The USDA’s 2025 projections for corn and soybean prices are below the estimated break-even prices for Wisconsin farmers. If these projections hold true, Wisconsin grain farmers are likely to face negative margins in 2025.
Whether expanding capacity, upgrading old equipment, or addressing an unmet labor need, used machinery offers a viable option, but you must carefully consider needs, evaluate equipment condition, and prioritize safety.
USDA-NRCS yog tsoom feev Miscas ib lub koos haum pab tswv yim thiab nyiajtxiag rau pejxeem ua liaj ua teb kom zoo. Kuv yuav coj peb mus ntshiav thiab kawm txog cov program ua tsim los pab cov neeg ua teb.
Khoos Kas Pov Hwm Tiv Thaiv (Conservation Stewardship Program, CSP) muab kev pab tev niv thiab kev pab nyiaj txiag los mus pab rau cov neeg ua qoob loo thiab pov hwm hav zoov kom mob siab siv zog siv lawv txoj kev pov hwm mus rau theem tom ntej ntxiv. Tiv toj rau NRCS ib lub chaw lis hauj lwm hauv ib cheeb tsam thiab qhia rau lawv paub tias koj xav thov CSP. Ib tus kws npaj kev npaj pov hwm yuav ua hauj lwm nrog koj los mus txiav txim siab seb koj puas tsim nyog raug pab rau theem kev tiv thaiv no.
Table of Contents Introduction This factsheet summarizes the full agricultural contribution report of Dr. Steven Deller, Community Economic Development Specialist within the UW-Madison, Division of Extension. The report focuses on agricultural sectors highlighting their contributions to employment, industrial revenues, and environmental impacts. Key Contributions of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy (2022) Category Industrial Revenue (Billion […]
Table of Contents Introduction This fact sheet summarizes the key findings from the report analyzing the contribution of the dairy industry to Wisconsin’s economy using census data from 2022. It covers economic contributions, employment trends, historical shifts, and regional impacts. Key Economic Contributions (2022) Metric Value % of State Total Industrial Revenues $52.84 billion 6.5% […]
The ‘European Green Deal’ (EGD) is a comprehensive and some say ambitious policy initiative launched by the European Commission. Its overarching goal is to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, promoting a sustainable and inclusive economy.
This article summarizes key concepts of the currently proposed changes to Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) as industry stakeholders seek to modernize pricing structures to better align with current production costs and consumer demand.
The dairy industry is currently navigating a complex set of fluctuating domestic demand signals, with week-to-week shifts ranging from “steady” to “strong” to “so-so.”
Understanding the importance of making events, festivals, and agritourism more accessible is crucial. Accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can participate fully.
When someone reaches out to ask if your event or venue is accessible, it’s important to understand how to answer their questions.
The goal for creating an accessible event, festival, or agritourism site should be proactive, not reactive when a situation arises. This article shares some examples from an agritourism venue that embraces Universal Design.
Table of Contents Introduction This article examines the role of Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) in protecting farmers and introduces the idea of potential unintended consequences that could arise if these orders were voted out. FMMOs are rules and regulations administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that establish provisions dairy processors/handlers must […]
The Federal Milk Marketing Order system plays a critical role in promoting orderly marketing conditions within the U.S. dairy industry. A key feature of this system is the producer approval process, or referendum, which allows dairy producers to vote on changes or amendments to FMMOs.
Khoos Kas Pov Hwm Tiv Thaiv (Conservation Stewardship Program, CSP) muab kev pab tev niv thiab kev pab nyiaj txiag los mus pab rau cov neeg ua qoob loo thiab pov hwm hav zoov kom mob siab siv zog siv lawv txoj kev pov hwm mus rau theem tom ntej ntxiv. Daim video no yog yuav muab hais ua lus HMoob los qhia txog kev pab cuam rau cov HMoob ua teb ua tsis paub lus Askiv txaus.
In August and September 2024, global feed prices experienced a downward trend, driven by improved production conditions and enhanced market competitiveness. This report details the recent changes in feed prices, explores their underlying causes, and provides forecasts based on the discussion at the 2024 IFCN Dairy Researchers Meeting.
Table of Contents Introduction Strategic thinking is the intuitive, visual, and creative process you use to make decisions about your farm business. Strategic thinking is all about thinking ahead, predicting what your competition is going to do, and then taking risks to succeed. You’re thinking big, you’re thinking deep, and you’re thinking across time. You […]
Prices have remained stable and are expected to continue this trend into the fall and the rest of the year. Butter prices, along with slightly constrained milk supplies, have contributed to supporting farm-level prices. Although demand remains steady but unremarkable both domestically and internationally, it continues to absorb market supply. However, any decline in demand or increase in milk supply could exert downward pressure on prices as we move into the early part of 2025.
