Watch out for silo gas hazards after filling
Silo filling releases dangerous gases like carbon dioxide and nitric acid which turns to nitrogen dioxide in air. The hazard peaks 12 to 60 hours after filling. enter only with blower running for 15 minutes first and a person nearby. Ventilate the silo room for a week or two.
Save your corn silage nutrients and harvest timing
Agricultural guidance from Bernie Drewiske of Pierce County advises delaying harvest to reduce losses and maximize dry matter. He details moisture targets for harvest, seepage risks, ideal cut length, and the impact on feed digestibility and cattle manure.
Estimating October Income Taxes for Farmers
Jim Faust Dunn County farm management agent advises that October is prime time to estimate income taxes. He notes farm income fluctuation and suggests timing purchases or sales to manage tax liability and reduce payments. An accountant can assist in pulling figures and planning strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Faust
Dunn County
Playful resilience of 1930s youths finding fun on tight budgets
John Lyons recalls a rural community where teens pooled ingenuity for recreation. They hunted deer in November, built a hunting cabin, held winter dances in an abandoned house, and organized PTA entertainments. Fishing, skating, hayrides, and village baseball filled weekends with shared laughter.
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Jerry Brett
St. Croix County
Bernie Drewiske
Pierce County
Keith Sommerfeld
By John Lyons, Phillips
PTA
Yesteryear
State Historical Society of
Wisconsin
Grantsburg