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Pricing Hay? Try the New UW-Extension App
It’s that time of the year when fresh mowed hay fills the air across Wisconsin, which also means many farmers and rural neighbors will be negotiating the sale of standing hay. An estimated 2.5 million acres of dry hay and haylage are harvested each year in this state with baled hay alone accounting for $80-$100…
Read MoreWPVGA Awarded Buy Local Buy Wisconsin Grant
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) is embarking on a new opportunity as it relates to the Healthy Grown program thanks to the award of a Buy Local Buy Wisconsin grant from DATCP. The grant is a natural fit for the Healthy Grown program, which helps set Wisconsin apart as the “leader in…
Read MoreState of The Region Forest Meeting Set Here Friday Morning
The Grow North Regional Economic Development will host a state of the region local forestry discussion in Antigo on Friday. The program will begin at 10 am at Northcental Technical College’s Wood Technology Center. Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp will speak on the Long Eared Bat issue and giving an update on Good…
Read MoreAce Equipment Growing, Looking For Employees Who Are Skilled, Team Players
Ace Equipment Company, launched in 1997, is one of the area’s leading manufacturers of garbage compactors and cardboard balers. The company, located on Cherry Road northeast of Antigo, is owned by Eric Fuller and began by building one piece of equipment at a time. With each new machine, the brand gained popularity and the business…
Read MoreThe Air is Lush at Canopy Gardens
On the most dismal of days, the air is lush at Canopy Gardens. The hydroponic greenhouse, operated by Pam and Pete Augustyn east of Antigo off Orchard Road, is preparing its first harvest of the year, bringing home-grown tomatoes to a public weary of the tasteless fruits imported from the south. “We have to close…
Read MoreState Grant to Help Restore Park in Tomahawk, Shorelands in Langlade & Lincoln Counties
Tomahawk – A $100,000 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources grant will help restore shoreland at Sara Park in Tomahawk soon. Langlade and Lincoln County worked together to lobby the state for the grant. Workers will use part of that money to restore the shoreline at Sara Park with native trees and plants. Duane Haakenson, Director…
Read MoreFree Customer Service Training in Forest County
Free Customer Service Training will be offered on May 2 or 4 in Forest County.
Read MoreRed Robin Machining Combines School, Manufacturing
By Adam Svatek, HS teacher for Red Robin Machining. Antigo high school strives to be the best in the Career and Technology Education field. One of our great programs is Red Robin Machining. Red Robin Machining is an advanced class that takes Juniors and Seniors to the next level of education. Students are involved with…
Read MoreCounty Board Gets Report on Economic Development
The Economic Development Corporation is “moving Langlade County forward,” leveraging loans to create jobs and promoting tourism to aid the hospitality industry. Those are among the highlights of the corporation’s 2014 annual report, presented by Executive Director Angie Close to members of the County Board of Supervisors this morning. “We’re proud of our accomplishments,” Close…
Read MoreNicolet Plastics Becomes Industry Leader
Quietly, an area industry has grown into one of the region’s top plastics producer, and there are no signs of slowing down. Nicolet Plastics, a custom plastics injection molder and total solutions provider, was established by Current President and CEO Bob Macintosh and three partners in 1985 and incorporated in 1986. Macintosh had a customer…
Read MoreFrom Shoes to Bowling Pins
Manufacturing related to forest products has always been an important part of the economy of Langlade County. It may happen that an industry must change with the times in order to stay active and this was no more true than in the case of the Vulcan Corporation. The Vulcan Corporation was established in 1909 as…
Read MoreKretz Lumber Global Supplier of Wood
Kretz Lumber, which has grown from a small sawmill into a global supplier of wood products, was established in 1929 by Joseph and Myrtle Kretz. At the time of start-up the responsibilities in the company were split between Mr. and Mrs. Kretz and their three sons; Charles, Leon and Raymond. This ownership ran the company…
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