WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh, March 26, 2024. PC: Fox 11 Online
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The latest, and greatest in the world of agriculture are on display at the EAA-Airventure Grounds in Oshkosh.
Friends and retired agriculture workers Tom Jaster and Kelly Moore check out the 62nd WPS Farm Show early Tuesday morning.
“And it’s interesting to come down and see. Because it’s got larger. There’s varieties that have changed,” said Kelly Moore, Cedarburg.
But the conversation also includes concerns about the weather.
“Rain is obviously always going to play a factor in planting and harvesting, and the soil conditions, because there was no frost in ground,” said Tom Jaster, Theresa.
“Farming is the toughest occupation there is. Because you’re subjected to the weather, and naturally you like to have plenty of moisture to be able to get the crops to grow real well,” said Moore.
Inside Hangar D, Fox Valley Technical College Instructor Jeremy Hanson says he expects what he calls a unique weather pattern to continue.
“We didn’t have that snow cover, but the temperatures have been warm enough to kind of get a lot of frost out of the ground. The big concern is the sub-soil moisture right now. It’s pretty dry, down 12 inches to 14 inches down. So, is that going to be a problem with our growing crops. I think it’s a concern for everyone. They have to be aware of this, and I think we’re going to take advantage of every little bit of moisture we have,” said Jeremy Hanson, Fox Valley Technical College Instructor.
Kelly Moore agrees.
“It’s going to be helpful, to get some moisture in the ground. So as it dries down into April, farmers can get the tillage, and planting going, and hopefully have a really good year,” he said.
The WPS Farm Show runs through Thursday.
About 20,000 people are expected to attend.
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