Marathon County

Bitter cold weather’s not just uncomfortable for pets and livestock – it’s a danger and owners need to protect their animals, says Wisconsin’s humane officer. “Extreme cold weather poses all sorts of threats. You need to think about extra nutrition, access to water, plenty of good bedding, and proper shelter for both pets and livestock,” says Dr. Yvonne Bellay of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

In the March/April issue of the Marathon County Family Focus newsletter: Fariest of the Fair Internship Opportunity Shooting Sports Dog/Cat & Rabbit Project Clothing Revue Livestock/State Fair Livestock Show Clinic Horse Project Junior Camp Art With A Purpose Family Focus Newsletter for March/April 2011 (PDF, 257 KB)

Articles include: 16th Annual Winter Grazing Conference Host Dairy Farms Wanted NTC Students Advance to Nationals FSA Youth Loans Farm Technology Days Opportunities Fundraising Opportunity During FTD Maintain Livestock Ventilation Systems To Improve Efficiency AgLink – March/April 2010 (PDF, 404 KB)

Thousands of acres of alfalfa in Marathon County were damaged or lost to winterkill early this spring. Dairy and livestock farmers may find they are short of feed both this summer and into the coming winter months Extension Responds with information about alternate forages and management tips >>>

First came heavy rains, delaying corn planting and alfalfa cutting. In July, usually cool weather slowed crop growth. Then, some Marathon County farms were hit with an early killing frost in August. Farmers now wonder if they will have enough feed to see their livestock through the winter and how the freakish weather will affect [...]