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ONCKEN: MY SON'S BUSINESS CHANGED CHALLENGE TO OPPORTUNITY On the rare occasions when I’ve written about my son, John C. Oncken, and his life as CEO of True North Equipment in Grand Forks, N.D., readers have asked for more frequent updates about him and his family. John was a Sun Prairie High grad and then went on to COLLEGIATE VEAL CULINARY COMPETITION PRODUCES TASTY RESULTS The Collegiate Veal Culinary Competition was hosted by Beef Checkoff Funded Veal – Discover Delicious in partnership with State Beef Councils. Both the New York Beef Council and the Wisconsin Beef Council engaged with culinary programs in their states to get teams involved. Each State Beef Council picked one top winner from their own

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AS GRAIN COST RISE, CATTLE PRODUCERS SHOULD LOOK TO THEIR As grain cost rise, cattle producers should look to their pastures. Grain prices are projected to remain high this year. While this boon to crop producers is putting pressure on livestock feeders, the upswing presents an opportunity for savvy cattle grazers. “Rising corn and soybean prices, along with drought-tightened hay inventories

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MAXIMIZING RATE OF GAIN FOR MEAT GOATS Whether raising meat goats for market or as replacement females, steady growth is the goal. “Achievable daily gains depend on goat genetics, but gains of 0.25 to 0.3 pounds per day is a good benchmark,” says Amburgey. On full feed, it takes about 3.75 to 4 pounds of supplemental feed per head per day to reach that goal. APPS FAMILY READIES BIRDHOUSES FOR THE ANNUAL ARRIVAL OF About now is when the bluebirds return from their sunny home in the south to the cooler summers in the north. They are beautiful birds. As someone once wrote: The male bluebird carries on his back the blue of heaven and on his breast the summer sun. Adding to its beauty, a most pleasant song. One of our bluebird houses is but a few feet from HISTORIC SILVER FOX FUR FARM BACK IN FROMM FAMILY'S HANDS Exit Full Screen. HAMBURG - The historic Fromm brothers farm in northern Marathon County, once the center of high- fashion fox fur production and the nation's largest ginseng grower, has been sold. The property is back in family hands once again; it was purchased a few weeks ago by Tom Neiman, owner of Fromm Family Pet Food in Mequon.

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Wisconsin Farmer - Home. Female veterinarians say gender disparity remains an uphill battle. Jesup man gets Dairy Queen drive-thru with his cow. Here are 4 ways to celebrate National Cheese Day on Friday. Plainfield student wins Ag in the Classroom Essay Contest. FATHER OF A TODDLER KILLED IN FARM ACCIDENT FACING A father of a toddler who died after falling out of a skid steer could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Charges of second-degree reckless homicide were filed in Waupaca County Court against Cadem Schachtscheider, according to Waupaca County News. The 39 year old Town of St. Lawrence man DEMAND FOR BEEF IS STRONG, BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND Cash hog prices have been trending lower this week, with an average reported live price of $84.34/cwt and a carcass base price of $109.85/cwt. Demand for pork remains strong domestically with packers continuing to keep the hog supply current. The pork carcass cutout closed Wednesday was $118.01, up from $115.70 last Friday. MEATPACKING BACKUPS CAUSE RISE IN CONSUMER PRICES BUT NOT Pork demand continues to grow. The national negotiated pork carcass price ranged from $104.44 - $123.00/cwt Thursday while the pork cutout value rose to $116.19/cwt. Last week’s estimated harvest of 2.408 million hogs, like cattle, isn’t enough to satisfy pork demand. Prices paid to farmers remain strong. Given that market hogs are

staying

ONCKEN: MY SON'S BUSINESS CHANGED CHALLENGE TO OPPORTUNITY On the rare occasions when I’ve written about my son, John C. Oncken, and his life as CEO of True North Equipment in Grand Forks, N.D., readers have asked for more frequent updates about him and his family. John was a Sun Prairie High grad and then went on to COLLEGIATE VEAL CULINARY COMPETITION PRODUCES TASTY RESULTS The Collegiate Veal Culinary Competition was hosted by Beef Checkoff Funded Veal – Discover Delicious in partnership with State Beef Councils. Both the New York Beef Council and the Wisconsin Beef Council engaged with culinary programs in their states to get teams involved. Each State Beef Council picked one top winner from their own

