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Shawano Ag Newsletter
University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
January 2020
Shawano County UWEX
311 North Main Street
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-6136
Website:
https:/shawano.extension.
wisc.edu
Facebook and Twitter:
@AgShawano
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Ag Agent:
Kimberly Schmidt
IN THIS ISSUE:
Hay Market Report
Dairy Outlook
PAT Sessions
SCFC Annual Meeting
Cow College
Fungus Among Us
Supporting Farmers
CAFO Update
Hello All!
Wow! It is hard to believe it is already 2020. Hope you were able to
celebrate ringing in the New Year!
This month there are a variety meetings to choose from. In this newsletter
you will find flyers for Cow College, Private Applicator Training, Cost of
Fungal Diseases meeting, Supporting Farmer, and CAFO Update.
Be on the lookout for more meetings in the February newsletter!
Happy New Year!
Kimberly Schmidt
An AA/EEO employer, University of Wisconsin-
Extension provides equal opportunities in employ-
ment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX
Hay Market Report
December 9, 2019
https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/forage/h-m-r/
Demand and Sales Comments Hay prices continue to be on a steady to strong trend.
There is demand for high quality hay with a limited supply. Lower quality discounts
are greater than in past depending on condition and moisture of hay. If you are in
need of forage or have forage for sell connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer webpage at
http://farmertofarmer.uwex.edu/. You may contact your local county agriculture edu-
cator if you need help placing an ad. There is no charge for the service.
Dairy Situation and Outlook, December 18, 2019
By Bob Cropp, Professor Emeritus
University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension
University of Wisconsin-Madison
With fourth quarter Class III prices not seen since record highs in 2014 Class III will average about $16.96 for the year, $2.35 higher than the $14.61
average in 2018. Class III was as low as $13.89 back in February. But, in October it was $18.72, November $20.45 and December will be around $19.40.
October total cheese production 2.1% lower than a year ago, good seasonal cheese sales along with September cheese exports 12% higher than a year
ago and October 6% higher put cheese stocks below a year ago, all of which strengthened cheese prices. The 40-pound block cheddar price was above
$2 per pound from early October until November 12th and cheddar barrels were above $2 per pound from early October until December 10th. Some
improvement in dry whey prices also supported higher Class III prices. Dry whey was $0.2725 per pound the end of October and increased to $0.3675
early December.
Since November 2016 butter was above $2 per pound until November 27th of this year. Higher nonfat dry milk prices more than offset lower butter prices
increasing the Class IV price. Nonfat dry milk was $1.0475 per pound in September and increased to $1.2375 per pound by the end of November. Higher
cheese prices resulted in increased use of nonfat dry milk to standardized milk for cheese production and nonfat dry milk exports increased. While butter
exports were 45% lower than a year ago January through October nonfat dry milk exports were 25% higher in September and 17% higher in October.
Class IV will average about $16.47 for the year, about $2.24 higher than the $14.23 average in 2019.
The big question is how long can we expect higher milk prices? As of now it looks like first quarter 2020 milk prices could average as much as $3 higher
than a year ago, and continue to average higher through third quarter with prices averaging a little lower fourth quarter. It all depends upon the level of
milk production, milk sales and dairy exports.
Compared to a year earlier November milk production was just 0.5% higher than a year ago, the net result of 0.3% fewer cows and 0.8% more milk per
cow. The growth in milk production seems to be slowing. Milk production had increased 1.3% in September and 1.0% in October. Also cow numbers
were trending downward during the year but increased 5,000 in September and another 9,000 in October. November had no increase in cow numbers.
Depending upon December milk production the year could end with cows averaging 0.7% lower than a year ago and milk per cow 1.2% higher netting an
increase in total milk production of just 0.5%.
USDA is forecasting for 2020 just a 5,000 increase in the average number of cows with 1.7% more milk per cow netting a 1.7% increase in total milk
production. After four and half years of depressed milk prices dairy expansions are likely to be limited. The number of dairy replacements is lower. But,
the size of the dairy herd could increase some with higher milk prices making lower producing cows still profitable and some dairy producers keeping
these cows in the herd longer to produce all the milk they can. But, the forecasted increase in milk per cow seems to be on the high side. The very wet
year resulted in lower quality alfalfa hay, haylage and corn silage which likely will dampen the increase in milk per cow. The increase in milk production
could be more like 1.3% to 1.4%.
