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Dear Producers, With harvest in full swing, being safe and taking me for breaks is needed to avoid accidents. Crop yields are variable depending on your soil and rainfall this year. Once harvest is over we hope you will have me for some meengs. Topics include, Farming Forward (transions between generaons) feeding cows through roboc milking systems, cost of raising calves convenonally and with auto feeders, becoming the employer of choice, pest management updates, farm safety, and many others. More and more educang our urban friends and neighbors is needed as they have lile background about farming. Some of you may know I will be rering January 10, 2018. It has been an honor and privilege to work with many of you over the last 21 years. Providing research based material and helping farmers plan for the future has been grafying to me. With the change taking place in UW-Extension I hope you will connue to find great informaon, answers to your quesons and support in the agriculture community as a whole. Thanks for all the memories, Zen You are invited to Zen’s rerement open house, January 10, 1-3 pm. Agriculture Report November 2017 Table of Contents 3365 W Brewster St Appleton, WI 54914 920-832-5121 outagamie.uwex.edu Upcoming Event ................2-3 Farming Forward ..................4 Walking Strong .....................5 USDA Report ........................6 Coping With Stress ...............7 Youth in Ag ...........................8 HMSC Price Table .................9 Cow College ........................10 How Much Feed Do I Have .11

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Page 1: Agriculture Report - Extension Outagamie County...Lloyd Holterman, Rosy -Lane Holsteins, Watertown, WI Dave Jauquet, Jauquet’s Hillview Dairy LLC, Luxemburg, WI 12:00 pm Lunch 12:45

Dear Producers,

With harvest in full swing, being safe and taking time for breaks is needed to avoid accidents. Crop yields are variable depending on your soil and rainfall this year. Once harvest is over we hope you will have time for some meetings. Topics include, Farming Forward (transitions between generations) feeding cows through robotic milking systems, cost of raising calves conventionally and with auto feeders, becoming the employer of choice, pest management updates, farm safety, and many others. More and more educating our urban friends and neighbors is needed as they have little background about farming.

Some of you may know I will be retiring January 10, 2018. It has been an honor and privilege to work with many of you over the last 21 years. Providing research based material and helping farmers plan for the future has been gratifying to me. With the change taking place in UW-Extension I hope you will continue to find great information, answers to your questions and support in the agriculture community as a whole.

Thanks for all the memories,

Zen

You are invited to Zen’s retirement open house, January 10, 1-3 pm.

Agriculture ReportNovember 2017

Table of Contents

3365 W Brewster StAppleton, WI 54914

920-832-5121outagamie.uwex.edu

Upcoming Event ................2-3

Farming Forward ..................4

Walking Strong .....................5

USDA Report ........................6

Coping With Stress ...............7

Youth in Ag ...........................8

HMSC Price Table .................9

Cow College ........................10

How Much Feed Do I Have .11

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November 2 Farm Barn Meeting | Steffens Dairy Farm, Seymour | 8:00 - 9:30 pm9 Pest Management Update Meeting | Liberty Hall, Kimberly | 11:30 am - 4:00 pm10 Badger Swine Symposium | UW-River Falls | 9:45 am - 3 :00 pm29 Becoming the Employer of Choice | Neville Public Museum | 1 - 3 pm30 Farming Forward | Doxbee’s, Seymour | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

December4 Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meeting | Keil | 1:30 pm5 Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meeting | The Main Event, Cecil | 8:30 am13 Becoming the Employer of Choice | Neville Public Museum | 1 - 3 pm

January 4 Agronomy Update Meeting | Liberty Hall, Kimberly | 7:30 am9 Cow College | Fox Valley Technical College Regional Center, Clinvtonville | 1-3 pm9 -11 The Classic- WI Crop Managment Conference | Madison | 8:00 am10 Becoming the Employer of Choice | Neville Public Museum | 1 - 4 pm16 Cow College | Fox Valley Technical College Regional Center, Clinvtonville | 1-3 pm23 Cow College Farm Tour | Shawano County

February1-2 WI Corn & Soybean Expo | Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells 17 Becoming the Employer of Choice | Neville Public Museum | 1 - 4 pm19-21 Midwest Forage Association Annual Symposium | Wisconsin DellsTBD Outagamie Forage Council Annual Meeting | Doxbee’s SeymourTBD NE Wisconsin Grain Crops Production Clinic

Upcoming Events

Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper MidwestOctober 9, 2017

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Farm Barn MeetingNovember 2, 8:00 - 9:30 pm | Steffens Dairy Farm, Seymour

Steffens Dairy Farm is a 120 free stall sand bedded barn, tunnel ventilation, 2 Lely Automatic Milking System (Robots), Lely Juno feed pusher, alley scrapers, 240 acres owned, 40 acres rented, 120 cows with 95 heifers.

