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AGRICULTURE IN COLUMBIA COUNTY

Joe Bollman , Agriculture Agent

FEATURED PROGRAMS


2009 Harvest Considerations

 


2010 Wisconsin Agronomy Update Meetings

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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


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Conservation

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Forages


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Crops

 

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Grazing

For more Grazing information>>>


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Dairy & Livestock

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Soils


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General Agriculture

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Columbia County Ag Reporter

An agricultural newsletter for landowners in Columbia County, Wisconsin.

Columbia County Ag Reporter Newsletter>>>


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Direct Marketing & Horticulture

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Gardening in Columbia County


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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>>>

 

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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