A continued relatively strong economy with low unemployment and higher wages along with positive consumer confidence will increase total milk
sales. Fluid (beverage) milk sales will continue its downward trend but this will be more than offset by higher cheese sales.
USDA is forecasting 2020 dairy exports to be 3.3% higher on a fat basis and 5.6% higher on a skim-solids basis. U.S. butter, cheese and nonfat dry milk
prices are currently above Oceania and Europe prices. But, world prices may increase some and U.S. prices will decline some. Plus, milk production in
all of the major dairy exporters except the U.S. is forecasted to be lower in 2020 or up less than one percent. EU has experienced a major drought reduc-
ing feed supplies and increasing feed prices. Cow numbers have declined. Weather issues may keep New Zealand’s milk production increase to no
more than one percent. Australia has also experienced a major drought reducing feed supplies and forcing a reduction in cow numbers. Milk production
was down more than 5% this year with little if any increase expected in 2020. Weather issues has also damped Argentina’s milk production. So dairy
exporters will have less dairy products available and dairy importers will need to turn to the U.S. for dairy products.
But, cheese prices have tumbled since the beginning of December. On the CME cheddar barrels fell $0.6925 per pound from $2.2625 to $1.57, but came
back today $0.0425 to $1.615. The 40-pound block price fell $0.205 per pound from $1.9475 to $1.7425 but also came back $0.0575 today to $1.80. Dry
whey also fell from $0.3675 per pound to $0.3125. Cheese prices normally due fall after orders are filled for the holiday season. But, this appears to be
an abnormal downward marked adjustment with some further upward correction likely. If not, Class III will fall below $16 again.
As of now I could see Class III averaging around $17.25 first quarter, $17.20 second quarter, $18.25 third quarter, $18.85 fourth quarter and averaging
near $17.90 for the year compared to the estimated $16.96 for 2019. However, this is well above current Class III futures but in line with what USDA is
forecasting. We know that milk prices are very sensitive to rather small changes in milk production, milk sales or exports. No doubt price forecasts will be
modified as we move through the year and see what actually develops.
Private Applicator Training
Extension Shawano County is holding two sessions to renew private pesticide applicator
licenses:
Thursday, January 23rd
and
Tuesday, February 11th
Shawano County Courthouse Meeting Rooms A and B
Registration Begins at 9:45 a.m.
Cost of class is $40.00 and includes the
Training Manual for the Private Pesticide Applicator, 7th Edition
Please contact the Shawano County Extension office
if you have questions. 715-526-6136
Save the Date!
Shawano County Forage Council Annual Meeting
Where: Main Event Cecil
When: February 20th
Join the Shawano County Forage Council for their annual meeting.
Speakers will speak on cover crops (agronomics and feeding),
alternative forages and water hemp. Lunch is included in registration.
More information on times and registration will be included in the next newsletter as well
as posted on the Shawano County Extension website.
Cow College 2020
FVTC Regional Center 525 S. Main Street
Hwy 22/45 Clintonville, WI
January 7 (1-3 PM)
Alternative Forages as Your Primary Feed Source? Dr. Matt Akins, Extension Dairy Management Specialist, UW-Madison
Learn how forages like small grains, sorghums and mixes might replace alfalfa in milk cow diets.
Feeding Strategies to Maximize Milk Components
Dr. Zach Sawall, Central WI Dairy Nutritionist/Support Specialist, Vita Plus Corporation Dr. Sawall grew up on a dairy farm just south of Clintonville. He will discuss ways to maximize milk components using dairy nutrition and feeding strategies that can boost dairy farm profitability.
January 14 (1-3 PM)
Dairy Breeding Strategies in an Era of High Pregnancy Rates
Dr. Paul Fricke, Extension Dairy Reproduction Specialist, UW-Madison
Getting high producing cows bred on time has always been and will always be one of the of the biggest challenges to dairy farm profitability. As a key advisor to many WI bovine veterinarians and AI organizations, get the latest research on ways to improve and maintain your dairy herd reproductive performance from one of the leading experts in the world.
