A cooler and wetter than normal 2013 spring has resulted in delayed planting for many of Wisconsin’s corn growers. Average first frost dates will leave some corn fields not physiologically mature and a crop still high in moisture. Those late planted acres may serve the dairy & livestock industry well, utilizing late planted acres as silage or high moisture corn, thereby reducing costs for corn growers associated with drying, storage, transportation and marketing.
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Tuesday, December 3, Marquette County UW-Extension hosted a webinar overview of what the Affordable Care Act means for farms, both as small employers and the self-employed. Some of the topics covered included:
How the Affordable Care Act has changed our health insurance system
A look at the costs for farm families looking to purchase their own insurance
Which businesses will be required to purchase health insurance for their employees
How do small businesses determine the costs to purchase h