As a corn producer, now that you have ordered your seed and are making planting plans, there is one more thing you might want to consider – discussing your plans with your farming neighbors. With the advent of genetically engineered (sometimes called “GMO,” for Genetically Modified Organism) corn and the growth of the markets for certified organic grains, or non-GMO grain, farmers’ corn planting decisions may impact those of their neighbors, because of pollen drift.

Do your friends and family applaud your priceless sense of humor? Or do they roll their eyes in complete denial of your talent? Either way, here’s your chance to show off your cleverness, wit, and knowledge of farming, and possibly win a cash prize.

Calling all youth exhibitors! Halter up Bessie, and get ready to show Wisconsin your “herd” work. The themes for the 2002 Wisconsin Junior State Fair dairy show have been selected.

A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher wants to build a better corn plant from the ground down. Shawn Kaeppler is using genetics to first analyze and then improve corn’s root system.

California, the cheesehead state?

While summer and county fairs are still a few months away, Wisconsin dairy cattle judges need to be thinking about renewing or obtaining their Wisconsin Purebred Dairy Cattle Association judging certification. PDCA has scheduled its annual judges training for April 18 at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Viroqua.

The Discovery Farms Program is pleased to announce a new publication for producers exploring the feasibility of methane digesters for their farms: “Anaerobic Digesters and Methane Production … Questions that need to be asked and answered before investing your money,” extension publication A3766.

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have begun a major effort to comprehend a poorly understood mechanism that keeps cells working smoothly. They are studying the main pathway that cells use to remove proteins they no longer need or want.

Young dairy experts from Door and Vernon counties took top honors at this year’s State 4-H Dairy Bowl, held Jan. 26 at Wisconsin Dells.

Wisconsin’s pasturelands – long the larder of black-and-white dairy cows – can also support grazing poultry. Properly managed and marketed, pastured poultry can turn a profit for farm owners, a University of Wisconsin-Madison study has shown.