La Crosse County

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With the continuing record-breaking temperatures and sunshine warming soils this year, some farmers may be thinking of planting their crops earlier than usual. Climatologists and meteorologists, and many other people, will remind us all that we could still get severe frosts. Regardless of these warnings, some farmers have and/or may plant early. This short piece is just to remind famers of the crop insurance implications if they should choose to plant early. To read the entire article, please click “read more”.

Health experts recommend widespread reduction in salt/sodium, along with adequate intakes of foods high potassium, to prevent hypertension and reduce the risk of heart disease. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and other expert groups recommend that adults and children reduce their sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (1 teaspoon of salt has about 2,400 milligrams of sodium). To read the full article, click “read more”.

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The 2011 issue of Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics contains information on the state’s crop, livestock,and dairy production that is used by farms and businesses in their production, marketing, and planning activities. To view the website and entire statistical bulletin, please click “read more”.

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Are you ready for some fun, exciting, hands-on learning? Then, check this out! Clover College offers classes from rabbits to woodworking, art to guide dogs and so much more. We hope to see you there! For more information click “read more”

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