Computer controlled fertilization tech demoed at UW River Falls
Cenex and Soil Teq showcased an automated fertilizer applicator that maps soil types by infrared aerial data and soil grids, then uses on board computer control to blend and apply fertilizer precisely as trucks traverse fields. The system aims to save costs and boost yields by preventing over and under fertilization.
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Cenex Cooperative
National Board
University of Wisconsin- River Falls Experimental Farm
Uw-River Falls
Iowa
South Dakota
Arizona
Rod Bells
Phoenix, Ariz
Ortlip
Mr. Ortlip
Beck
Cenex
Fairchild
Farmers Union Central Exchange Inc
Wisconsin
Pacific Northwest
Earl Ortlip
Waconia
Minn
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dairyman Urges 18K-20K Pound Herds To Survive
Duane Hegna, a Baraboo Wisconsin Holstein Association distinguished dairyman, told about 200 at the Iowa County twilight meeting that dairy farms must raise herd averages to 18,000 to 20,000 pounds per cow annually to stay viable. He cited state rank, forage focus, and practical herd economics as keys, sharing his Heatherstone Enterprises’ 20,000-pound average and alfalfa practices on a 300 acre farm near Baraboo.
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Wisconsin
Duane Hegna
Iowa County Twilight Meeting
Hegna
Wisconsin Holstein Association
Baraboo
Heatherstone Enterprises
Mr. Hegna
Iowa County Holstein Association
Ted
Pierce Pepin twilight meet at Great River Farm Prescott
The Pierce-Pepin Holstein Club schedules a twilight meeting at 7:30 p.m. on July 31 at the Great River Farm in Prescott. The herd shows high production figures and DHIR data for 35 cows. H. John Meyer, HFAA consultant from Minnesota, will speak. Cow judging, door prizes, and lunch are planned. The farm lies five miles east of Prescott on Highway QQ, owned by Jay Chadima with Joe Hinkle as herdsman.
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Pierce-Pepin Holstein Club
Great River Farm
Prescott
Jay Chadima
Joe Hinkle
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Bob Beck
National Cenex Board
Soil Teq Inc
Bells
Mr. Beus
Dean Fairchild
St. Paul
Ooystems
Heto
Arnie Hoffman
National Board of Directors
Pierce County
Annie Hoffman
Sauk County
Hegaa
Marcia Thompson
Twilight
Jim Massey
Pierce-Pepin
H. John Meyer
HFAA
Out of
Minnesota