Evaluating Your TMR: Little Things Matter the Most!
Jim Livingston, Diamond-V Dairy Team Regional Manager Kimberly Schmidt, Shawano County Extension Ag Educator
Find out how on‐farm, real‐time TMR mixer evaluations and monitoring the feeding behavior of your cows can help improve production and save you money.
January 21 - Farm Tour
10:15 AM Fietzer Dairy Farm - E8276 Co Hwy N, Manawa 54949 2016 Lely robotic milking system (6 Bot/3 Paired), six‐row natural ventilated 360 Cow freestall barn
11:15 AM Clinton Dairy Farm - E8351 State Hwy 22, Bear Creek 54922 2019 Waikato 50 cow rotary parlor, 250 cow holding area & 6‐row tunnel ventilated freestall Barn 12:30 PM Lunch – FVTC Regional Center – State Hwy 22/45, Clintonville (across from Fleet Farm)
“Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance” ‐ by Robert Netrefa, GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Register for the sessions you plan to attend: ____ January 7 ____ January 14 ____ January 21 (Farm Tour)
Name(s) ______________________________________________ Email______________________________________
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Cost is $5.00/day or $10.00 total for all three = $ _____ (Call or send check to UW-Extension by Fri. Jan 3)
Waupaca County UWEX Shawano County UWEX Outagamie County UWEX Courthouse 811 Harding St Courthouse, Rm 101 3365 W Brewster Street
Waupaca, WI 54981 Shawano, WI 54166 Appleton, WI 54914 715 258-6230 715 526-6136 920-832-4763
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. Please call about special accommodations or food allergies at least 48 hours in advance.
Feed and Feeding Management: Maintaining Livestock Profitability After a
Rough Feed Production Year
Wednesday, January 22
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pound Town Hall – W8484 Cty. Hwy. B, Coleman, WI
NO Registration Fee – lunch sponsored by Oconto County Extension Please pre-register by calling Scott Reuss at 715-732-7510 or e-mailing
# of attendees to [email protected]
10 to 10:15 a.m. Registration
10:15 a.m. How much feed do you have on hand? Conducting an accurate feed inventory
- Jamie Van DeWalle, Nutritionist, Dairy Advantage LLC.
11:15 a.m. Mycotoxins in your feed: testing, abating, managing - Kimberly Schmidt – Shawano County Extension Agriculture Educator
Noon to 12:30 Lunch 12:30 p.m. Stretching your stored feed without hurting production
- Proper, economically viable alternatives (Van De Walle)
1:30 p.m. Crop planning for 2020: Options to help meet early feed needs Dry Hay storage methods review
- Scott Reuss – Marinette/Oconto County Extension Crops/Soils Agent Walk-ins are very welcome. Contact Reuss as above with any questions. An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. If you will need accommodation or assistance as you attend this event, please contact the Marinette office, at 715-732-7510, as soon as possible prior to the event.
Tuesday January 28th
Two Locations:
9:00 AM -11:00 AM
Matsche Center
363 Railroad St.
Birnamwood, WI
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Green Valley Town Hall
W1734 County Rd E
Cecil, WI
Agronomics of Growing “Clean”
Forage in the Midwest
Damon L. Smith, Ph.D.
Field Crops Extension Pathologist
Department of Plant Pathology UW-Madison
Mycotoxins: Invisible and Harmful
Kimberly Schmidt
Agriculture Educator
Extension Shawano County
The Fungus
Among Us:
Understanding
the Cost of
Fungal Diseases
in Our Forages
No Fee
RSVP by January 22nd to Shawano Co.
Extension Office 715-526-6136
Tuesday, January 28
Green Bay
Tundra Lodge Conference Center
Wednesday, January 29
Luxemburg
Rendezvous of Luxemburg
Thursday, January 30
New London
Crystal Falls Banquet Hall
Wednesday, February 5
Fond du Lac
UW Campus
Thursday, February 6
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2020 Annual CAFO
Update How to stay in compliance with your permit
ALL Meeting Times
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
An update meeting for WPEDES permitted
CAFO owners & managers, nutrient
management plan writers, and engineers.
