Resources favor Dairy State in regional farm analysis
The Lake States region holds substantial land and water resources, with 38 percent of prime farm land and 59 percent of area considered prime agricultural land. Despite irrigation limits, the area benefits from abundant water and soil quality, suggesting a long term competitive advantage for Wisconsin farming.
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Lake States
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
U.S
California
Southwest
Proper Livestock Ventilation to Prevent Respiratory Problems
Dennis Dornfeld, Waushara County ag agent, outlines ventilation basics for livestock housing. Avoid crowding, match capacity to facility size, position fans away from inlets, ensure snug doors, and keep air inlets and fan blades clean to maintain effective, tempered air and reduce disease risk.
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Dennis Dornfeld
Waushara County Ag
Wood ashes in the garden how to use and limits
Wood ashes provide lime and potassium with a neutralizing index around 40 49 and a typical fertilizer analysis of 0 0 4. About 120 pounds per 100 square feet annually is possible, but no more than 20 pounds per 100 square feet yearly. A soil test should be taken yearly and avoid raises in pH above 7 or potassium beyond 600.
Badger Balancer: time tested ration balancing program
The Badger Balancer is a long standing computerized ration balancing program. It now uses NIR technology to input ADF and NDF values, improving accuracy in feed formulas and mineral to protein balance. Available via county extension offices WDHIC centers in Menomonie and feed dealers.
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WDHIC
Menomonie
O Tannenbaum touched grandpa memory
Marianne Wenger Severson recalls a Milwaukee Christmas from the 1930s. The writer details family rituals, public baths, setting lotion, baked breads, church carols, and a child’s secret gift of singing O Tannenbaum in German to her Grandpa, who was moved to tears. The memory endures whenever the carol plays.
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Milwaukee
Eighth Street
Highland Avenue
Sixth and Highland
Mama
Grandpa
O Tannenbaum
July Fourth Outing at Johnson Park 1908
Farmers in Arling ton Neb left rigs and animals at Leonard Gaines livery, while families joined Fourth of July festivities at Johnson Park. They rode the Carryall to the park, a photo submitted by Alice Gaines Oetting of Menomonie.
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Leonard Gaines
Arlington
Neb
Johnson Park
Alice Gaines Oetting
Menomonie
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eCheck
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DNR
Area 10
Jerry Brett
St. Croix County
Balancer
Jim Faust
Dunn Farm Management
Marianne Wenger Severson
West Allis
Milwaukee County
Grandma
Tannenbaum
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