Agricultural - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Quiz: Marketing Terms      Today's commodity markets are more volatile than ever. There's plenty of upside, if you are quick enough on the draw to make it pay for you.
Part of being able to execute a well-crafted marketing plan is having full awareness of the marketplace in general. When it comes to futures trading, market analysts, traders and others throw around a lot of technical terminology -- some of which may be familiar to you, and some that may not.   So, just as college students are taking the fall semester's final exams, you too can test yourself on what you know. Take this Marketing Terms Quiz to see just how much you know, and more importantly, how much you need to know. Who knows? Maybe next time that big rally rolls around, you can capture every cent possible for your farm. Good luck!     more......

Buying Dairy Cows    Some Suggestions for Beginning Dairy Producers     The financial success of a new dairy operation hinges on the quality and productivity of its cows. “Cheap” cattle can be very expensive if ...        more.....   Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection,  Farm and Rural Services Bureau & Division of Animal Health

Sustainable Agriculture Reference Library - Kansas State University       This is a list of links to sustainable agriculture resources from some of the top university research centers in the world. On these links you will be able to find information on a wide range of topics -- from Asparagus to Water Quality, and Aquaculture to Windbreaks!     KCSAAC does not endorse any specific commercial products, pest control recommendations or attest to the accuracy of the information contained in the listed web sites. This compilation is intended to give the user a simple directory and ease of connection to public information.     more....

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, working with state, federal and private partners, developed the Value Added Dairy Initiative (VADI) to help restore and reinvigorate its transitioning dairy sector. The initiative is federally-funded, and matched by in-kind contributions of agencies and organizations within Wisconsin's dairy sector.

Two groups lead the initiative:

Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team
This cohesive team of Wisconsin interagency members coordinates and focuses resources for dairy farmers modernizing their businesses and for processors streamlining the supply chain. Since 2004, the team has administered more than $1.5 million in grants to the dairy industry and provided technical assistance to nearly 500 farms. This assistance is acting as a catalyst for reinvestment and innovation in the dairy sector. Learn more about the team and download a grant application here.

Dairy Business Innovation Center
This non-profit organization was created as part of the Initiative to provide more.....