Topics & Speakers:Morgan Cavitt, Global Marketing Communications Specialist, ABS GlobalICPA cost of calf raising with automatic feeders!John Schneider, Livestock Production Feed Sales, Infinity FeedsFeeding with Lely Automatic Milking Systems (AMS)

Join us for this free event!

Pest Management Update MeetingNovember 9, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Each year the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension hosts the regional Pest Management Update Meeting. The Pest Management Update meetings strive to bring farmers, agronomists, and agricultural professionals the latest developments in corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and small grain crops. This year’s sessions will focus on in-depth weed diagnostic and management, the 2017 pest situations in each crop, and an herbicide resistance update.

Topics Include:• Integrated Pest Management Updates in corn, soybeans, alfalfa and small grains: Update on new products and/

or use of existing products as well as brief highlights of the 2017 pest situations in each crop.• Wisconsin herbicide resistance update by Mark Renz. • In-depth weed diagnostic and management training by Mark Renz and Dan Heider.• More information including how to register can be found on our website outagamie.uwex.edu

Badger Swine SymposiumNovember 10, 9:45 am - 3:00 pm

Wisconsin Pork Association and the UW-Extension Swine Team invite all pork producers and industry friends to attend the annual Badger Swine Symposium. Learn the latest techniques about swine raising, direct marketing and meat quality. More information and registration wppa.org/badgerswine/

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Zen Miller Agriculture Agent Outagamie County [email protected] 920.832.5124

Photo courtesy of UW-Madison CALS

Farming Forward PLANNING YOUR FARM’S FUTURE

Thursday, November 30

Doxbee’s N6744 County Road C, Seymour, WI 54165

9:30 am Registration

10:00 am Future in Agriculture Paul Dietmann, Senior Lending Officer, Compeer Financial

11:00 am Producer Panel What does it take to move from talk to action in farm succession? Kurtis Ambrosius, Ambrosius Dairy Farm LLC, Seymour, WI Jon Hanson, Hanson Farms, Poy Sippi, WI Lloyd Holterman, Rosy-Lane Holsteins, Watertown, WI Dave Jauquet, Jauquet’s Hillview Dairy LLC, Luxemburg, WI

12:00 pm Lunch 12:45 pm Generational Communication What is your roadblock on farm succession and transfer? Through this activity you will be able to relate to other individuals in an informal, non- judgmental setting. Joy Kirkpatrick, Outreach Specialist, UW Center for Dairy Profitability

2:00 pm Professional Panel Who can you turn to when you need answers to your questions? Nancy Immel, Accountant, Enrolled Agent, All-Ways Accounting Brad Guse, Senior Vice President Agribusiness Banking, BMO Harris Bank Troy Schneider, Attorney, Twohig, Rietbach, Schneider, Halbach SC

Farming Forward Registration Name(s):_____________________________________________________________________________ Business: ________________________________________________Telephone: ____________________ Address: _________________________________________ City/State/ZIP: ________________________ Email address (for a direct mailing in future years): ________________________________________________ Registration: ____ People x $40 per person (includes meal & materials) = $_________ TOTAL ENCLOSED = $_________

Make check payable to UW-Extension Mail to: UW-Extension, 3365 W Brewster Street, Appleton, WI 54914 Or call: 920.832.5124

An EEO/AA employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment & programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Meeting Details: Registration: 9:30 am

Meeting: 10 am to 3:30 pm

Registration Fee (Includes Meal & Materials): $40 per Person

Registration Deadline: November 20

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Prevalence of Digital Dermatitis in Dairy Cattle in Eastern Wisconsin Dairy HerdsBy Eric Ronk, Dairy Science Outreach Specialist

• The UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s Dairyland Initiative Footbath Blueprint thedairylandinitiative.vetmed.wisc.edu/ recommends footbaths dimensions to be:

10 to 12 feet long 24 inches wide 10-inch step-in or depth height• Footbaths should be changed after 150 to 300 cows

have passed through the footbath.• Footbath solution should be maintained at 3.5 to

5.5 pH. Maintaining pH at normal skin pH level will help maintain healthy skin condition and improve treatment results.

