AGRICULTURE IN COLUMBIA COUNTY

Joe Bollman , Agriculture Agent

FEATURED PROGRAMS

2009 Harvest Considerations

• High Moisture Corn, Aerobic Stability, Feed Additives and Mycotoxins Common Questions
• Human Health Concerns from Grain Dusts During Harvest
• Combine Considerations for a Wet Corn Harvest
• Dairy Cattle Feeding Related Issues
• Dealing with Wet Grain and Delayed Harvest
• Storing and Utilizing High-Moisture Corn Preserved with Organic Acids
• Corn Ear Molds
• Preserving and Storing High-Moisture Corn Treated with Proprionic Acid
• Will you Sell the Grain You Harvest This Year
• Dairy Cattle Feeding Issues with High-Moisture Corn, Snaplage and Dry Shelled Corn: By: Paul Esker, Randy Shaver, Jim Leverich, Mike Ballweg, Patt Hoffman and Mike Rankin
• Combine Considerations for a West Corn Harvest By: Matthew Digman; Assistant Professor and Machinery Systems Extension Specialist UW-Madison
• Renewed interest in snaplage displayed By: Bill Mahanna-Pioneer Hi-Bred
• Considerations for Artificial Drying of Soybeans By: Bill Halfman, Greg Andrews and Bob Cropp- UW Extension Agriculture Agents
• Weigh Risk of Leaving Corn Stand Through Winter By: Nick Schneider: Winnebago County Agricluture Agent and Joe Lauer: UW Corn Agronomist
• Understanding Corn Test Weight By: Mike Rankin, Crops and Soil Agent- UW Extension Fond du Lac County
• High Moisture Corn Harvest and Storage Considerations By: Mike Rankin, Crops and Soil Agent-UW Extension Fond du Lac County
• Tillage and Crop Residue Management Consideration for the Fall of 2009 By: Dick Wolkowski and Joe Lauer, Ext Soil Scientist & Ext Agronomist

2010 Wisconsin Agronomy Update Meetings

Brochure

The Department of Agronomy will offer Crop Production and Management Meetings at eight locations during 2010. Joe Lauer, Dan Undersander and Shawn Conley will present the latest information on hybrid/variety performance, an analysis and discussion of last year's growing season, and updated recommendations for field crop production. The registration fee includes a meal and materials. Please pre-register with the Host Agent. A “walk-in” (Late) fee will be charged to those who have not preregistered. Additional information packets will be available for $17.00 each.

Discussion Topics:

Corn:
Producing corn the "old fashioned way"- Do we go back?
How much should I pay for that corn silage? The grain equivalent sotry
Bmr corn: How far has it come?

Forages
Reducing ash in hay and haylage
Selecting a good grass variety
Low lignin alfalfa for reducing labor and increasing yield

Soybeans
Soybean yield in 2009: White mold impact on vairety selection
Does the cost justify the means? Comparison of RR, RR2Y, and LL beans in Wisconsin
Impact of flooding, rotation, and environment on soybean yield response to inoculants

Small Grains
Winter wheat variety trials update

Certified Crop Advisor CEU credits have been requested (2.5 hours in Crop Management). Below is a list of topics, meeting sites, dates and times. Please join us at meeting in your area.

Tuesday, January 5th at 7:30 a.m.
Public Events Center, Arlington
$30.00 (includes: packet and breakfast)

Please call for more information:
Joe Bollman
(608) 742-9682
joe.bollman@ces.uwex.edu

Conservation Current Conservation Articles>>>

Forages Current Forages Articles>>> Short on hay or other feed? Do you have a surplus? The "Farmer to Farmer Hay, Forage and Corn List" is a website where growers facing shortages can find growers who have excess feed to sell. The site is free of charge for buyers and sellers. For more information>>>

Crops   Current Crops Articles>>>

Grazing For more Grazing information>>> Upcoming Columbia County Grazing Events>>> Current Grazing Articles>>>

Dairy & Livestock Dairy Issues Livestock Issues

Soils Current Soils Articles>>>

General Agriculture Current Weather Grain Markets from Wisconsin Corn Growers Association -CBOT -Local Cash Grain Bids Ag Issues Wisconsin Custom Rate Guide 2007 Historical Trends Resources for Farmers General Agriculture

Columbia County Ag Reporter An agricultural newsletter for landowners in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Columbia County Ag Reporter Newsletter>>>

Direct Marketing & Horticulture For more information on Direct Marketing and Horticulture>>> SavorWisconsin.com is a website highlighting Wisconsin farms and farm products. Producers that grow, produce or manufacture food and agricultural products in the state of Wisconsin can participate. Registration is free. Consumers are able to search the list by product, location, sales method, event or business name.

Gardening in Columbia County For more information on the Columbia County Master Gardener Program>>>

Private Pesticide Applicator Training in Columbia County Private Pesticide Applicator Training will again be administered through Columbia County UW-Extension. . For more information about the Pesticide Applicator Training>>>

RELATED LINKS OF INTEREST General Agriculture Related Links of Interest UW - Extension Agriculture Program Teams UW - Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture is an important economic force in Columbia County. How important is Agriculture in the county's economy? Agriculture provides jobs for 5,312 Columbia County residents. Agricullture accounts for $666.4 million in economic activity. Agriculture contributes $166.1 million to the county's total income. Agriculture pays over $17.0 million in taxes. This figure does not include all property taxes paid to local schools. A complete 2 page report is available in PDF format by clicking the link below. Columbia County Agriculture: Value and Economic Impact

If you have any questions regarding Agriculture in Columbia County, please contact:

Joe Bollman, Agriculture Agent
UW-Extension Columbia County
Columbia County Annex
120 West Conant Street
P.O. Box 567
Portage, WI 53901-0567
Phone: 608-742-9682
Fax: 608-742-9862
Email: joe.bollman@ces.uwex.edu