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January-February 2014
Extension Views Newsletter
Table of Contents
Page 1 How to plan for 2014
Page 2 Upcoming Meetings/Events– Cattle Feeder Clinic Withee
Page 3 Winter calf health: Nesting is not just for the birds Winning The Game: Commodity Marketing
Page 4 -5 Weight Risk of leaving corn stand through winter
Page 6 North Central Wisconsin Cattleman's Association, INC. WI Winter Maple Institute & Maple Trade Show-Farm Service Agency Updates
Page 7 National Farm Medicine Center Rebate
Page 8 Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Page 9 –10 Mark your Calendars various events going on
Page 11 Century, Sesquicentennial Farm Applications due March 1st
Page 12 Wisconsin Farm Center and UW Extension contact information
Farm Financial Recordkeeping
Using QuickBooks Beginner’s Workshop
Wednesday, January 21, 2014 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
USDA Service Center, 925 Donald St., Medford
Cost: $20 per person
Advance Registration With Payment to “UW
-Extension-Taylor Co” required by
January 13, 2014
Registration forms available at the UWEX Office or visit http:///taylor.uwex.edu. Register early as enrollment is limited to 15!
Send registration form and check to:
UWEX Taylor County
925 Donald St.
Rm. 103
Medford, WI 54451
During this hands-on computer
session you will develop a simple
set of farm financial records and
reports. Learn how QuickBooks
is structured, how its files work,
and how to navigate the system
to tailor your farm’s record
keeping needs.
Sponsors
How to Plan for 2014?
Richard Halopka, Crops & Soils Agent
The 2013 growing season provided numerous challenges. The
previous year (2012) reduced feed inventories in the county
and then spring 2013 would result in delayed planting and
first crop harvest.
What did we learn during the 2013 growing season?
1.Crops can be planted in multiple months during the
growing season.
2. Late planted or alternative crops can produce forage and
rations can utilize many alternative feeds.
3. When planting is delayed there are options.
So, what weather conditions can we expect during the 2014
growing season? I wish I had a crystal ball to help everyone.
Historically a year of weather extremes is follow by a ―more
normal‖ year. That was not the case in 2013, as we know,
2013 provided two extremes in one season from wet to dry.
Each growing season will have quirks.
So, how should I plan for the 2014 growing season? I would
focus on the normal. The weather extremes of 2013 may
return to a normal weather pattern in 2014.
So, for 2014 growing season plan on a normal year, but
consider the following points.
Develop a crop budget to determine your cost of produc-
tion. You cannot sell a crop unless you know your cost of
production, even if it is fed to livestock on your farm.
Select seed hybrids and varieties that match your manage-
ment goals along with your soils and environment. Don’t
select seed based on what might happen in 2014 or what
happened in 2013.
Apply fertilizer (commercial products or livestock ma-
nure) required for the growing crop from your current soil
test information, crops require nutrients to grow and yield.
Don’t expect yields if nutrients are not supplied.
Scout fields during the growing season and apply pesti-
cides when a control is required to prevent an economical
loss in crop yield.
Remember to manage what can be managed on your farm.
You cannot manage the weather.
I hope that 2014 is a normal weather year, but every year has
uncertainty. If you have questions related to crop planning or
crop budgets please call Richard Halopka, at the Clark County
UW-Extension office at 715-743-5121.
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Upcoming Meeting / Events Make sure to listen to WCCN and WAXX for any cancellations
January 8 Crop Production & Management Meeting Wausau 12:00 noon
January 9 Crop Production & Management Meeting Eau Claire 7:30 a.m.
