Waupaca man is testing his gas/electric hybrid tractor out in the field
WEBAug 28, 2024 · 1:25. MARION, Wisconsin – After spending much of the past year converting his Farmall M gas tractor into a gas/electric hybrid, Robert Braun has now been able to test it in the pastures on his northern Waupaca County farm where he raises goats, cattle and poultry. As soon as field conditions allowed, Braun …
Here are 10 things to know about FFA during National FFA Week
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · Here are 10 things to know about FFA. Founded in 1928, the Future Farmers of America brought together students, teachers and agribusiness to solidify support for agricultural education. FFA members include students in middle school through high school and college. Wisconsin currently has 25,245 members belonging to …
Challenges ahead for manufacturers trying to electrify farm vehicles
WEBAug 30, 2021 · 1:23. The seeds are sown for the electrification of farming vehicles, but as major manufacturers begin to develop electric prototypes, they face major logistical challenges to replacing diesel-burning machines in the field. “The critical piece of the pie for greater adoption of electric vehicles in farm settings is charging infrastructure ...
What's the difference between Rime Ice and Hoar Frost?
WEBJan 5, 2021 · Rime ice can be classified as either hard or soft and will generally depend on the wind strength. Hard rime ice is very dense and trees appear to be flocked with the crystals. This occurs due to freezing fog when wind speeds are high, and temperatures range between 17-28°F. DTN meteorologists point out that soft rime is a bit more delicate.
Total US cattle herd drops to lowest level since 1951. Why?
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · In the recent cattle and calves report, the USDA said there are 87.2 million head – the lowest such estimate since 1951. And that drives greater demand for dairy’s cull cows. The inventory of all U.S. beef cattle decreased two percent from a year ago and that decline follows a four percent decrease in the U.S. beef herd from 2022 to 2023 ...
John Deere Company – Where and how it all began - Wisconsin …
WEBOct 20, 2021 · Nestled within a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Rock River, Grand Detour was named for the sweeping detour the river made around the Illinois village. Founded in 1833 by Leonard Andrus, the small community was home to a sawmill and flour mill powered by the river as well as a cluster of small shops a few years later.
Gov. Evers announces $43 million investment in Wisconsin …
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · Grace Connatser. Wisconsin State Farmer. Governor Tony Evers aims to allocate $43 million for Wisconsin's ag economy in the state's 2021-23 biennial budget. The Governor announced Friday morning that the funding will go towards "expanding market opportunities, supporting new and innovative farming practices, strengthening the …
Agropur to invest $168M in cheese plant expansion, state to chip …
WEBOct 4, 2021 · Agropur, one of the world's largest dairy suppliers, will be building a new $168 million state-of-the-art cheese factory in Little Chute that will set the company up for future success in Wisconsin by investing in the latest cheesemaking technology and making room for growth. Agropur will be eligible for up to $4.5 million in business tax ...
Wisconsin DNR makes it easier to enjoy state's wild side
WEBNov 7, 2018 · The Go Wild brand is a highly visible part of a customer licensing system that started in 2016, which makes it easier than ever for DNR customers to purchase licenses, register boats and recreational vehicles and get information on hunter education and safety classes. The system is available at more than 1,000 vendors statewide and through ...
Landmark, Countryside cooperatives merge into new cooperative, …
WEBJul 6, 2021 · 1:25. Landmark and Countryside Cooperatives, which merged in March this year, have announced the name of their new combined cooperative – Alcivia. President and CEO of the new cooperative, Jim Dell, who was also CEO of Landmark Cooperative, said the new name represents a feeling of togetherness among …