Disagreements among Christians, even heated discussions about essential issues, are not always a bad thing. That was the point of a sermon I preached recently at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montello, Wisconsin.
- Chris Hardie For Agri-View
I’m not a superstitious person, but I wonder at times if someone has placed a curse on my power equipment. Others may say it’s merely a hex – a short-term spell designed to teach me a lesson. But because I have many generations of slow-learning in my family from the farming side of the equat…
- Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Farmer sentiment decreased again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 121 points in April to 119. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point. This month’s Current Conditions Index …
- American Veterinary Medical Association
Editor's note: New World screwworm was discovered June 3 in a calf in Texas. The pest has moved into the United States, a longtime possible nightmare for livestock owners.
- Heather Schlitz, Tom Polansek and Cassandra Garrison Reuters
Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.
- Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Just imagine lying in bed after a hard day’s farmwork only to feel the bed moving – or to wake up to find half your breakfast eaten.
- Jason Maloney For Agri-View
It was a brisk spring Saturday morning on the edge of a big city on the edge of the prairie. A steady stream of people were walking to a large building and quickly going inside. The parking lot was full of cars. Nearby a couple were roasting fresh sausages for passersby. There was a festival…
- Jerry Davis For Agri-View
Fawn fascination is ongoing but is most passionate in springtime when we can easily see a newborn white-tailed-deer fawn in Wisconsin.
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.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
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.
Colt is a Mini Nubian goat. The handsome fellow shares his space with five other goats and seven chickens. ‘I love to ride on a wagon pulled by my two-legger mom, Charlene,’ he says.
- Chevy-Lynn Vaske Kansas State University
In today’s cattle market, something as simple as a tag number or brand can carry added importance for producers working to protect their investment.
- Jess Savage Northern Public Radio
All of Greg Thoren's cows are technically identified by the number on their ear tag. But when he drives around his pastures checking in on his animals, they go by another name, "Sweetie."
Ten Wisconsin students recently earned $1,000 scholarships from Alsum Farms & Produce.Â
- Jules Bernstein University of California Riverside
A new study shows that systems designed to capture methane from cow manure, called dairy digesters, are highly effective. But on the rare occasions they fail, the leaks are large enough to offset their climate benefits.
- Adrian Card and Troy Bauder Colorado State University
Drip irrigation is well suited for most vegetable crops because those crops typically require frequent shallow irrigations due to their shallow rooting depths.
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- Jacob Pucci Cornell AgriTech
In 1985, Ed Harbes III grew a bumper crop of potatoes. The problem was, so did other farmers.
- Brittany Steff Purdue University
Building upon the chemistry that oysters use in miles-long reefs, scientists have found a way to create cement that is stronger and cures faster.
- Chris Vagasky Wisconsin Energy Institute University of Wisconsin
Whether working in the field or preparing the farm for severe storms, a weather forecast is essential. Folks might instinctively grab their smartphones to check an app for an instant weather update. But many times the sky has painted a different picture than what’s on that screen.
- Shelby Gruss Iowa State University
Tar spot has become one of the most concerning foliar diseases impacting corn silage production across Iowa and the Midwest. The disease, caused by Phyllachora maydis, has now been identified in every county in Iowa and can spread rapidly under cool wet conditions. For silage producers, tar …
- Deane Morrison University of Minnesota
The experts were stunned by all the healthy potato plants.
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