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AS GRAIN COST RISE, CATTLE PRODUCERS SHOULD LOOK TO THEIR As grain cost rise, cattle producers should look to their pastures. Grain prices are projected to remain high this year. While this boon to crop producers is putting pressure on livestock feeders, the upswing presents an opportunity for savvy cattle grazers. “Rising corn and soybean prices, along with drought-tightened hay inventories

and

MAXIMIZING RATE OF GAIN FOR MEAT GOATS Whether raising meat goats for market or as replacement females, steady growth is the goal. “Achievable daily gains depend on goat genetics, but gains of 0.25 to 0.3 pounds per day is a good benchmark,” says Amburgey. On full feed, it takes about 3.75 to 4 pounds of supplemental feed per head per day to reach that goal. APPS FAMILY READIES BIRDHOUSES FOR THE ANNUAL ARRIVAL OF About now is when the bluebirds return from their sunny home in the south to the cooler summers in the north. They are beautiful birds. As someone once wrote: The male bluebird carries on his back the blue of heaven and on his breast the summer sun. Adding to its beauty, a most pleasant song. One of our bluebird houses is but a few feet from HISTORIC SILVER FOX FUR FARM BACK IN FROMM FAMILY'S HANDS Exit Full Screen. HAMBURG - The historic Fromm brothers farm in northern Marathon County, once the center of high- fashion fox fur production and the nation's largest ginseng grower, has been sold. The property is back in family hands once again; it was purchased a few weeks ago by Tom Neiman, owner of Fromm Family Pet Food in Mequon. FARMERS: ALTERNATIVE BEVERAGES AND MEATS HAVE CUT INTO 6 hours ago · Frustrated by delays and inaction at the federal level, dairy producers continue to wait for the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a ruling on which products can be labeled with the term “milk.” Since the FDA held hearings on the use of common names for foods, plant-based NELL FAMILY PATRIARCH LOVED GIVING TOURS OF DODGE CO. FARM 6 hours ago · JUNEAU – The Nell family of FWR Nell Farms of Juneau is looking forward to hosting the Dodge County Dairy brunch on June 6, a year after they had originally planned to host the event. Like many other events across Wisconsin, last year’s dairy celebration was cancelled due to the COVID-19 AG BRIEFS: FFA STARS OVER WI FINALISTS ANNOUNCED 22 hours ago · Here are the FFA members that will be vying for the most prestigious awards presented at the 92nd Wisconsin State FFA Convention and those hoping for national recognition as well. State Star in Agribusiness finalists – Kaelyn Sumner, Pulaski and Madison Russell, Shullsburg. State Star in LEGISLATIVE FOOD LABELING PROPOSALS GET HIGH MARKS FROM 6 hours ago · The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) issued a “Bad Bill Alert” in regard to Wisconsin’s three Senate Bills on food labeling, and published a letter opposing all three measures. The association – which was formed in 2016 to represent the rapidly growing industry of companies producing plant-based “meat, egg and dairy” – noted that the bills would restrict plant-based food WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD PRESSURE CROP PRICES UPWARD AGAIN 1 day ago · Summary. As summer heats up, farmers’ attention will shift toward weather patterns and growing conditions, which so far have not been ideal. Warmer than usual temperatures and persisting dry conditions are culminating in a drought in the West, while much of the rest of the U.S. has had cooler than normal temperatures and divergent precipitation levels. AVOIDING THE FEED HYGIENE TRAP IN TRANSITION COWS 1 day ago · Calcium plays an integral role in immune system response, so added challenges to the immune system can cause further calcium depletion. Raver recommends ensuring clean feed to help neutralize the risk of exposure to harmful bacteria which can lead to added immune system challenges during this sensitive time. BALLOT INITIATIVES COULD REDEFINE AI AS SEXUAL ACT AGAINST 15 hours ago · Two ballot initiatives currently moving through the legislation process in Colorado and Oregon would pose major threats to the livestock industry in those states and across the nation. The Colorado Treatment of Animals Initiative is scheduled to appear on the ballot in the 2022 elections if it CELEBRATE WISCONSIN'S DAIRY FUTURE THIS JUNE In Wisconsin, June Dairy Month is certainly something to celebrate. Wisconsin’s economic future and the long-term vitality of the state’s dairy industry are intricately linked. Governor Tony Evers has made continued investment in our dairy industry a priority through

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Wisconsin Farmer - Home. Northstar Bison finds success from gate to plate. June Dairy Month offerings abound after pandemic hiatus. Veterinarians in distress: 1 in 6 have contemplated suicide. Carbon storage offers hope for climate, cash for farmers. GOV. EVERS SAYS $43M IN BUDGET IS BIGGEST INCREASE IN 41 minutes ago · As Governor Tony Evers touted Wisconsin's rich dairy heritage during a stop at a Merrill dairy farm on June 2 to kick of June Dairy Month, he warned that the state's future is at stake. During a visit to the Breitenmoser Family Farm, Evers spoke of committing more than $43 million in the 2021-23 FATHER OF A TODDLER KILLED IN FARM ACCIDENT FACING A father of a toddler who died after falling out of a skid steer could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Charges of second-degree reckless homicide were filed in Waupaca County Court against Cadem Schachtscheider, according to Waupaca County News. The 39 year old Town of St. Lawrence man