January 10—11 WI Winter Maple Institute & Maple Trade Show The Plaza Hotel & Suites, Wausau 4:00 pm
January 10, 17, 24 NTC Nutrient Management Training: Developing and
Re-qualifying an NMP NTC—Medford Campus 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
January 14—16 Wisconsin Crop Management Conference
http://wiagribusiness.org/tradeshow.php
January 18 NCWCA January Beef Event and Annual Meeting Ice Age Pavilion, HWY 102 in Rib Lake 1:00pm
January 20 - 22 Midwest Forage Association Symposium Wisconsin Dells
January 21 Farm Financial Recordkeeping –Using QuickBooks Beginners
Workshop
USDA-Service Center– 925 Don-
ald St. Medford, WI 10:00am– 3:00pm
January 22 and 29
February 6
NTC Nutrient Management Training: Developing and
Re-qualifying an NMP NTC—Wausau Campus 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
January 23 and 30
February 6
NTC Nutrient Management Training: Developing and
Re-qualifying an NMP NTC—Spencer Campus 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
January 23 and 30
February 6, 13, 20 and 27
NTC Nutrient Management Training: Developing and
Re-qualifying an NMP NTC—Spencer Campus 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Jan. 23-March 20 Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy NTC—Wausau Campus 11:00 a.m.
January 28th 2014 WI Corn Conference-Comparing Continuous Corn to
Crop Rotation 920-232-1970 Oshkosh—La Sure’s Banquet Hall 09:30 a.m.
Jan 29th 2014 WI Corn Conference –Land Rent Negotiations.
608-637-5276 Viroqua– VFW POST 3032 09:30 a.m.
Jan 30th 2014 WI Corn Conference Land Rent – What should I pay?
608-742-9680
Poynette– The Barn at Harvest
Moon Pond 09:30 a.m.
February 5 Taylor County Heart of the Farm Women in Agriculture
Conference.
Camp Forest Springs, N8890
Forest Ln., Westboro. 9:30 am -3:15 pm
February 26 Annual UW Extension cattle feeders-Taylor County UW Ex-
tension -715-748– 3327 Ext 8 The Hayloft– Withee Evening
February 27 Annual UW Extension cattle feeders-Buffalo County UW
Extension– 608-685-6256
KD’s Home-style Eatery –
Mondovi Daytime
February 27 Annual UW Extension cattle feeders– Monroe County UW
Extension– 608-269-8722 Jakes Northwood's– Sparta Evening
March 1 Century, Sesquicentennial Farm Applications Due–
414-777-0580 See Page 11
March 6 Heifers the next Generation– 715-748-3327 x8 Abbotsford City Hall 9:30am– 3:00pm
March 14—15 WI Ag Women’s Summit-http://wfbf.com/programsevents/
event-registration Madison 2– Day
2014 Cattle Feeder Clinic Cattle Feeder Clinic
Tuesday
February 26, 2013
Hayloft-Withee
Registration
5:30 pm
Dinner
6:00 pm
Program 6:45 -9:00pm
Pre-registration helps with planning meals and handouts.
Pre-register by calling Taylor County Extension by Feb 22
at 715-748-3327, ext 8.
There is a $10.00 pre-registration fee for this program
to cover the meal and handouts. Late or not pre-
registered will pay $15. You may pay at the door.
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Winter calf health: Nesting is not just for the birds
Source: The Dairyland Initiative NEWS, Winter 13/14, Food Animal production Medicine Section, School of Veterinary Medicine, UW-Madison, http://thedairylandinitiative.vetmed.wisc.edu/
The thermoneutral zone of a newborn dairy calf is 50 to 78 degrees F. Therefore, it is critical that calves be given sufficient bedding so they can keep warm as the temperature drops. Experts with the Dairyland Initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine say a deeply bedded resting surface that allows calves to "nest" is ideal. Nesting allows the calf to preserve body heat for growth, as well as support the immune system. So how can you tell if bedding levels are sufficient for nesting? Visually evaluate bedding conditions and assign a Nesting Score of 1, 2 or 3 based upon the
visibility of the calf's rear legs when she is lying down. If the calf's legs are entirely visible when it is lying down, that is a Nesting Score of 1. If her legs are partially visible when she is lying down, that is a Nesting Score of 2. If the calf's legs are not visible when she is lying down you've achieved a Nesting Score of 3. Another way to get a Nesting Score of 3 is to provide a moderate amount of bedding plus a calf jacket, say researchers with the Dairyland Initiative. Nesting is very important to calf respiratory health, according to projections from the Dairyland Initiative which suggest approximately a 28 percentage point improvement in respiratory disease in calf barns with a Nesting Score of 3 vs. barns with a Nesting Score of 1.
