By Blake Jackson
Wisconsin's agricultural landscape is undergoing notable shifts, according to the latest USDA report. 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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Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Government & Policy