Collegiate Crops Team Takes First Place at Regional Contest

Nov 07, 2024

By Dawn Lee

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Collegiate Crops Team placed first overall at the Regional Crops Contest held in Brookings, South Dakota on Oct. 19. Individual UW-Platteville team members Anna Hagemann placed first and Jack Lichte placed third.

Other UW-Platteville students taking part in the event included Allie Bizosky, Anna Koehler and Sydney Rider. The team was coached by Dawn Lee, Pioneer Greenhouse and Gardens manager and lecturer in the School of Agriculture; Rich Crow, assistant professor of soil and crop science in the School of Agriculture; and Dr. Roger Higgs, professor emeritus.

The Regional Collegiate Crops Judging Contest consists of three parts: plant and seed identification, commercial grain grading and seed analysis. Students will continue to prepare for the two National Collegiate Crops Judging Competitions – the American Royal Kansas City Collegiate Crops Contest, held at the National Grain Center in Kansas City, Missouri, followed by the Chicago Collegiate Crops Contest, held at Loyola University Water Tower Campus in Chicago, Illinois.

These opportunities for students would not be possible without the funding provided by the Doug and Jean Buhler Undergraduate Travel Impact Grant and by generous donations made by alumni and friends to the UW-Platteville Foundation – Soils and Crops Teams Endowment Fund.

Source : uwplatt.edu

Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.