Nesting Score 1 Legs entirely visible lying down
Nesting Score 2 Legs partially visible when lying down
Nesting Score 3 Legs not visible when lying down
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Winning The Game: Commodity Marketing
Save the Dates: Feb 4 and Feb 11, 2014 for UW-Extension Clark and Taylor Counties Pre-Harvest and Post-Harvest Marketing Plan trainings to be held at the Hayloft in Withee. Each session costs $10, includes lunch and materials. Registration preferred (so we may plan) by calling UWEX Clark Co at 715-743-5121 by January 31.
On Feb. 4 you’ll practice pre-harvest (primarily corn) marketing decisions, learn about the tools available while looking at the market to take advantage of early seasonal price tendencies. On Feb. 11 you'll practice a post-harvest marketing plan: sell the grain, hold to sell later or hold and ‘sell the carry’.
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Weigh Risk of Leaving Corn Stand
Through Winter
Nick Schneider, Winnebago County Agriculture Agent
Joe Lauer, UW Corn Agronomist
High Grain moisture has caused some corn growers to consider leaving corn stand in the field until
spring. Lauer (2004) examined the amount of yield loss during winter months at the University of Wisconsin
Arlington Research Station in 2000-2001 (Table 1).
Table 1. Grain yield (bu/A) change of corn left standing in the field through winter at Arlington, WI
Harvest Month
Year Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
2000 204 206 113 86 83 72 127
2001 220 208 208 200 181 205 199
Mean 212 206 165 145 134 145 162
Many factors influence the decision to harvest yet this fall or delay until spring. Some factors can be
assessed now, such as stalk strength, ear health, insect damage, and shank attachment. A crop that has
weak plant integrity now is at greatest risk of crop losses if harvest is delayed. Fields with good stalk strength
and a soundly attached ear might be good candidate fields for delaying harvest; however, crop health only has
one direction to go…down. Beyond plant integrity, factors such as wildlife damage and weather will play a
major role in ear retention the following spring. For example, in 2000, a year with heavy snow cover, the
percentage yield loss was much greater than in 2001, a year with little snow cover (Table 2).
Table 2. Percent yield loss of corn left standing in the field through winter at Arlington, WI.
Harvest Month
Year Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
2000 No Loss 45% 58% 59% 65% 38%
2001 5% 5% 9% 18% 7% 10%
Mean 3% 22% 32% 37% 32% 24%
If a corn grower is seriously considering leaving corn stand through winter, the most important question that
needs to be answered is, “Will the revenue lost by winter crop damage be less than the cost of drying
this fall?” If the value of corn loss over winter from ear drop, fungus, or animal feeding is more than the
drying bill would have been if harvested this fall, then it doesn’t make sense to leave corn stand until spring.
Table 3 identifies the breakeven point for total drying cost per bushel the grower would want to pay this fall
compared to harvesting in spring. The table provides a total drying cost compared to a 5% to 40% winter yield
loss at prices ranging from $3.00 to $4.25 per bushel. As corn price increases, the producer can tolerate
paying a greater price for drying. Additionally, as the percentage of yield loss through winter increases, the
producer also can justify paying a greater drying cost. For example, if this winter has heavy snowfall, similar to
2000, with a 38% yield loss by April harvest, the producer would be able to pay just over $1.31 /bu for drying
corn worth $3.75 /bu (2009 price) to generate the same amount of revenue. If conditions are more like the
winter of 2001 with only a 10% yield loss and a price of $3.75 /bu, then the grower keeps more revenue by
letting the corn stand in the field if drying costs are more than $0.38 /bu. If in an average year 25% of corn
yield is lost over winter, at $3.75 /bu, the grower can pay up to $0.94 /bu for drying and breakeven with field
loss. For growers that view field drying as a secondary form of storage; thereby reducing storage fees, then
the total of drying and storage costs should be combined and compared to the percent yield loss through
winter
Table 3 Table 3. Breakeven point between total drying cost versus field loss during winter field drying.
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Table 3. Breakeven point between total drying cost versus field loss during winter field drying.
