St. Croix County has a rich dairy heritage, and dairy continues to be an important agricultural commodity. Cash grain production, namely corn and soybeans, has expanded over the past decade. Non-dairy livestock is also on the rise, with numerous beef cow-calf, sheep, and goat operations. St. Croix County’s proximity to the Twin Cities offers marketing opportunities for value added production, market gardens, U-Pick’s, and more. Learn more here:Ag Impact Report StCroix
Kevin Jarek – UW-Madison, Division of Extension, Crops and Soils Agent – Outagamie County
The “fair” value of any given alfalfa stand can vary tremendously. The absence of daily quotes as compared to other agricultural commodities (grains) requires us to rely on the most recent hay market prices available at https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/forage/h-m-r/
Determining the Value of Standing Alfalfa in 2021 4-23-21 Final