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“Watching students light up as they began to understand the importance of agriculture has made a lasting impact on me and encouraged me to find new ways to educate others about Alison Wedig agriculture. Being the new Ag in the Classroom intern will let me provide resources to Wisconsin students and teachers and encourage them to learn about where their food comes from,” said Wedig, who began her duties on February 15 with Wisconsin’s Ag in the Classroom program.

“Watching students light up as they began to understand the importance of agriculture has made a lasting impact on me.’’

Wedig, 20, is a sophomore majoring in life sciences communications at UW-Madison with hopes to work in agricultural public relations or education.

“Alison’s enthusiasm and background in agriculture education makes her a great choice to be our Ag in the Classroom intern,” said Bob Leege, Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Executive Director of Member Relations.

Throughout the next few months Wedig will assist in updating and distributing educational resources and executing the fourth and fifth grade essay contest.

Wedig’s parents, Mike and Joni, own a landscape business. She is a 2013 graduate of Darlington High School. Following graduation she served as Wisconsin FFA Vice President until being named President in 2014. Wedig is a collegiate Farm Bureau member where she is active on their Ag in the Classroom committee, FFA Alumni member and is also involved in the National Agri-Marketing Association. She serves on the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board and previously on the National FFA Nominating Committee.

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LAFAYETTE COUNTY - WISCONSIN

5 Generations of Farming on the Ruf Family Farm

Oakley Duerst

Left to right: Alan Ruf, Donald Ruf, Oakley and Tyler Duerst.

At the turn of the 20th Century, about the time that the Ruf family began farming in Lafayette County, Chris, a Swiss immigrant, and his wife Lena were fairly representative of the families moving across the upper Midwest in the hopes of establishing a new life in America. When Chris and his wife Lena purchased their 166 acre farm, almost half the U.S. population lived on a family farm.

The lifestyle was challenging. There were few industrial products to help the family with the farm chores. There was no electricity to illuminate the darkness. Most farms provided a subsistence lifestyle with the hope of some cash generated through any surplus.

107 Years and 5 Generations of Family Farming

Back in 1909, the Ruf family milked 30 cows and raised crops. By 1927 one of Chris’ sons, Paul bought the farm with his wife Martha.

Paul farmed until he passed in 1948. Martha continued to farm with her sons until 1953. Donald Ruf and his wife Janis bought the farm from Martha in 1961. They added to the existing barn, built machine sheds and a calf shed. Alan Ruf, one of Donald and Janis’ boys started farming with his dad and has been farming ever since.

In 2006 they built a double twelve parlor in the existing barn and a free stall shed. They recently added on to the existing free stall

shed to accommodate more cows and built a calf shed. The herd of milking cows reached 250 head with a total herd of 750 cattle and continues to grow. They now grow corn, alfalfa and oats on 750 acres. All the calves are raised to be bred or sold.

Alan and Janice had 2 daughters. After 4 generations of farming it looked like the Ruf farm would not continue in the family for much longer. But Tyler Duerst, a son-in-law, approached the family in hopes of becoming the next generation of family farmers on the Land. Coming from a 100 year old family farm himself, it seemed like a natural choice to continue the tradition with his own young family.

Times have certainly moved on in many ways. From milking by hand in a stanchion barn to milking in a parlor; from field work with horses to plowing by tractors, one thing has not changed the RufDuerst family love for farming. Tyler and his wife Danielle (Ruf) Duerst have recently had their first child, a boy. Four generations including 86 year old Donald and 79 year old wife Janis Ruf currently live on the farm. Donald has lived in the same house on the farm his entire life. The sixth generation will no doubt experience many changes as he grows to adulthood on his family farm but the love of family farming will continue.

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Senate Bill 448, authored by State Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon) and State Representative Keith Ripp (R-Lodi), is the third bill regarding implements of husbandry (IOH) to be addressed by the Legislature in the last two years. The two previous bills were signed into law in April of 2014 and 2015.

“Senate Bill 448, like its predecessor, addressed some issues that are more technical in nature as we strive to make this law work in a practical manner,” explained Rob Richard, Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Governmental Relations.

SB 448 passed both houses of the Legislature in February. This legislation is now formally known as Act 232.

DSC04810“Farm Bureau members would like to thank Senator Petrowski and Assemblyman Ripp for their work on this issue as it has evolved over the past few years,” Richard said.