Percent Yield Loss Through Winter
Corn Price ($/bu) 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Breakeven Drying Cost ($/bu)
$3.00 $0.15 $0.30 $0.45 $0.60 $0.75 $0.90 $1.05 $1.20
$3.25 $0.16 $0.33 $0.49 $0.65 $0.81 $0.98 $1.14 $1.30
$3.50 $0.18 $0.35 $0.53 $0.70 $0.88 $1.05 $1.23 $1.40
$3.75 $0.19 $0.38 $0.56 $0.75 $0.94 $1.13 $1.31 $1.50
$4.00 $0.20 $0.40 $0.60 $0.80 $1.00 $1.20 $1.40 $1.60
$4.25 $0.21 $0.43 $0.64 $0.85 $1.06 $1.28 $1.49 $1.70
Rather than leaving the crop stand in the field until the following spring, which can create problems preparing
for the next crop, the grower might consider harvesting sometime in mid-winter. Data from the Arlington
Research Station gathered over five winters found mid-May planted corn had the following grain moistures:
December=22%, January=22%, February=18%, March=16%, and April=10%. Drying continues through
winter but at a slower rate than fall.
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to predict in October if there will be heavy snowfall or ice sheeting come
January so the decision largely becomes a matter of risk management. The 2009 corn crop was one of the
most expensive corn crops ever grown and the financial losses from a large yield decline could be large. Once
the grain is harvested, dried, and securely stored the harvest risk largely has been managed.
Corn crop insurance in Wisconsin ends at the earliest of: (1) total crop destruction, (2) harvest, (3) final
adjustment for a loss, (4) December 10, 2009 for grain or (5) abandonment of the crop (USDA 2009). With the
December 10th deadline, insurance does not extend to crop losses when harvested the following year. If the
grower feels they have no other choice but to leave the crop in the field, they should contact their insurance
agent prior to the deadline to discuss options.
Corn already sold for delivery through a forward contract also increases price risk if the field fails to hold yield
and the grain is short of the contracted delivery amount. Another increased risk is the potential for more pest
management problems such as more volunteer corn in the following crop. Deciding when to harvest this wet
crop will be a tough decision, largely depending on weather factors outside of the grower’s control. In times of
great volatility, the decision that best manages risk is the most sensible.
References:
Lauer, Joe. 2004. Some Pros and Cons of Letting Corn Stand in the Field Through Winter. Wisconsin Crop Manager. http://
corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/WCM/W160.aspx USDA Risk Management Agency. 2009. Commodity Insurance Fact Sheet, Corn,
Wisconsin.http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/fields/rma/mn_rso/
15th Annual Midwest Value Added Agriculture Conference
“Cultivating Profitability” January 23—24
Hotel Mead—WI Rapids Call 715-579-5229
For more information to go: www.RiverCountryRCD.org
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North Central Wisconsin Cattleman's Association, INC.
The NCWCA January Beef Event and Annual Meeting will be held at the Ice Age Pavilion, HWY 102 in Rib Lake on January
18th, 2014 . The day begins at 1:00pm. Presentations include Beef Market Outlook presented by Brenda Boetel, UW—River Falls,
Department of Agricultural Economics, Procurement of Cattle Consumers Want presented by Jon Hansen, Director of Cattle Production
Systems, JBS USA LLC and we will hear from a Marketing Panel consisting of Bloomington, Central Livestock, Lanesboro and Equity
representatives, Alexis G. Nickelotti, Director of Online Communications for Wisconsin Beef council will also be joining us.
The Annual Meeting will begin at 5:00pm and includes election of directors. Three Board seats are to be filed. If you are interested
in becoming a director please inform any current director so ballots can be prepared. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. We
will also discuss the NCWCA Scholarship being offered and events planned for 2014.
Dinner featuring Camp 28’s chef-carved prime loin will be served following the annual meeting. Dinner tickets are $5.00 with your
paid 2014 membership, which you may pay at the door. Membership levels are family for $40.00, Single or Associate for $25.00. Extra meal
tickets (paid without membership) are available for $20.00 per person, so please invite fellow beef producers to attend with you. So we may
adequately plan the meal , please call 715-748-3327 by Jan 10th with your dinner reservations. If you are unable to attend, but wish to
renew your membership, please return the membership form found in the NCWCA newsletter or on our website, ncwcattlemen.com.