• The recommended concentration for a copper sulfate (CuS04) footbath is two to five percent.

• Maintenance footbaths should be offered a minimum of three times per week. In the event of an outbreak, frequency should increase to four to five times per week.

• It is recommended to clean and apply two grams oxytetracycline powder to the affected area when treating an active digital dermatitis (DD) lesion. (Please note: the use of oxytetracycline powder for treatment of DD is considered extra-labeled prescription drug-use and must be used in this manner through a valid veterinary-client-patient-relationship (VCPR)).

• The purpose of a foot wrap is to ensure the treated lesion is dry and has contact with the antibiotics powder for a minimum of 30 minutes. Wraps should be removed within 24 hours, if they have not fallen off, to risk of injury and to perpetuate the foot disease.

*Recommendations based from 2017 UW-Extension Hoof Health Training conducted by Dr. Dörte Döpfer, DVM, MSc,

PhD, UW-School of Veterinary Medicine

OBJECTIVES:• Determine the prevalence of various stages (M0, M2 or M4) of Digital Dermatitis (DD) in selected groups of cows

on eastern Wisconsin dairy operations.• Determine hoof health management practices utilized to manage DD on eastern Wisconsin dairy operations.

HIGHLIGHT OF RESULTS:• 45 eastern Wisconsin dairy operations.• 11,817 cows identified, scored, and recorded for stage and chronicity of digital dermatitis (DD).• Prevalence of DD within the group of 11,817 cows scored and recorded indicated the following: M0 (no lesion) 81.1 percent M2 (acute, active lesion) 1.8 percent M4 (chronic, non-active lesion) 17.1 percentPrevalence of DD based on operation type is shown in the table below:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANAGING DIGITAL DERMATITIS

For UW-Extension fact sheets focusing on hoof health, please visit: fyi.uwex.edu/dairy/ for the Walking Strong Fact sheet series on Dairy Hoof Health.

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Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that over $9.6 billion in payments will be made, beginning this week, to producers through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing approximately $8 billion in payments under the ARC and PLC programs for the 2016 crop year, and $1.6 billion under CRP for 2017.

“Many of these payments will be made to landowners and producers in rural communities that have recently been ravaged by drought, wildfires and deadly hurricanes,” Perdue said. “I am hopeful this financial assistance will help those experiencing losses with immediate cash flow needs as we head toward the end of the year.”

The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a substantial drop in revenue or prices for covered commodities. Over half a million producers will receive ARC payments and over a quarter million producers will receive PLC payments for 2016 crops, starting this week and continuing over the next several months.

Payments are being made to producers who enrolled base acres of barley, corn, grain, sorghum, lentils, oats, peanuts, dry peas, soybeans, wheat and canola. In the upcoming months, payments will be announced after marketing year average prices are published by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Services for the remaining covered commodities. Those include long and medium grain rice (except for temperate Japonica rice), which will be announced in November; remaining oilseed and chickpeas, which will be announced in December; and temperate Japonica rice, which will be announced in early February 2017. The estimated payments are before application of sequestration and other reductions and limits, including adjusted gross income limits and payment limitations.

Also, as part of an ongoing effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat, USDA will begin issuing 2017 CRP payments this week to over 375,000 Americans.

“American farmers and ranchers are among our most committed conservationists,” said Perdue. “We all share a responsibility to leave the land in better shape than we found it for the benefit of the next generation of farmers. This program helps landowners provide responsible stewardship on land that should be taken out of production.”

Signed into law by President Reagan in 1985, CRP is one of the largest private-lands conservation program in the United States. Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers and landowners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion and increased habitat for endangered and threatened species. In return for enrolling in CRP, USDA, through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. Participants enter into contracts that last between 10 and 15 years. CRP payments are made to participants who remove sensitive lands from production and plant certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and increase wildlife habitat.

