MADISON, WI
State's value of corn for grain production in 2023 falls 26% from 2022.
The production of Wisconsin’s field and miscellaneous crops was valued at $4.65 billion in 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service –Crop Values 2023 Summary. This was down 22 percent from 2022.
The value of corn for grain production totaled $2.43 billion, down 26 percent from the previous year. Wisconsin’s corn price averaged $4.40 per bushel, $1.71 below the last marketing year.
The value of soybean production was $1.30 billion, down 19 percent from 2022. The average price decreased $1.40 from the previous year to $12.40 per bushel.
Value of production increased from 2022 to 2023 for other hay and potatoes inWisconsin. Value of production decreased from 2022 to 2023 for barley, alfalfa hay, oats, rye, and winter wheat.
LA CROSSE, WI
Flavored milk drives sales at Kwik Trip
Mooove over chocolate milk, make room for new flavors on the shelf at your local Kwik Trip. Last year the LaCrosse-based convenience story chain partnered with Midwest Dairy to promote limited-time offer of milk flavors. In addition to inviting innovation, flavored milks such as Root Beer, Pumpkin Spice and Egg Nog did very well sales-wise at stores throughout the Midwest, Dairy Herd Management reported. According to Midwest Dairy, these three campaigns drove over 800,000 incremental pounds of milk.
WASHINGTON DC
White House issues “Product of U.S.A.” meat labeling reform
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsackannounceda new policy mandating that all meat products sold with the “Product of U.S.A.” label must be derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the U.S.
This rule addresses a loophole created by the repeal of mandatory country of origin labeling in 2015: Multinational meatpacking corporations began placing a “Product of U.S.A.” label on imported meat repackaged in the U.S. This fraudulent labeling put American farmers and ranchers out of business while deceiving consumers.
MADISON, WI
Corn, soybeans, oats and milk prices all down from January 2023
The average price received by farmers forcornduring January 2024 in Wisconsin was $4.45 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service –Agricultural Pricesreport. This was 5 cents below the December price and $1.75 below January 2023.
The January 2024 average price received by farmers forsoybeans, at $12.60 per bushel, was 40 cents below the December price and $1.50 below the January 2023 price.
All hayprices inWisconsinaveraged $191.00 per ton in January. This was $12.00 above the December price and $34.00 above the January 2023 price. The January 2024alfalfa hayprice, at $199.00, was $12.00 above the previous month and $36.00 above January 2023.
The average milk pricewas $18.00 per cwt, $1.00 below the December price and $4.00 below January 2023.
GREEN BAY, WI
Brown Swiss breeders prepare to Celebrate Swissconsin at July convention
Brown Swiss enthusiasts are invited to “Celebrate Swissconsin” at the 2024 National Brown Swiss Convention in Green Bay, July 3-6, at the Hyatt Regency Green Bay. A highlight of the convention will be the National Brown Swiss Sale on July 6 at the Brown County Fairgrounds in De Pere, Wis. Consignments for the sale of high-quality Brown Swiss cattle, embryos, sem*n and choices of donors are being sought right now.
“Consigning an animal or a choice to the National Sale is one of the best ways a breeder can put their breeding program in the national spotlight for marketability and promotion of their herd,” says Norm Magnussen, National Sale Manager, Brown Swiss Enterprises. “The National Sale has a great legacy of offering buyers options to advance their existing breeding program or lay the foundation for a new Brown Swiss venture, and this sale will certainly continue that legacy in Wisconsin.”
July 4 is youth day and will include the ST Genetics National Junior Heifer Show as well as the National Brown Swiss Fun Auction at the Brown County Fairgrounds. July 5 will feature farm tours led by Wisconsin Brown Swiss breeders: Meadow Brook Farm, the Kappelman family, Manitowoc; Jenlar Holsteins & Brown Swiss, the Meyer family, Chilton; Loehr Dairy, Joe and Mark Loehr (along with their families), Mt. Calvary; and ST Genetics, Fond du Lac.
For more information contact Jennifer Meyer at jenmeyer2@gmail.com or visit www.wibrownswiss.com.
ROBINSON, TX
Walmart plans to build third new milk processing plant
The largest retail store in the country is planning to build its third milk processing plant just south of Waco, Texas. The announcement follows the construction of retail giant Walmart's second milk processing plant in Valdosta, Georgia which is expected to open next year. The newest facility, which carries a price tag of $350 million is set to open in 2026 and will source its milk from Texas dairy farmers, Dairy Herd Management reported. Walmart opened its first fluid milk processing facility in 2018 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
NEW GLARUS, WI
Holstein breeders honored at WHA Holstein Convention
Holstein breeders from across the state were in attendance at the annual Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) Adult Holstein Convention, hosted by the Green County Holstein Association in New Glarus. 2023 Wisconsin Top Performer cow owners for 2023 are: Tom Kestell, Ever-Green-View, Waldo; Emily Stumpf of Appleton; and Valley Drive Holsteins, Campbellsport. The overall Top Performer was Valley-Drive Mctchn Snip EX-90 who at 7-08 made 51,796 pounds of milk, 4.9% and 2568 pounds of fat, and 3.4% and 1787 pounds of protein in 305 days.
This year's Wall of Fame Inductees were: person, John Auestad; bull, Lirr Drew Dempsey; and cow, Inwood Taffy Apollo