Farm Service Agency Updates-January 2014
New CED: The FSA office has a new (or maybe not-so-new) employee. Deb Esselman joined the staff as of De-
cember 1 as the County Executive Director. If the name sounds familiar, that is because Deb began her career in
Clark County and worked there for 16 years before moving into the CED position in Adams County and then to Tay-
lor-Price County. She has been in Taylor-Price for the last 15 years. Deb will be doing shared management between
Clark and Taylor-Price Counties, so be sure to stop in and say hi when you visit the office.
Reminder: crop reports for fall seeded crops and perennial forages must be reported by JANUARY 15 to avoid any
late filed fees. Call 715-743-3164 for an appointment if you have not already completed your crop report.
Farm Loans: this is the time of year to get your records together for your Year-End –Review if you have an FSA
loan. A reminder letter will be sent out in the next week for those who need to complete their reviews.
COC Elections: Due to a glitch in software, all ballots for LAA-1 (NW area of Clark Co) had to be reissued and the
final date to send ballots is Mid January. Elliot Suda is the candidate for re-election, so be sure to get your ballots
sent it to the office in Neillsville. Let’s all hope for a better cropping year in 2014 and Happy New Year.
WISCONSIN WINTER MAPLE INSTITUTE & MAPLE TRADE SHOW WHERE: The Plaza Hotel & Suites, Wausau, WI, DATE: January 10 – 11, 2013
―Marketing Pure Maple in the 21st Century "Friday, January 10, 2013 -- Trade show will be open from 4pm to 6pm.
Dinner Buffet at 6:30pm followed by an awards ceremony. Saturday, January 11, 2013 – Trade Show and Registra-
tion open at 7am. Mike Farrell will be the keynote presenter at this year’s Winter Maple Institute. Mike Farrell is a
sugar maker and Director of Cornell University's Uihlein Forest, Vermont. He will be presenting three sessions:
―Marketing Pure Maple in the 21st Century‖; ―Pricing your Maple Products for Profitability‖; and ―Tapping Birch
and Walnut Trees for Syrup Production‖. There will be an Auction of Maple Supplies & Equipment from 1pm to
1:45pm. Followed by 3 Break Out sessions about making maple syrup. Trade show will be open during Break Out
sessions. Factory Representatives from Lapierre USA, CDL, & Leader Evaporator Co. along with members of the
WMSPA and DATCP will be doing sessions on Marketing, New Equipment in the Maple Industry and government
requirements.
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Clark County– UW Extension office will be hosting General Farming Private Pesticide Applicator Training and open book
examinations on the following dates:
March 5: Colby VFW Hall, Hwy 13. March 7: Thorp Fire Hall, Wilson St.
March 14: Courthouse Auditorium, Court St., Neillsville. Cost is $35 , includes training manual ,(lunch is brown bag).
Please call the Clark County UW-Extension Office , by Feb 7th for more information and to register at 715-743-5121.
Wisconsin requires that any person taking a certification
exam must provide positive identification (a driver’s license) and their Social Security number. Other acceptable forms of positive ID include: a photo ID, birth certificate plus another
form of identification or social security number plus another form of identification. Make sure to have this information with
you when you come to the training.
The exam questions may not be read for another person. You must notify our office or WDATCP if you have difficulty in
reading or understanding the English language. You must score at least 50% to pass the open book exam when attending
a course.
The Environmental Protection Agency and the state of Wisconsin require that all users of restricted-use pesticides be trained, certified and re-certified. Although principally
designed for certification of applicators using pesticides classified as restricted-use, this program is intended for all pesticide applicators whether or not you use restricted-use pesticides. Most private applicators (farmer, orchardist, greenhouse grower, nursery operator, etc.) are certified in
the General Farming Base Category, as it applies to production of any agricultural commodity. Attending a training session is not mandatory for certification or re-certification. A private
applicator may choose to self-study the materials and make arrangements with any UW-Extension Office to take the open
book exam. Self-study applicators must receive at least 70% to pass. The materials are available at the Clark County Extension
office. The fee is 35.00 and due when picking up materials. Fees may vary in other counties.
Taylor County Feb 13, 2014. UW-Extension office, 925 Donald St., Medford.
