Forage Preservatives Still Debated at Spooner Field Day
Extension agronomist Dwayne Rohweder warned preservatives and drying agents add costs from 8 to 20 dollars per ton and may not prove profitable. Trials show mixed results with lactic and proprionic acids, and farmers are urged to harvest early and store at 50 to 65 percent moisture. Proprionic acid can erode equipment and irritate workers, while potassium carbonate offers a cheaper alternative though evidence remains inconclusive. The study emphasizes farmers are pioneers as the question remains unresolved.
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Dwayne Rohweder
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Wisconsin sees muted oats virus impact after 1982 losses
UW Extension agronomist Bob Forsberg reports oats red leaf virus has caused far fewer reductions in Wisconsin this year than in 1982. He cites southward aphid-driven virus loads and favorable winds as the main cause of last year’s widespread damage, with expectations of continued decline this season.
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Uw-Extension
Spooner
Forage NIR tester boosts Wisconsin farm sampling efforts
Dwayne Rohweder reports the UW Extension NIR forage analyzer van must nearly double daily tests to cover costs. After three months in 38 counties, the mobile unit averages 35 samples daily, with 49 road days since January 5. The Marshfield station houses a stationary unit. both deliver rapid, precise results in about 10 minutes and can be sent via UPS for two to three day return. The system aims to reach 65 to 90 samples per day to meet budgets, and will be showcased at Farm Progress Days July 19–21 in Owen, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Forage Council
Dwayne Rohweder
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Spooner
Marshfield
Clark County Health Care Center
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