SASKATCHEWAN, Canada – All too often a crop is not harvested by a combine as efficiently as it could be due to operator error in setting the machine correctly. That can result in significant grain losses as well as extra fuel use, time wasted and, of course, money.
ABBOTSFORD, Wis. – “How did we do that?” Marilyn Dukelow said with a smile. “Of course it helped that we were 26 years younger.”
JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa – Farm attacks, thefts, cattle diseases and poor soils are just some of the challenges South African dairy farmers face. And lately a lack of power due to a fragile national grid is causing extra mayhem.
When I’m feeling low I go outside and walk in the forest behind our home. The fresh air and the energy from the trees, even in winter, flows directly into my soul. Nothing restores my sense of wellbeing more than a few hours of sunshine and blue sky. It’s something I learned tromping the woo…
One certainty I’ve learned during my long years is that nature moves at her own pace. Yes we’ve done our worst to mess with the climate and destroy ozone, but nature slowly responds to the changes. Even though we’ve had spring-like weather for much of this winter there are still nature’s har…
Cities in Wisconsin are growing. The same thing is happening all across the nation. Before our eyes houses spring up in farm fields, like a new crop. The problem is that once a crop of houses appears on land, the land won’t ever grow food again.
The total amount of cropland decreased by 14 million acres from 2017 to 2022 in the United States, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture released in February by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That follows a trend of cropland reduction of more than 50 years.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be aware and stay safe during the 2024 spring turkey season April 17-May 28. Hunters and public land users may be sharing fields and forests during the season and need to be aware and ale…
Wisconsin dairy breakfasts celebrate June Dairy Month. Agri-View is publishing a calendar weekly in print, as well as online, with updates as we receive them. Email agriview@madison.com with breakfast information including time and date, location with street address, what will be included, a…
Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
April is when outdoor folks, young and old, love to simply see what’s emerging, has survived winter and may be invading new territories. Birding activities are becoming more abundant with bald eagles hatching, Eastern bluebirds nesting and migrant birds returning. Visit varied habitats to ex…
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Wisconsin had 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending April 14, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Despite a warm weekend, cool and wet conditions earlier in the week kept equipment out of the fields throughout most of the …
AGCO Corporation has launched PTx, a new brand representing its precision-agriculture portfolio. PTx combines precision-ag technologies from the cornerstones of AGCO’s tech stack – Precision Planting – and its newest joint venture, PTx Trimble, according to the company. AGCO designs, manufac…
As the winter chill gradually fades away and the warmer temperatures of spring emerge, it’s time for property owners to focus their attention on their post-frame buildings. The changing seasons bring with them the need to thoroughly inspect your pole barn for any damages that may have occurr…
When administering swine medications, there can be a lot of questions.
A sound vaccination protocol lays the groundwork for a healthy herd. Taking time to understand the different vaccine options is an important part of making informed decisions that ensure cattle are in the best position possible to navigate disease challenges.
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