Some of the major provisions in bill are: Current law requires an implement dealer to disclose the axle weight(s) and gross vehicle weight of an implement upon sale. This bill further clarifies that the disclosure must be in writing and that the “unladen” vehicle weight be disclosed at the point of sale.

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The definition of farm tractor has been updated to reflect recent changes in statutory language from the two previous IOH bills.

Changes several references in statutes of “from farm to field, from field to field, or from farm to farm” to “to or from a farm-related destination” to capture the true movement between or among farms, fields, agricultural storage or processing facilities, locations where an IOH or Ag-CMV is stored (i.e. custom operators or agricultural cooperatives), or any combination of these.

Three specific changes have been made to the statutes governing the definition and use of the slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign.

“We believe these changes better reflect the true purpose of the SMV sign, to indicate the slow moving speed of a vehicle and nothing else,” Richard said.

The 2015 Budget Act created a provision allowing a farm tractor to be exempt from registration for, among other things, “occasional personal use, but not for regular daily transportation”. This language is being deleted to instead permit the registration exemption for “testing, maintenance, and storage purposes.”

Federal law does not authorize an Ag-CMV that exceeds 8.5 feet in width to be operated on the interstate highway system unless it has an oversize permit from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This was understood, but it will now be expressly written out in statutes.

For the movement of IOH within a 75-mile radius from implement dealer to farmer or vice versa, the statutes are clarified with regard to the operation, towing or transport of IOH. The bill clarifies that if someone is transporting an IOH that exceeds 8.5 feet in width at times other than hours of darkness, they must have amber flashers activated to mark the lateral extremities of the IOH. The bill allows an applicant for a no fee permit to submit only one application for multiple IOH or Ag-CMVs if those vehicles listed in the application are identical.

“For example, if a custom operator has a fleet of 10 terragators and they are all the exact same vehicle, the maintaining authority must accept one application for those vehicles and any no fee permit that is issued to the operator/owner can be copied and utilized in all the vehicles listed on the application,” Richard explained.

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A True Family Farm Located in the Lancaster area, the Oyen family farm is on its second generation of active ownership. The farm was purchased in 1973 by Ron and Rita Oyen from Ralph Harasha. Roger Oyen, their son, worked at BJ’s Dairy Farm until 1989, when he and his wife Jan rented a farm on County Trk. A between Bloomington and Lancaster.

have converted part of their stanchion barn into a double 8 milking parlor - by themselves. They have also changed to using a TMR mixer and bunker silos.

They have a shop for fixing machinery on their land where they also work on machinery for others. Shane, generation 3 of the Oyen family farmers also is certified to fix diesel engines.

The Oyen family’s commitment to keep the land as a family farm determines their decisions for growth and production plans. The farm is 255 acres with 166 of them tillable. Their herd consists of 75

Since purchasing the farm from Roger’s parents, they have converted part of their stanchion barn into a double 8 milking parlor - by themselves.

Pictured left to right: Kelly’s cow - Red, a 4 year old Registered Holstein, a milk class leader, cheese leader, protein class leader and fat class leader through Grant DHIA co-op; Shane, Kelly, Jan and Roger Oyen.

By 1997 Roger and Jan were back on the family farm working together with Ron and Rita. By 2001 Roger and Jan purchased the 255 acre farm from their parents. Both Roger and Jan come from big families with 9 siblings each. Roger grew up as one of 7 boys with 3 sisters, Jan was 1 of 7 girls with 3 boys.

Both Roger and Jan understand the value of hard work and commitment. Since purchasing the farm from Roger’s parents, they

Holsteins. They also grow corn and hay. They have kept the farm in the family by living within their means and working hard. The Oyens plan to keep the farm a family farm size by continuing to farm it themselves.

In addition to Shane’s help on the farm, Jan and Roger have a 14 year old daughter, Kelly and a daughter Amanda (Jess Carns). Amanda added the 4th generation to the Oyen family of farmers when she recently made Roger and Jan first-time grandparents. Roger and Jan are great examples to the farming community. You don’t necessarily have to “go big or get out.” By keeping their herd a manageable size of 75, the family can take care of the whole operation. They even find a little time to relax by taking an occasional motorcycle ride. In his not so spare time, Roger also enjoys participating in antique tractor pulls at the Grant County Fair.

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5. Adopt a “locavore” diet for cattle by using feed grown locally to reduce fuel needed for transportation.

