A Bumper Crop Means Tight Storage
About 90 percent of the potato crop is out of the ground in Wisconsin, according to the latest crop progress report from USDA's National … [Read more...] about A Bumper Crop Means Tight Storage
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Harvest Remains In Full Swing
Most of the state remained dry and warmer than average, allowing for an increase in fieldwork. Pasture condition was rated 32 good to … [Read more...] about Harvest Remains In Full Swing
Rain Brought Needed Soil Moisture
Heavy rain across much of the state last week improved soil moisture and pasture conditions. Pasture condition was rated 25 good to … [Read more...] about Rain Brought Needed Soil Moisture
Fall Harvest Well Underway
Fall harvest is well underway. The latest crop progress report from the USDA says that corn in the dough stage or beyond was 98 percent. … [Read more...] about Fall Harvest Well Underway
Fieldwork Chugs Along In Dry Weather
Some areas in the northern and southern parts of Wisconsin got rain in the past week, but most of the state remains dry. Wisconsin farmers … [Read more...] about Fieldwork Chugs Along In Dry Weather
Free U-Pick at Food + Farm Exploration Center
The crops in our demonstration fields are ready. We invite the community to come to pick potatoes and sweet corn.* BYOB - Bring Your Own … [Read more...] about Free U-Pick at Food + Farm Exploration Center
More Dry Weather Erodes Crop Condition
Another week of dry weather coupled with above average temperatures contributed to further eroding of crop conditions.Wisconsin farmers … [Read more...] about More Dry Weather Erodes Crop Condition
Changing The Conversation Around Potatoes
The phrase 'couch potato' describes a person who spends little or no time exercising and a great deal of time watching television. Potatoes … [Read more...] about Changing The Conversation Around Potatoes
Rain Improved Crop & Pasture Conditions
In the past week, rain across most of Wisconsin improved crop and pasture conditions. Field reports from USDA's National Agricultural … [Read more...] about Rain Improved Crop & Pasture Conditions
Alsum Farms Holds 50 Year Celebration
Alsum Farms & Produce, a leading fresh market grower, packer, and shipper of Wisconsin Healthy Grown® potatoes, pumpkins, onions, and … [Read more...] about Alsum Farms Holds 50 Year Celebration