For more details regarding ARC and PLC programs, go to fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. For more information about CRP, contact your local FSA office or visit fsa.usda.gov/crp. To locate your local FSA office, visit offices.usda.gov.

Over half a million producers will receive ARC payments and over a quarter million producers will receive PLC payments for 2016 crops

USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation PaymentsTotal Exceeds $9.6 Billion

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How Do Farmers and Their Families Cope with Stress?It is important to recognize that it’s impossible (in any job) to totally eliminate all stress but that effective management is possible. For more information on Farm Stress download “Farm Stress & Decision Making During Challenging Times” written by John Shutske, Extension Specialist, UW Madison & UW Extension Cooperative Extension at https://fyi.uwex.edu/dairy/farm-stress-decision-making-during-challenging-times/

• Eat right - No farm operator would ever dream of feeding their animals lousy feed or heading out to the field in a chopper with a half-filled tank of low-grade diesel fuel to complete harvest. Yet, when the rush season rolls around, we fill our bodies with cheap fast food and other high-fat, low-nutrition junk, or worse, we don’t eat at all! It’s worth the time to wake up a few minutes early to eat breakfast and pack a nutritious lunch that includes fruits and vegetables to munch on during the day, with limited amounts of fatty meats, added sugar, and caffeine. An occasional cup of coffee or a can of soda is okay for most people if balanced with plenty of water, at least eight glasses a day.

• Drink water - Sufficient water intake is critically important while working. An easy way to tell whether you’re hydrated: check the color of your urine. If it’s dark, you’re probably not drinking enough.

• Get Moving - Physical activity provides an outlet for extra energy generated by the chemicals released in the body during stressful situations. Exercise stimulates and even increases the size of the parts of the brain that keep our stress response in check as well as the parts of the brain that we need for good decision making and problem solving.

• Keep Your Sense of Humor - Laughter helps us to see all sides of an adverse situation and relieves us from the cycle of stress.

• Avoid Unhealthy De-Stress Methods -One of the unfortunate consequences of too much stress is an increased risk of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use and abuse. These substances alter our perceptions in the short term and often make challenging problems worse in the longer term.

• Talk, Talk, Talk - Openly discussing and airing problems, concerns, fears, and frustrations can be constructive and healthy, which is especially true if we can move from the mode of being “cranky” to actively addressing the problem. Families and couples who handle stress well communicate freely between partners. For men, the process of admitting to worries and fears is often difficult, but when both partners have open and clear access to information and can assist each other in finding solutions, our problems become easier to solve! No matter who we talk to, vocalizing our concerns helps alleviate some of the confusion and tensions that can compound feelings of stress.

• Learn about the Agricultural Industry - As an industry, agriculture is becoming increasingly complex. Successful operators have a handle on the latest and most effective production and finance-related practices and can take advantage of the latest technological developments. Self-education requires time and commitment, but it lowers stress by providing us with a mental roadmap that directs planning and decision making. Successful producers who participate in educational opportunities feel less stressed as a result.

• Plan to Clarify Long-Term Goals - Thorough planning requires an objective examination of current resources and future goals. This sometimes onerous process of planning, goal setting, and record keeping can be facilitated with the advice of accountants, attorneys, Extension educators, farm management specialists, state/local agencies and lenders. Like education, the process of farm planning provides a roadmap that reduces confusion and ambiguity and thus reduces stress.

• Plan for Family Time & Check-Ins - By setting aside a few minutes each month to record important dates, events, and meetings, we can prioritize our schedules to prevent ourselves from missing out on important moments. If conflicts arise, communication within the family will help everyone understand current deadlines and priorities, especially when schedules become hectic.

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Youth in AgBy Sarah Grotjan

State 4-H and AASD Livestock Judging Contest Videos Now on YouTube Check out the livestock judging classes that were used at the 2017 Area Animal Science Day contests this past summer in Wood, Trempealeau and Dodge county, as well as the 2017 State 4-H Livestock Judging contest held July 24 at the Lodi Fairgrounds in Lodi, WI.