6. Utilize rotational grazing in which livestock are moved to different pastures every few days to prevent overgrazing.

7. Participate in university research projects that aim to improve farmer environmental practices.

8. Protect open spaces from development through programs like conservation easements.

9. Compost cattle manure into fertilizer products that can be used by golf courses, athletic fields, gardens, etc.

10. Utilize biofuel additives in gasoline to power beef production operations.

11. Recognize those in the industry who have made long-standing contributions to the preservation of the country’s natural resources through the Environmental Stewardship Award.

12. Recycle materials such as feed bags and plastic containers (mineral tubs), batteries, used motor oil, tires, and scrap metal.

13. Maintain open space as cattle grazing pastures, allowing land to remain natural, free of trash, debris and invasive weeds and trees.

14. Fertilize fields with manure from cattle feeding operations to reduce fuel needed to manufacturer synthetic fertilizer.

15. Maintain and introduce habitats as homes for numerous endangered species.

16. Hold up water on ranchlands for extended periods of time in order to replenish underground aquifers and filter out nutrients and particulate matter.

17. U se biological controls on invasive pests.

18. Plant trees for windbreaks, which provide protection for livestock, wildlife and soil.

19. Maintain proper nutrients in soil by regularly analyzing soil samples to determine which nutrients are needed and in what amounts.

20. Implement conservation tillage so that soil can be conserved and available moisture used more efficiently.

21. Fence off streams and wetlands to create a buffer that helps prevent bank erosion and control runoff.

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“As pig farmers, we work closely with veterinarians to make sure we’re using antibiotics only when necessary for the health and wellbeing of our animals,” said Derrick Sleezer, president of the National Pork Board and a pig farmer from Cherokee, Iowa. “We’re also committed to protecting human health, and we understand the importance of using tools such as antibiotics responsibly to ensure food safety.”

The National Pork Board continues to update and expand programs, such as Pork Quality Assurance® Plus, that certify that farmers know the latest information about how to practice responsible antibiotic use at the farm level. However, pig farmers are increasingly communicating with the public about this issue with the goal of demystifying antibiotic use.

“We realize that today’s consumers want to know how their food is produced and that it’s safe for their families,” Sleezer said. “This is why we’re reaching out and telling people how we keep animals healthy to produce safe food. This infographic is one way we will achieve that goal.”

The National Pork Board has made a concerted effort in 2015 to address antibiotic-related issues. The board’s three-point plan of action focuses on research, education and communication. The plan will help shape educational outreach to pig farmers, share information with the retail and food service industries and inform pork consumers.

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40 Ways Cattle Ranchers Continued from page 20

23. Optimize delivery of feed allowing for fewer trips to the farms.

24. Reduce fuel consumption by using ATVs that use less fuel than other farm/ranch vehicles.

25. Recycle corn stalk bales into cattle bedding.

26. Utilize solar-powered electric fence chargers.

27. Create retention ponds to protect waterways from excessive runoff.

28. Use recycled products to build fences and recycled tires to build water tanks. 29. Provide habitat for ground nesting birds.

30. Practice contour farming, in which crops are planted along the natural contours of the land. The rows slow water run-off during rainstorms to prevent soil erosion and allow the water time to soak into the soil.

31. Plan soil nutrient management systems to control nutrient runoff and to minimize the need for additional nutrients to grow crops.

32. Incorporate distillers grains (a natural by-product of ethanol and alcohol production) into cattle feed to recycle this resource.

33. Monitor and document effective practices and regularly solicit input from expert sources to improve resource management.

34. Improve plant density for a healthier rangeland.

35. Use wind mills to harvest wind energy into usable mechanical power.

36. Control weeds and prevent residue build-up on pasture land so it doesn’t turn into hot and dangerous fires.

37. Install irrigation systems that efficiently utilize limited water resources.

38. Facilitate fish passage at irrigation diversions so migrating fish can continue to spawn in creeks.

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Juicy Fruit? Dentyne? Bazooka? What kind of chewing gum do cows like best? Actually, they prefer chewing their own cud (regurgitated feed). While this may sound a little repugnant, cud chewing plays an important role in cow health and productivity.

Rather than politely chewing and then swallowing their food, cows take in feed rapidly and do not chew it before swallowing.

After swallowing the feed, they “burp” and regurgitate the partially digested feed and chew it again to form a “cud” (similar to chewing gum).

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So, from the initial bite, to swallowing feedstuffs whole, to regurgitating feed and forming and chewing cud, and to reswallowing the feed, cows partake in a fairly complex digestion (rumination) process. Yet, rumination helps cows efficiently turn grass and corn (and other feedstuffs, food processing byproducts, minerals and vitamins) into nutrient-dense milk.

