Week of August 16, 2021

Hay Market Report - August 9, 2021

Widespread rain in Wisconsin has eased some drought concerns in areas of the state. Dairy quality hay continues to be in demand. The market was steady this past week with limited offerings. Prices are steady for dairy quality hay. Lower quality or higher moisture hay is being discounted. The next Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest will be posted by Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

If you have excess straw, hay, or forages to sell or are looking to buy forage, connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer webpage to place an ad. Contact us if you need help placing an ad. There is no charge for the service.

Center for Dairy Profitability Dairy Situation and Outlook Podcast

Video: FDL LWCD Field Day-Roller Crimped Rye in Soybeans

UW Researchers and Extension agents have collaborated on a research plot in Hilbert, WI. The researchers are trying to better understand the roller crimped rye management system in soybeans. Dr. Jamie Patton, Dr. Damon Smith, and Dr. Rodrigo Werle explain their goals, as well as what they’ve learned so far.

Video: Weber's Farm Store: Six Generations of Resiliency

In this Heart of the Farm Coffee Chat, Joellen (Weber) Heiman, manager of the Weber Farm Store, shares pieces of Weber Farms family history and their products. Weber Farms is a 6th generation Wisconsin Century Farm located in Marshfield, WI since 1904. Weber’s Farm Store has been in operation since 1955.

Seasonal Grain Price Patterns

Grain price seasonality in the US generally results in low grain prices during the fall harvest period due to abundant supply. The uncertainty of early summer tends to allow plenty of price fluctuation and volatility, which usually causes grain prices to reach their annual high levels. Learn more regarding a grain marketing plan to help strategize to achieve your pricing objectives when it comes to marketing corn or beans.

SilageSnap App

The UW Madison Extension developed app "SilageSnap" is a convenient and accurate in-the-field alternative to after-the-fact processing scores. To use the app, farmers merely spread out a small sample of corn, set down a coin to calibrate for pixel size and snap a photo with their phones. Image-processing algorithms then calculate kernel-processing scores right there in the field, instead of weeks after the harvest at an external lab. Google Play Store Apple App Store

New Ways for New Challenges Field Day

August 18 | 10:00AM-12:30PM

Libertyland Farms, Inc. 11431 Newton Rd, Valders, WI

Topics include:

Alfalfa Interseeded into Corn Silage
Cover Crops Options & Low Disturbance Manure Application
Lessons Learned: Cover Crop Trials at the Farm
Cutting Edge Leachate and Water Diversion System

Complimentary lunch is a grab-and-go or stay-and-visit with a barn walkthrough.

Registration Link

FDL County Corn Silage Dry Down Days

August 24 | 10:00AM-12:00PM

Country Visions Cooperative, 457 W 11th Street, Fond du Lac on Aug 24, 31, & Sept 7.

No Fee
Morning of the dry down day, cut 4-5 stalks at chopper height, representative of the field, from inside the field, avoiding field border and headland effects
We ask that all samples have reached the dent stage
Drop off samples between 10am-noon at Country Visions Cooperative
Provide the following information with samples: name; city/town; contact info; hybrid variety and relative maturity; and planting date

Next-Day Results Link

Diverse Forages for Dairy Operations

August 24 | 1:30-2:15PM

A Live From the Farm event featuring Josh Hiemstra and Becky Wagner.

Topics include:

Feed Value of Forages
Diversified Crop Rotations
Alfalfa and Clover Establishment
Silage Corn

Registration Link

Agronomy/Soils Field Day

August 25 | 8:00AM-12:00PM

Arlington ARS, N695 Hopkins Rd, Arlington, WI

Two speakers at each of the six stops! 3.0 CCA CEUs. Additional information.

Please register by August 15. Registration is required and free.

FDL County Corn Silage Dry Down Days

August 31 | 10:00AM-12:00PM

Country Visions Cooperative, 457 W 11th Street, Fond du Lac on Aug 24, 31, & Sept 7.

No Fee
Morning of the dry down day, cut 4-5 stalks at chopper height, representative of the field, from inside the field, avoiding field border and headland effects
We ask that all samples have reached the dent stage
Drop off samples between 10am-noon at Country Visions Cooperative
Provide the following information with samples: name; city/town; contact info; hybrid variety and relative maturity; and planting date

Next-Day Results Link

Exploring Alternative Forage Systems for Soil Health & Profitability

August 31 | 10:00AM-1:00PM

Double Dutch Dairy-The Stapel Families, W3653 Hotink Rd, Cedar Grove, WI

Topics include:

Forage “Cocktail Mixes” following Triticale & Cereal Rye A Systems Approach to No-Tilling and Manure Utilization
Winter Cereal Establishment for Higher Spring Yields
Higher Fiber Digestibility Improves Animal Performance
Corn Silage Inter-Planted with Multi-Species Forage Mixes
Soil Health & Profitability
Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers Cost-Share Programs

Lunch is provided at no cost. Please RSVP.

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