Feed mills in Door and Kewaunee Counties are planning ahead for the needs of its customers in 2020 as farmers try to continue their harvest. According to Successful Farming magazine, only 44 percent of the corn crop statewide has been harvested compared to just over 70 percent for soybeans. The cold temperatures and snow have also made it hard for cover crops and other forages to be planted. Kewaunee County UW-Extension Agriculture Agent Aerica Bjurstrom expects there to be a shortage in feed, both in quality and quantity. Adam Barta from Rio Creek Feed Mill says dried grains from other parts of the country may have to be brought in to meet the demand of the area.
Barta says farmers are busy harvesting what they can to top off their silos for the winter while also planning ahead for what they hope will be a better year for cropping.