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Editorial: Billions for farmers of color isn't racist. Anthony Pahnke and Jim Goodman. Apps: Wild turkeys do the strangest things. Jerry Apps. Swenson: Meatpacking backups cause rise in consumer prices. Jeff Swenson. Manzke: Too many decisions, too many lines. Susan Manzke. Oncken: Good Samaritans do it WISCONSIN STATE FARMER Introducing our new online system. Now it’s easier than ever to place an ad and find what you’re looking for—24 hours a day, seven days a week. In just a few clicks, you can place your ads online, in print or both. And with improved ad displays, your ad is sure to get noticed! From vehicles to pets to garage sales to services, we provide SIX POSSIBLE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON FARMING The 2017 ag census shows the average age of farm operators to be almost 58 – at least a full ten years older than workers in most other sectors. And, unlike other industry workers, farm operators, 26% are age 65 years and up. A full 11.7% of our principal farm operators are age 75 and older. Data from other countries that have done more ONCKEN: MY SON'S BUSINESS CHANGED CHALLENGE TO OPPORTUNITY On the rare occasions when I’ve written about my son, John C. Oncken, and his life as CEO of True North Equipment in Grand Forks, N.D., readers have asked for more frequent updates about him and his family. John was a Sun Prairie High grad and then went on to MEATPACKING BACKUPS CAUSE RISE IN CONSUMER PRICES BUT NOT Pork demand continues to grow. The national negotiated pork carcass price ranged from $104.44 - $123.00/cwt Thursday while the pork cutout value rose to $116.19/cwt. Last week’s estimated harvest of 2.408 million hogs, like cattle, isn’t enough to satisfy pork demand. Prices paid to farmers remain strong. Given that market hogs are

staying

HISTORIC SILVER FOX FUR FARM BACK IN FROMM FAMILY'S HANDSFUR FARM RESCUEFUR FARMS IN AMERICAFUR FARMS IN THE US Exit Full Screen. HAMBURG - The historic Fromm brothers farm in northern Marathon County, once the center of high- fashion fox fur production and the nation's largest ginseng grower, has been sold. The property is back in family hands once again; it was purchased a few weeks ago by Tom Neiman, owner of Fromm Family Pet Food in Mequon. LIVING NEAR CAFO REDUCES PROPERTY VALUE, DOR RULES Living near CAFO reduces property value, DOR rules. TOWN OF PIERCE — Living right next to the largest of large dairy farms will mean a tax break for a Kewaunee County couple, the state Department of Revenue has decided. The ruling spells victory for Scott and Deborah Kliment, who have argued their dream home on a wooded lot in rural Algoma

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Wisconsin Farmer - Home. Northstar Bison finds success from gate to plate. June Dairy Month offerings abound after pandemic hiatus. Veterinarians in distress: 1 in 6 have contemplated suicide. Carbon storage offers hope for climate, cash for farmers. GOV. EVERS SAYS $43M IN BUDGET IS BIGGEST INCREASE IN 41 minutes ago · As Governor Tony Evers touted Wisconsin's rich dairy heritage during a stop at a Merrill dairy farm on June 2 to kick of June Dairy Month, he warned that the state's future is at stake. During a visit to the Breitenmoser Family Farm, Evers spoke of committing more than $43 million in the 2021-23 FATHER OF A TODDLER KILLED IN FARM ACCIDENT FACING A father of a toddler who died after falling out of a skid steer could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Charges of second-degree reckless homicide were filed in Waupaca County Court against Cadem Schachtscheider, according to Waupaca County News. The 39 year old Town of St. Lawrence man