A YouTube channel has been created for the WIsconsin Youth Livestock Program with six different playlists. These videos should assist 4-H and FFA judging teams prepare for contest and gain skills in evaluating livestock and performance data in ranking classes.

You can access them here https://goo.gl/MiuxDY or search Wisconsin Youth Livestock Programs on YouTube.

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)Wisconsin State Fair and other national exhibitions will require certification in YQCA for participation in 2018 events. YQCA will replace Wisconsin’s MAQA program and the National Pork Board Youth PQA program, both of which will no longer be in existence. Wisconsin 4-H and FFA leaders are pleased to share their joint support of this program which will be implemented in Wisconsin starting in the fall of 2017.

Learning will be offered to youth in a couple of ways: • Online curriculum - a youth exhibitor annually will complete three interactive online modules and corresponding quizzes. • Available 24/7 which allows exhibitors flexibility to take course at their convenience.• Face to face - trainer led program

What is the cost? • $12/person/year for the online modules that are different each year. • $3/person/year for the face to face trainings.

Is YQCA required? • For 2018 Wisconsin State fair will require it for: Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Dairy, Poultry and Rabbits. • This certification is highly encouraged for all youth in the aforementioned animal projects in Wisconsin. • Counties should require YQCA! Note: A decision from the Outagamie County Fair Board will be coming soon regarding if they will require YQCA certification to show at the 2018 county fair. • Processing plants & marketing channels require it. • State fair, national junior swine association shows and other national shows require it. • Conversations will occur during 2018 on further requirements from a state level

You can keep up with Wisconsin YQCA by going to http://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/yqca or by following the Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program Facebook page.

This is the information Outagamie County UW-Extension has so far. We will keep you informed as more information is available. Watch for meetings to be scheduled this winter with Outagamie County UW-Extension for YQCA certification.

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HMSC Price Table

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An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

2018 Cow CollegeTuesday, January 9, 2018 | 1:00-3:00 pmUsing Genomic Testing to Improve Your Herd Premium Beef Programs: An Option for Your Dairy Farm?Fox Valley Technical College Regional Center, Clintonville

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 | 1:00-3:00 pmFeeding 2017 Forage & Grain Crops to Dairy CowsFox Valley Technical College Regional Center, Clintonville

Dr. Kent Weigel Extension Dairy Genetics Specialist, UW-Madison

Dr. Weigel will discuss what we’ve learned about genomic testing in just the last few years to help improve dairy herd genetics and management. Is it really worth the effort and the cost?Dr. Victor CabreraExtension Dairy Management Specialist, UW-Madison

Dr. Cabrera will share economic analysis of cross-breeding low potential heifers and low producing dairy cows to beef bulls with superior carcass traits as an option for adding value to your bottom line.

Dr. Randy Shaver, Extension Dairy Nutrition Specialist, UW-MadisonDr. John Goeser,Rock River Lab Director of Research & Innovation, Watertown WI& Dairy Science Department Adjunct Assistant Professor, UW-Madison

Dr. Goeser will review forage and grain quality from lab results in 2017, including energy, protein and fiber levels, as well as mycotoxins. Dr. Shaver will then provide an update and outlook on dairy nutrition and feeding strategies for 2018.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Farm Tour Shawano County

Farms and schedule to be determined

Register for the sessions you plan to attend Cost is $5.00 per session/per person or $10.00 total for all three sessions per person.

January 9 January 16 January 23

Name(s)

Email

Address

City State Zip

Phone Amount Enclosed $

Waupaca County UWEXGreg BlondeCourthouse 811 Harding StWaupaca, WI 54981715-258-6230

Shawano County UWEXJamie PattonCourthouse, Rm 101Shawano, WI 54166715-526-6136

Outagamie County UWEXZen Miller3365 W Brewster StAppleton, WI 54914920-832-5119

Deadline to Register: Friday, January 5, 2018To register call or return this form with check payable to UW-Extension to any office.

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How Much Feed Do I Have?by Kevin Jarek, UW-Extension

So, what can we say about the 2017 Growing Season other than the best word to describe yields all season long would be “Variable”… The good news is that ample opportunities for precipitation resulted in quick regrowth in the alfalfa fields, the bad news is it wouldn’t stop raining long enough for us to get the forage harvested without suffering some weather damage. There is plenty of alfalfa forage out there, just not maybe at the quality level we would prefer to see.