2020 Annual CAFO Update
Other Wisconsin Locations
ALL Meeting Times 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Similar Topics / Different Speakers
February 7 ● Dodgeville ● UW Extension Iowa County
Contact: Gene Schreifer; [email protected] / (608) 930-9850
February 11 ● Marshfield ● Marshfield Ag Research Station
Contact: Richard Halopka; [email protected] / (715) 743-5121
February 12 ● Eau Claire ● Metropolis Resort & Conference
Center ● Contact: Mark Hagedorn; [email protected]
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Contact: LaVern Geogson; [email protected] / (920) 674-7295
https://conservationprotraining.org/
Online Registration / Payment:
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2. Click on “Make Payment” in webpage or confir-mation email
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9:00 Registration 10:00 -10:15 Welcome ● Kevin Erb, UW Madison Division of Extension with ● Liz Binversie, UWEX (Green Bay) ● Aerica Bjurstrom UWEX
(Luxemburg) ● Greg Blonde UWEX (New London) ● Tina Kohlman UWEX (Fond du Lac) ● Scott Gunderson UWEX (Manitowoc)
10:15-10:35 Emergency storage/land application approval process review ● Aaron O’Rourke, WDNR & Regional
CAFO Staff
10:35-11:05 Understanding geology and the water under your farm ● (Green Bay / New London) Moe Muldoon,
WGNHS; (Luxemburg) John Luczaj, UWGB; (Fond du Lac / Manitowoc) Mike Parson, WGNHS or Ken Bradbury, WGNHS
11:05-11:50 Regulations and policy updates ● WDNR CAFO Staff * On the horizon (new processes/regs./etc.) * Silurian performance standard Implementation
11:50-12:30 Lunch / Discussions
12:30-1:00 Snap Plus: What’s new for permitted operations ● Laura W. Good, UW SNAP PLUS Team
1:00-1:30 Facility Evaluation Overview ● WDNR
1:30-1:50 Panel discussion: Management changes to widen manure application windows ● Local Farmers / Manure Haulers
1:50-2:20 Nutrient Management Update: Headland stacking/verify perched water tables ● Aaron O’Rourke, WDNR
2:20-2:30 Break
2:30-3:00 Production site considerations ● WDNR Regional Specialist
* Keeping water out of the system * How DNR defines “clean” water that does not need to be stored
3:00-3:45 Facility Evaluation detailed discussion ● WDNR Engineering staff
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4:00-4:30 Optional small group/individual discussions ● WDNR staff
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020
9:00 AM TO 11:30 AM
TUNDRA LODGE, GREEN BAY
HARDENING YOUR CLIENT’S BUSINESS
Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis, UW-Madison/Division of Extension
PRODUCER PANEL—INSIGHTS FOR PROFESSIONALS
Experiences and tips about working with clients exiting/transitioning to a different enterprise
WISCONSIN’S CHANGING WEATHER—IMPACT ON WI AGRICULTURE
Jerry Clark, Agriculture Agent, Chippewa County Division of Extension
$10 per person. Light refreshments and materials will be provided. Please RSVP by January 15. Register online: https://supportingfarmers.eventbrite.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER BY JANUARY 15, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
UW-MADISON DIVISION OF EXTENSION AG AGENT:
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
TUNDRA LODGE, GREEN BAY
HARDENING YOUR BUSINESS
Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis, UW-Madison/Division of Extension
PRODUCER PANEL—ADAPTING TO THE “NEW NORMAL”
Local producers discuss adjusting to life after farming or transitioning to a different enterprise
WISCONSIN’S CHANGING WEATHER—IMPACT ON WI AGRICULTURE
Jerry Clark, Agriculture Agent, Chippewa County Division of Extension
$10 per person. Light refreshments and materials will be provided. Please RSVP by January 15. Register online: https://supportingfarmers.eventbrite.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER BY JANUARY 15, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
UW-MADISON DIVISION OF EXTENSION AG AGENT:
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UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI and IX, and ADA.
A meeting for producers and farmers