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Editorial: Billions for farmers of color isn't racist. Anthony Pahnke and Jim Goodman. Apps: Wild turkeys do the strangest things. Jerry Apps. Swenson: Meatpacking backups cause rise in consumer prices. Jeff Swenson. Manzke: Too many decisions, too many lines. Susan Manzke. Oncken: Good Samaritans do it WISCONSIN STATE FARMER Introducing our new online system. Now it’s easier than ever to place an ad and find what you’re looking for—24 hours a day, seven days a week. In just a few clicks, you can place your ads online, in print or both. And with improved ad displays, your ad is sure to get noticed! From vehicles to pets to garage sales to services, we provide SIX POSSIBLE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON FARMING The 2017 ag census shows the average age of farm operators to be almost 58 – at least a full ten years older than workers in most other sectors. And, unlike other industry workers, farm operators, 26% are age 65 years and up. A full 11.7% of our principal farm operators are age 75 and older. Data from other countries that have done more ONCKEN: MY SON'S BUSINESS CHANGED CHALLENGE TO OPPORTUNITY On the rare occasions when I’ve written about my son, John C. Oncken, and his life as CEO of True North Equipment in Grand Forks, N.D., readers have asked for more frequent updates about him and his family. John was a Sun Prairie High grad and then went on to MEATPACKING BACKUPS CAUSE RISE IN CONSUMER PRICES BUT NOT Pork demand continues to grow. The national negotiated pork carcass price ranged from $104.44 - $123.00/cwt Thursday while the pork cutout value rose to $116.19/cwt. Last week’s estimated harvest of 2.408 million hogs, like cattle, isn’t enough to satisfy pork demand. Prices paid to farmers remain strong. Given that market hogs are

staying

HISTORIC SILVER FOX FUR FARM BACK IN FROMM FAMILY'S HANDSFUR FARM RESCUEFUR FARMS IN AMERICAFUR FARMS IN THE US Exit Full Screen. HAMBURG - The historic Fromm brothers farm in northern Marathon County, once the center of high- fashion fox fur production and the nation's largest ginseng grower, has been sold. The property is back in family hands once again; it was purchased a few weeks ago by Tom Neiman, owner of Fromm Family Pet Food in Mequon. LIVING NEAR CAFO REDUCES PROPERTY VALUE, DOR RULES Living near CAFO reduces property value, DOR rules. TOWN OF PIERCE — Living right next to the largest of large dairy farms will mean a tax break for a Kewaunee County couple, the state Department of Revenue has decided. The ruling spells victory for Scott and Deborah Kliment, who have argued their dream home on a wooded lot in rural Algoma

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GOV. EVERS SAYS $43M IN BUDGET IS BIGGEST INCREASE IN 41 minutes ago · As Governor Tony Evers touted Wisconsin's rich dairy heritage during a stop at a Merrill dairy farm on June 2 to kick of June Dairy Month, he warned that the state's future is at stake. During a visit to the Breitenmoser Family Farm, Evers spoke of committing more than $43 million in the 2021-23 FIND FUN IN THE SUN ALL SUMMER LONG IN 2021 Door County Wine Fest, June 26, Sunset Park, 747 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay.. Ellsworth Cheese Curd Drive-Thru Festival, June 26, East End Park, Hwy. 10/E. Wall St., Ellsworth.. Iola Historical Society Strawberry Fest, June 27, Iola Historical Village, 210 Depot St., Iola.. Stoughton Fair, June 30-July 4, Mandt Park, Stoughton.. JULY. Hudson Booster Days, July 1-4, Lakefront Park, Hudson. CELEBRATE WISCONSIN'S DAIRY FUTURE THIS JUNE Celebrate Wisconsin's dairy future this June. In Wisconsin, June Dairy Month is certainly something to celebrate. Wisconsin’s economic future and the long-term vitality of the state’s dairy industry are intricately linked. Governor Tony Evers has made continued investment in our dairy industry a priority through his biennial budget IS CARBON THE 'CROP' OF THE FUTURE? 20 hours ago · An increasing awareness and concern about the environment, changes in government policy, America’s re-entry into the Paris Agreement and a robust demand for carbon offsets all point toward an appetite for a different type of agricultural crop – CHANCES OF LOWER HARVEST TIME PRICES ON CORN, SOYBEAN Prices on 2021 harvest-time futures contracts are above $6.00 per bushel for corn and $14.00 per bushel for soybeans, well above most prices since 2013. Some farmers express concerns about price declines. Using a farmdoc web-based tool, we were able to arrive at a market-based assessment of CYBERATTACK AND WEATHER DOMINATES CONVERSATIONS A cyberattack and weather dominated agricultural conversations this week. The ransomware attack on JBS caused the closure of nine establishments, but the stoppages were short-lived with those facilities back online and working toward pre-attack capacity. 11 TIPS TO CURB HEAT STRESS IN CATTLE The weather report says it’s going to be a scorcher, and sure enough – the temperatures start steadily climbing. Cattle start grouping in shady spots. A few cows start panting to stay cool. The flies settle in. And, suddenly, you’ve got a herd struggling with heat stress.

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