More Information and to Register, 715-748-3327
Marathon County Feb. 25: UW-Extension office, 212 River Dr., Wausau.
March 3: Hmong training, 212 River Dr., Wausau. March 4: Country Aire Bar & Banquet Hall, Stratford.
Call the Marathon County UW-Extension Office for more information and to register, 715-261-1230.
Lincoln County
March 6: UW-Extension Office, 801 N. Sales St., Merrill. Cost is $35. Call the Lincoln County UW-Extension office for
more information and to register, 715-539-1072.
Pest Management Mobile
Pest Management Mobile (PMM) has been a work in progress since 2012. Over 1,000 visitors used it in
2013 to check out information such as restricted entry intervals after herbicide application, rainfastness, fungicides and plant back intervals. Available in 2014, PMM allows access to UW-Extension publication A3646 Pest Management in Wisconsin Field Crops.
Using any mobile device, smart phone or internet web browser, you may go to pmn.uwex.edu to search for information regarding weeds, insects and diseases in corn, soybean, forages, small grains and pastures.
The site includes weed pictures to help identify the weeds you may have concerns about. The site is free to use, so check it out.
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Connect with other influential women in
agriculture, including the 2014 AgVocate of
the Year award winner
Be inspired by a wide range of work-
shops, speakers, and great conversations
Renew and energize yourself with a
morning workout and fun evening entertain-
ment by Comedy City, a live improve comedy
show
Key note speaker will be Chariti Gent, founder of Chariti Gent Life Coaching, Inc.
For more information and a registration form
go to:
http://clark.uwex.edu/
Registration Fees:
$115 per person (by February 14)
$140 per person (after February 14)
Registration deadline is March 7
presented by
Badgerland Financial
WI Farm Bureau
UW-Extension
Join us! March 14—15, 2014
Madison Marriott West
Madison
The 2014 Taylor County Heart of the Farm: Women in Agriculture Conference is
planned for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, 9:30 a.m.-
3:15 p.m. The conference will be held at Camp Forest Springs, N8890 Forest Ln.,
Westboro. Topics and speakers will
include:
Current Drug Trends in
Taylor County. Taylor Co Sheriff Dept. From
meth, marijuana, cocaine and new ‗specialties‘,
illegal drug use is not just a big city problem. Learn of the current situation in our Taylor County area along
with tips for how to recognize and report drug
related activities.
Hoarding Awareness &
Response. Nancy Rothwell of Straighten Up
Organizing LLC has helped hundreds of individuals and
families organize their homes and businesses.
Nancy has participated in the television series
‗Hoarding: Buried Alive.‘
Farm Estate Planning.
Phil Harris, Attorney Professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied
Economics UW-Madison. This session provides an
overview of issues to consider as you develop,
communicate and implement a farm estate
plan and provides participants with helpful
resources as they begin the process.
Legalities of the Rental
Agreements. Phil Har-ris, Attorney Professor,
Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
UW-Madison. This session will discuss current land
rental trends and why and how to protect yourself and your business by using var-
ious lease agreements.
Human Resource Man-
agement on Wisconsin Farms. Jenny Vanderlin,
Center of Dairy Profitability. This session
will cover new survey results of WI farms: who are employed, how are they compensated and
what common human re-source information is need-
ed.
Registration for the
conference is $20 per per-son and is due by January 28. Cancellations after the registration deadline will
not be refunded. Call 715-748-3327 ext. 1 (Sandy) or ext. 8 (Karyn) to request a
registration brochure. Send registration, payable
to ―UW-Extension‖ to: Taylor County—UW
Extension USDA Service Ctr. Room
103 925 Donald St.
Medford, WI 54451
Confidential scholarships available by calling
715-748-3327 ext. 8.
Heart of the Farm:
Women in Agriculture Conference
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Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy NTC Wausau Campus
This seminar will broadcast live from Madison and will familiarize you with the development and management of
pasture-based dairy and livestock farm businesses. An NTC instructor will lead the seminar, provide networking with
area farmers and resource personnel and conduct a discussion session each week
The school will provide a wealth of valuable information for those interested in farming. Topics will include:
Principles of managed grazing
Milking center design
Dairy, beef, goat and sheep production
Herd Health
Farm selection and design
Winter feeding and housing strategies
Farm enterprise development
During the course, students will develop their own business plan for current or desired farm operation.
