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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

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


POLK COUNTY FARM SCENE - May 8, 2009

Take the Test - Beat the Pest - The UW-Madison Agronomy Department, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, is again offering free soybean cyst nematode (SCN) soil testing for Wisconsin growers. (click on link for details)


CURRENT ISSUES

Youth Quality Meats Program

2008 UW Variety Trial Results (click on links for PDF file)

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 June 26, 2009)

Alfalfa Monitoring - 2009


MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

PDF file 2007 Cash Rent Survey (2 pages, 56.32 KB)

PDF file Wisconsin's Custom Rate Guide - 2007 (9 pages, 1.46 MB)
cows in a pasture

Soil Samples

Growing Degree Days

Precipitation Summary

PDF file Fencing Laws (6 pages, 22.73 KB)

Dealing with Drought

RENTAL FORMS and AGREEMENTS - PDF file


USEFUL LINKS:

Wisconsin Farmers' Assistance Hotline - 800-942-2474

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