Central Wisconsin Agriculture Specialization

Written land rental contracts are increasingly important in the farming world of today. Verbal agreements in most cases are not binding contracts and can result in costly issues for landowners and for those renting land. Here are two sample lease contracts that may work for your operation. If you have legal questions on any lease or legal document you should consult an attorney prior to signing.

The July CWAS Newsletter can be found here.  Topics in this issue include:  Farmers Markets in the United States; Importance of Written Leases; Alfalfa, No Apologies Needed; Rolling Soybeans Featured at JAM Field Day; Stockpiling Forage for Grazing at a Later Time.

CWAS NL July 2011

Heaving is a problem in some alfalfa stands each year in the midwest.  Click here to read more on the subject: 

HEAVING

For a list of Favorite Agriculture Links click here or go to:

http://juneau.uwex.edu/agriculture/links-of-interest/

An Excel spreadsheet is now available to help with the math when applying fertilizer to a garden, lawn or small field plot.  Using a soil test report and six simple steps, this spreadsheet calculates the amount of fertilizer to be applied to a specific area.  Application rates and possible nutrient surpluses or deficiencies are calculated for sixteen commonly used fertilizers (including manure options).  Other fertilizer choices can be added or with some additional inputs, the spreadsheet will create a more personalized fertilizer blend.  To download a copy click on the link below.  (Excel 2007 or newer required).  Please share comments or suggestions with Craig Saxe, Juneau County UW-Extension, 211 Hickory StreetRm. 302 MaustonWI  53948. 608-847-9329 or craig.saxe@ces.uwex.edu  

UWEX Fertilizer Calculator   

The April CWAS Newsletter can be found here.  Topics in this issue include:  Review your culling strategy, Sweet Corn Response to Nitrogen Study results, Using Warm season annuals for grazing, corn plant population recomendations, Practices to speed hay drying.

CWAS_NL_April 2011

Presentation handouts on suggestions for harvesting high quality hay.  This presention was given in March 2011 by Ryan Pearcy, Hay Tools Product Manager, Kuhn North America

Harvesting Quality Hay

Presentation materials on the history of alfalfa, alfalfa pests and alfalfa variety.  This presention was given in March 2011 by Mark Smith, PhD, Research Scientist and Alfalfa Researcher with Pioneer Hi-Bred

Alfalfa History Pests and Variety Selection

Presentation on the importance of fertilizers in forages, given by Donald Genrich, CWAS Agronomy and Nutrient Management Specialist in March 2011

Fertilizer for Forages 2010

UW-Extension Publication suggeting tips to shorten the hay and haylage harvest window and enhance forage quality.  Click and then search the Learning Store using some of the key words from the title above.