What's the difference between Rime Ice and Hoar Frost?
WEBJan 5, 2021 · Rime ice can be classified as either hard or soft and will generally depend on the wind strength. Hard rime ice is very dense and trees appear to be flocked with the crystals. This occurs due to freezing fog when wind speeds are high, and temperatures range between 17-28°F. DTN meteorologists point out that soft rime is a bit more delicate.
November 11, 2022: Auction Calendar - Wisconsin State Farmer
WEBNov 8, 2022 · FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11. Loyal, WI. 11:00 AM – Advance Notice – Selling 600 heifers, 60 days old through springer. Conducted by Oberholtzer Dairy Cattle & Auction Co. Located at W1461 Hwy 98, Loyal, WI, Call 715-773-2240 or visit www.oberholtzerauctions.com for full list/details. Fond du Lac, WI. 9:30 AM – Live and online Karl Ziebert Estate ...
Not everyone lives to tell about an encounter with a bull
WEBSep 23, 2020 · In 2000, six of 26 Wisconsin farm deaths involved animals – four of those six deaths involved bulls, according to statistics compiled by the University of Wisconsin Healthy Farmers, Healthy Profits Project. Since then, bulls have killed at least 19 people in Wisconsin, according to UW Madison agricultural safety expert Cheryl Skjolaas.
Activist groups secure House passage of amendment to ban mink …
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · House passes ban. Prompted by the animal rights group Animal Wellness Action, the House approved the America COMPETES Act, which includes a provision to ban mink farming throughout the United States. In mentioning the passage of the bill, supporters talked about the threat of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
Getting rid of farm plastics not an easy task - Wisconsin State Farmer
WEBJul 8, 2022 · Dairy industry experts estimate a 300-head dairy farm that uses plastic silage bags may produce as much as 6,000 pounds of waste plastic a year, according to the DNR. Kono said farmers struggle with what to do when they're done with the plastic. Most products can’t be reused because the thin plastic breaks down in the elements.
A peek into Wisconsin’s quirky margarine laws - Wisconsin State …
WEBNov 15, 2021 · Wisconsin started regulating the manufacture and sale of margarine in 1881, according to the state’s Legislative Reference Bureau, or LRB. While the laws have varied over the years, the intent was simple: ensure fair prices for dairy products and prevent fraud. In the late 1800s, dairy substitutes like margarine were often sold as the real ...
Calf diarrhea: What to watch for, how to treat it - Wisconsin State …
WEBAug 5, 2019 · It's important to make sure the electrolyte solution meets the principles of treatment — correct dehydration, replace electrolytes and correct blood pH — and that diarrhea is caught early. By the time the calf isn't drinking its milk or is down, it's probably too late to treat with oral electrolytes. If diarrhea is recognized early and ...
At more than 83,000 goats, WI leads the nation in goat herds
WEBSep 16, 2019 · Data from the United States Department of Agriculture, which counts livestock across the United States every 5 years, show just how much Wisconsin dominates the nation's dairy goat industry. In 2017, the most recent year the USDA surveyed producers, the size of Wisconsin's dairy goat herd easily topped the …
Total US cattle herd drops to lowest level since 1951. Why?
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · In the recent cattle and calves report, the USDA said there are 87.2 million head – the lowest such estimate since 1951. And that drives greater demand for dairy’s cull cows. The inventory of all U.S. beef cattle decreased two percent from a year ago and that decline follows a four percent decrease in the U.S. beef herd from 2022 to 2023 ...
Ginseng brings earthy, bitter twist to common foods
WEBMar 3, 2021 · Salt, to taste. 1 bunch cilantro (optional) Dice the tomatoes, onion, avocado and green onion. Mince the garlic and ginseng (remove the skin if you prefer). Cut the jalapeño in half and deseed, then dice. Add everything to a large bowl. Squeeze juice from the lime and mix in. Add salt to taste.