS:

Dairy Team News - University of Wisconsin

Center for Dairy Profitability - A web site for dairy producers focusing on business management, personnel, production systems and marketing.

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board - An interactive Web Site for dairy producers and agri-businesses.

Team Forage - UW-Extension

Wisconsin Crop Manager

University of Wisconsin Forage Research

Cool Beans - UW-Extension Soybean and Small Grains

Daily Dairy Report - The Daily Dairy Report provides a one-page summary of news, prices, fundamental indicators, and trading activity on CME's Dairy Complex. Daily illustrations of supply and demand factors help you learn to track the markets and anticipate price trends.

Agriculture Related Videos

Wisconsin Farmers' Assistance Hotline - 800-942-2474

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