As farms complete their preparations for the upcoming crop planting season, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Division of Extension, is providing an opportunity to analyze and be ready for problem situations.  Later than planned planting dates, unusual soil moisture conditions, and other weather or equipment- based issues create stress during planting season.  Farms that have thought about […]

Crop producers have many challenges to overcome in their quest for profitability in 2023.  One way to eliminate some of the guesswork in the search for profit is to use marketing tools to pre-price some portion of your crop.  Understanding the different tools, how they work, and how their use fits into a grain marketing plan for […]

Focus on Forage is a FREE, 4-part webinar series being offered by UW-Madison, Division of Extension.  The four sessions in the series will highlight research-based information and on-farm strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin.  The series is presented live every other Wednesday in February and March, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Focus on Forage webinars are free for […]

Anyone wishing to purchase or apply restricted use pesticides, or to apply any type of pesticide onto land not owned or controlled by them, must be certified via the Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator’s licensing process.  If you have any questions or concerns about the process, contact Scott Reuss, 715-732-7510, 715-701-0966, scott.reuss@wisc.edu Private Applicator (allows you to […]

The Wisconsin State Fair has opened applications for next year’s Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award, which honors families who have dedicated their lives to farming for 100-150 years. The Century Farm and Home program began in 1948 alongside the state fair’s centennial celebration. In 1998 the Sesquicentennial Award was established to honor families with continuous […]

The University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension Agriculture Institute is moving to a structure of having regional educators across the state. Shawano, Oconto, Marinette, Lincoln, and Langlade counties will be transitioning to this structure on April 15th.  Regional educators will provide research-based education to dairy and crop producers by assessing the needs of farmers across their […]