Marathon County

Now is a good time to recognize the economic value of agriculture in Marathon County. Steven Deller, UW-Madison, Community Development Specialist, recently pulled together the most recent economic data available and reported just how important the agriculture sector is to the area. Marathon County agriculture generates $2.4 billion [...]

Articles in the May/June issue include: Awards given at 79 Annual Farm City Dinner Buy Local with a Food/Ag Emphasis Seminar Agriculture Pumps $2.4 Billion Into Marathon County Economy Are high energy costs getting you down? Volunteers Needed for June Dairy Breakfast Pernsteiner Retires as Director AgLink – May/June 2011 (PDF, 566 KB)

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the latest edition of the Wisconsin’s Farm Equipment Custom Rate Guide. This publication summarizes rates paid by farmers for custom work in 2010. The figures are based on reports by: farmers who hire custom work, custom operators who perform work, and machinery dealers who rent out equipment. 2010 WI [...]

Articles in this issue include: Preparing for the 2012 Farm Bill Agriculture Issues & Politics Seminar Connect with Your Community, Sharing Your Dairy Story Tractor Safety Classes Managing the Details of Dairy Modernization Federal Stimulus Funded-grants will Expand Broadband Communications in Marathon County Apply Now for Direct Operating Loans Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Transferring the [...]

Articles in this issue include: NTC Hosts Bus to World Dairy Expo; Farm Business Management Courses Offered; Conversations on Animal Care Seminar; Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program; 2010/11 Nutrient Management Classes; Official 2011 WI Farm Technology Days Items; and Calling All Volunteers!

The uncertainty about the depth and length of this current recession, along with the sudden and dramatic effect it’s had on agricultural markets, may provide challenges to Wisconsin’s farmers. Extension Responds with information about farming in difficult times. The UW-Extension has compiled several articles and tools to help agriculture producers weather the current economic storm. [...]

The UW-Extension has created a FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page about buying and selling hay and straw. They include information regarding inventory size, feeding strategies, marketing your hay, and current prices. You’ll also find links to sites to exchange hay and straw. Learn more about buying and selling hay and straw >>>

Understanding Dairy Markets: your source for market information and price risk management principles. The UW Ag Economics Department helps you answer your questions about the use of Dairy Futures and Options for price risk management. Learn more about the UW Dairy Marketing & Risk Management Program >>>