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The goal of the mapping effort is to learn how to use satellite remote-sensing technology to identify — and someday predict — threats and consequences to crop yields, including the impacts of insect pests, crop diseases and weather events such as drought, frost or hail.

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The research team is currently seeking data for the years 2000 – 2015. They are hoping to receive responses from across Wisconsin, as well as the broader Midwest. All data provided will be kept confidential. Information about specific field locations and yields will never be shared or distributed. Instead, data will be pooled to help produce summary graphics that show the accuracy of the various yield maps.

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Other UW-Madison researchers involved in the mapping project include entomology professor Claudio Gratton and agronomy professor Chris Kucharik. UW-Madison and UW-Extension agronomist Shawn Conley is a key partner, helping to recruit participants.

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WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Cuba City FFA and River Ridge FFA members were among the nearly 200 high school students who attended the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids February 19-20.

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Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Predicts Consumer Cheese Trends for 2016 ■ ■ ■ ■ wmmb.com ■ ■ ■ ■ Convenience, flavor, authenticity and freshness. These key factors will drive consumer cheese purchases in 2016, according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

Americans’ passion for cheese continues to be at an all-time high.

According to recent reports from the USDA, the average American consumes 34 pounds of cheese annually, a growth of 43 percent over the past 25 years. Per capita spending on cheese has also increased 37 percent since 2008 as more U.S. consumers are enjoying cheese not only for its flavor, but also for its nutritional benefits.

Cheesemakers are meeting these demands with new introductions that go beyond convenience, taking flavor and performance to innovative new heights for both home cooks and on-the-go snackers.

The seven things cheese consumers will look for in 2016 are: Authenticity According to Technomic, 62 percent of consumers are more likely to purchase foods produced locally. They want to know how it was made, by whom, and if sustainable practices were used to do so. The Millennial generation is a driving force behind this trend. Not only have they come to expect transparency in the food they purchase and consume, they are also willing to pay a premium for it. This includes specialty cheeses which, in Wisconsin, have doubled in production over the past decade.

Bold Flavor Bold and uniquely flavored cheeses are expected to outperform in both volume and dollar sales as consumers look for ways to diversify their palates. Year-to-date 2015 data from IRI finds flavored cheeses up by 4.5 percent in volume sales while unflavored cheeses are up by only half a percent. Cheeses with hints of jalapeño, herbs, garlic and even berry are anticipated to entice consumers whether they are browsing menus or deli cases.

Snack Sophistication According to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board's custom IRI database, snacks are outperforming the consumer packaged goods category as a whole in all channels. Americans continue to eat on the go, but they know they don’t have to sacrifice taste or nutrition to do so.

In fact, more consumers are looking for convenient ways to add highquality proteins to their diets, with Mintel reporting sales of protein-rich snacks increasing by 89 percent between 2012 and 2014. New items such as snack sticks with notes of parmesan and zesty teriyaki beef, fresh mozzarella ball snack packs and aged cheddar cracker cuts offer nutritional value and grown-up flavor appeal to the growing snack sector.

Info to Go With a smartphone or tablet in hand, consumers are searching, planning, sharing and purchasing food online, including cheese. In fact, according to Nielsen data, more than 80 percent of Millennials rely on their mobile devices when shopping. Mobile apps like Wisconsin Cheese Cupid help shoppers pair cheeses with their favorite beer, wine or spirit, while the new Google app now provides in-depth information on hundreds of varieties of cheeses.

Freshness Cheese curds continue to excite consumers as they look for ways to enjoy more fresh cheeses. Data from IRI shows sales of curds are up 17.3 percent at retail and seven percent at foodservice. Specifically, menu mentions of Wisconsin Cheese Curds have also increased 13 percent.

Tradition Cheesemakers are perfecting the aging process and returning to more traditional ways of doing so. Many affineurs are tapping into the historical tradition of underground aging caves with high humidity and moderate temperature, moving away from standard walk-in coolers and finding ways to create their own caves on site.

Performance Shredded cheese is going beyond basic convenience with new blends for specific applications such as homemade flatbreads and macaroni and cheese. With blends created for optimal flavor and meltability, consumers can easily and cost-effectively achieve restaurantquality results at home. Other new shred products include flavorful additions such as rosemary and roasted garlic to easily build flavor into homemade meals.

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