Who We Are
The Wisconsin Custom Operators is an organization comprised of individuals throughout the state who derive their income in whole or part from providing custom farming services. These services include: forage harvesting (alfalfa and corn silage), forage bagging, baling, tillage, planting, combining, trucking, manure handling, spraying, among other services.
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News & Events
2023 Forage Symposium Feb. 20-22
Posted On: November 21, 2022
Read the fall issue of the Custom News
Posted On: November 19, 2022
In this issue:
- Feature: WCO fundraising auction
- Issues to watch
- Nutrient management education
- New product showcase
- WCO board elections
From the President's Cab: blessed to have each other
Posted On: November 19, 2022
By Raymond Liska
Shaking, rattling, grinding, knocking, are all too familiar to farm equipment operators. Torn belts, loose bolts, and failed bearings are just a few things that could be wrong and must be dealt with immediately.
Having a good sense for something going wrong is as important as being able to turn the wheel when the harvest is on the line. Operators use their skills and experiences to manage their machines persistently day in and day out.
Online equipment auction benefits WCO; Nov. 22-Dec. 6
Posted On: November 19, 2022
WCO is proud to announce an online auction, Nov. 22–Dec. 6th, coordinated by Hansen Auction Group. The auction includes machinery typical for custom operators, but virtually all items will be considered.
As an association, WCO is looking for creative ways to maintain a strong financial position. Like all of our members, WCO’s investments have taken a hit and membership is slowly recovering from the pandemic. In addition, we have ideas for several new programs that could become a reality with additional funds.
New product showcase: new manure spreaders and an in-line wrapper
Posted On: November 19, 2022
KUHN recently introduced new larger spreader models, extending the popular ProPush® line for commercial producers and custom operators.
The new KUHN Knight HP 170 M and HPX 195 ProPush® high-capacity, commercial hydraulic push spreaders provide large operations and custom operators with reliable, heavy-duty machines designed for high usage. The HP 170 M, with a heaped capacity of 700 ft³, and the HPX 195, with a heaped capacity of 950 ft³, are designed for agricultural and commercial applications that haul a wide array of semi-solid and solid materials, including gutter manure, yard scrapings, bedding pack and feedlot manure.