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OZAUKEE COUNTY HWY 57 WEATHER STATION
CHECK FOR DAILY AIR AND SUBSOIL TEMPERATURE, RAINFALL AND SOIL MOISTURE
Soil Health Workshop
Dave Brandt & Successful cover
Cropping
Dave Brandt started his soil health journey in 1971 with no-till practices and cereal rye or hairy vetch as cover crops. The battles with initial yield loss and the farmer mindset towards change, is what led him to more research to find ways that benefited the soil and his bottom line. Come and learn how he was successful!
2:30 questions
RSVP to Katie Vogeler
262-483-9740
kvogeler@co.ozaukee.wi.us
SAVE $$ BY CONVERTING YOUR PLANTING OF CROPS TO NO TILL PLANTING VS CONVENTIONAL TILLAGE
THE NATIONAL FUEL SAVINGS IS 3.6 GALLONS PER ACRE BY CONVERTING FROM CONVENTIONAL TILLAGE – LESS PASSES ON THE FIELD MEANS LESS FUEL USED
READ THE STUDY BELOW TO LEARN MORE:
https://www.farmers.gov/blog/save-money-on-fuel-with-no-till-farming
NO-TILL NATIONAL
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
The National 31st Annual National No-Tillage Conference is January 10 – 13 in St Louis, Missouri.
One of the hot topics will be trying to successfully grow crops with glyphosate weed resistant weeds. A main speaker at the conference will be independent agronomist Dr. Jim Stute from East Troy, Wisconsin. This farm location is approximately 34 miles southwest from Milwaukee, WI to give one a geographical perspective of location.
Below are some YouTube video links to learn more about his farm.
Video 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmCKwpwlQGQ
Video 2
Discover more specific information about various cooperative programs.
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Read about various national and federal programs aimed at helping land owners, conservation, and wildlife management. Link to page
Browse through the regulatory programs offered by the land and water management department. Link to page
The Cedarburg Bog was designated a State Natural Area in 1952: it was the second property in the state added to this program. It is currently owned primarily by the DNR and the University of Wisconsin, with some private inholdings.
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Find basic permits, regulatory plans, and basic information about non-metallic mining here. Link to page
View information on shoreline stability, erosion, and find helpful resources.
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Learn how to take action in protecting your family, property, and self from floods.
permit applications
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To file an anonymous complaint with the Waterways Program simply click this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWcomplaint . A person may also call the DNR Tip Hotline, 1-800-TIP-WDNR (1-800-847-9367).
Director
Email
121 W. Main St.
Port Washington, WI 53074
P.O. Box 994
Port Washington, WI 53074
Ph: 262-284-8313
Fx: 262-284-8367
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.