Wisconsin's Ag Landscape Undergoing Notable Shifts

Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 -- 9:01 AM

(Blake Jackson, Wisconsin Ag Connection) Wisconsin's agricultural landscape is undergoing notable shifts, according to the latest USDA report.

According to Blake Jackson with the Wisconsin Ag Connection, corn production, while facing a 3% decline from the previous year to reach 538 million bushels, is buoyed by a promising 7-bushel increase in yield to an average of 183 bushels per acre.

This positive trend contrasts with the 13% decrease anticipated for winter wheat production, though yield improvements of 4 bushels per acre offer some relief. On a more optimistic note, soybean production is set to rise by 7%, totaling 112 million bushels, driven by a 2-bushel increase in yield.

Oat production is also on an upward trajectory, forecast at 10% above last year's levels with a 6-bushel gain in yield. Hay production is experiencing a significant surge. Alfalfa and alfalfa mixture production is projected to climb by 44%, complemented by a 0.4-ton increase in yield per acre.

Other hay production follows suit, with a 62% increase and a yield boost of 0.7 tons per acre. It's crucial to remember that these projections are based on August 1 conditions and are subject to change due to evolving weather patterns.

The next crop production report, scheduled for September 12, will provide updated insights into Wisconsin's agricultural outlook.

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