To register online: www.ntc.edu/ce/register
To register by phone: 715-675-3331 press 1
For more information contact:
Jennifer Lau
715-803-1230 / 888-682-7144, ext. 1230 / [email protected]
Spring Session
Thursdays
January 23 - March 20
11:000 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Class #26552
Midwest Forage Association
Symposium 2014
January 20—22
Chula Vista, WI Dells
Registration opens in December
http://midwestforage.org/
March 6
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Abbotsford City Hall
More information at
http://taylor.uwex.edu
Heifers:
The Next Generation
Real Herds, Real Heifers: the cost
of raising heifers in Wisconsin,
results of the 2013 survey
New Concepts in Calf Scours: Don
Sockett, DVM, Wisconsin Veterinary
Diagnostic Lab
Raising Calves Right & Animal
Wellbeing: Amy Stanton, PhD,
Assistant Professor Dairy Cattle
Wellbeing Specialist, Department of
Dairy Science, UW-Madison
Cost: $10 with registration by Feb. 25,
$15 at the door. Lunch included.
To register, call the Taylor County UW-
Extension at 715-748-3327 x 8
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ICPA PROJECT
Economic Costs and Labor Efficiencies
Associated with Raising Dairy Herd
Replacements on Wisconsin Dairy Farms and
Custom Heifer Raising Operations Reports are
now available.
To view the ICPA Research Reports please visit
our website at: tinyurl.com/kgd2npy
or use the scan code located below.
Save the Date—March 7, 2014
Wisconsin Dairy Well-Being Conference
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
(Formerly the Holiday Inn)
2703 Craig Road | Eau Claire, WI 54701
Century, Sesquicentennial
Farm Applications due March 1st
In celebration of Wisconsin's agricultural heritage, long-time farm and home owners are encouraged to register for a 2014 Sesquicentennial or Century Farm and Home Award. To qualify for the award, continuous family ownership of a property in the state of Wisconsin for the past 150 or 100 years must be proven.
Applications are now available from the Department of Agriculture or the Wisconsin State Fair office and are due by March 1, 2014. Honorees will receive complimentary Fair admission tickets, an invitation to the awards breakfast, a commemorative photo, certificate and outdoor display sign.
The Century Farm and Home Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State's Centennial Celebration. There are currently over 8,800 Century Farms and Homes nestled throughout the Badger State. The Sesquicentennial Program originated in 1998 as part of the State's Sesquicentennial Celebration. Since that time, over 670 families have been honored. Last year, 126 Century properties and 30 Sesquicentennial properties were honored for carrying on Wisconsin's rich family farming tradition.
To request a copy of either application, call 414-777-0580.
Red Cross Blood Mobile Dates
Weds. Jan. 8th, 9:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. High School– Abbotsford
Mon. Jan 13th, 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
American Legion—Loyal
Mon. Jan. 27th, 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. American Legion Neillsville
Tues. Jan. 28th, 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Fire Hall– Thorpe
Fri. Feb. 14th, 12:00 p.m.- 5;00 p.m. High School– Granton
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UW-Extension Staff
Richard Halopka, Crops and Soils
Sara Gronski, 4-H
Nancy Vance, Family Living
Melissa Kono, CNRED
Brenda Herrell, WNEP
Lori Hendrickson, Support Staff
Susan Caacbay, Support Staff
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Wisconsin Farm Center
Serving the Agricultural Community
The Wisconsin Farm Center staff is eager to assist you
with your needs and is just a phone call or click away.
The Wisconsin Farm Center offers valuable resources
for farmers and their families. Their professional staff,
along with their trained volunteers, has built a
reputation of reliability throughout the agricultural
community.
Programs/Services Offered
Farm Mediation & Arbitration Program
Rural Electric Power Services Program
Farmer Assistance Program
Family Counseling
Career –Job Seeking Counseling
Assistance for Underserved Farmers
Beginning & Transitioning Farmer Program
For more information contact:
WI Dept. of Ag, Trade & Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Drive / PO Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708
1-800-942-2472
www.datcp.state.wi.us