As a result, we have had many inquires to the UW-Extension office all summer long about forage storage options and forage storage economics. This article will address the options people use, and talk about estimating the amount of forage on hand, especially in bags and bunkers. When it comes to bunker silos, the amount of feed present can vary tremendously due to the amount of compaction that was applied or not applied to any particular site/structure. The corn silage and haylage calculations to the right are based on averages of 42 lbs./cu. ft. and 32 lbs./cu. ft. respectively. Unfortunately, the range for corn silage can be from 22 lbs./cu. ft. – 67 lbs./cu. ft. while haylage generally ranges from 9 lbs./cu. ft. – 32 lbs./cu. ft. Remember that this is an estimate, it is meant to help us reach an acceptable range without actually weighing every load that we remove from the structure. When in doubt, use the average values provided and it will at least get you in the ballpark.

Silo bags have been popular for years, but especially when we have extra forage as they allow us the ability to expand our storage capacity without making a capital investment. You can see the estimated values for the amount of forage contained in “1 foot” of length in a bag depending on the diameter. The amount of horsepower at the pto while bagging, the rate the wagons were emptied, the moisture at the time of ensiling, etc… all have an impact on the final cu. ft. densities. The following information at least gives you a reasonable idea of what a producer could expect given one of them know the size of the bag they are working with. Remember, when you purchase a 200’ bag, you had to tie off both ends when it was finished, so, you may only have 184’ or so that is actually filled. Again, for estimation purposes, I believe you will find these values will help you arrive at a reasonable number.

Corn Silage

Length x Width x Height x 42#/cu. ft.*Divided by 2000 = tons of 65% corn silage

*This value can vary from 22# to 67#/cu. ft. depending on compaction

Haylage

Length x Width x Height x 17#/cu. ft. **Divided by 2000 = tons of dry hay equivalent** Caution this value can vary from 9# to 32#/cu. ft. depending on compaction

Silo Bag Calculations

For 8 Foot Diameter BagHaylage .38 tons dry hay equivalentCorn Silage .95 tons per ft. of 65% corn silageGround ear corn 21.5 bu. /ft.Ground shell corn 34 bu./ft.

For 9 Foot Diameter BagHaylage .44 tons dry hay equivalentCorn Silage 1.1 tons per ft. of 65% corn silageGround ear corn 26.5 bu. /ft.Ground shell corn 42 bu./ft.

For 10 Foot Diameter BagHaylage .54 tons dry hay equivalentCorn Silage 1.35 tons per ft. of 65% corn silageGround ear corn 32.6 bu. /ft.Ground shell corn 51.7 bu./ft.

For 12 Foot Diameter BagHaylage .85 tons dry hay equivalentCorn Silage 2.1 tons per ft. of 65% corn silageGround ear corn 46.9 bu. /ft.Ground shell corn 74.45 bu./ft.

**According to a 1997 bunker silo density study done by UW Extension located on BTM.

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Outagamie.uwex.edu

UW-Extension Staff Catherine Neiswender Area Extension Director Karen Dickrell Family Living Educator and Department Head Amy Beck Office Assistant Joan Behle Office Assistant Kaitlin Bricco Seasonal Horticulture Assistant Evan Groth Nutrition Educator*

Sarah Grotjan Dairy and Livestock Agent Vicki Handschke Office Assistant Kevin Jarek Crops, Soils, and Horticulture Agent Zen Miller Dairy and Livestock Agent Ina Montgomery Program Assistant Kristine Soper Nutrition Educator*

Kayla Viste 4-H Youth Development Educator Allyson Watson Community Development Educator MaryBeth Wohlrabe 4-H Youth and Family Development Coordinator Becky Zoglman Education & Communication Specialist *Serves Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties

County Administration

Thomas Nelson County Executive Craig Moser County Executive Administrator Jeff Nooyen County Board Chair Joy Hagen County Board Vice Chair

Extension Education Committee

Dan Rettler Chair Keith Suprise Vice Chair Daniel Melchert Secretary BJ O’Connor-Schevers Member Debbie VanderHeiden Member

Phone Number 920-832-5121Fax Number 920-832-4783

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