February 2025

As I write on a sunny, mild winter day, I am thinking of spring. Unfortunately, it is only February, and we still have more winter to get through before we can start planning to be back in the field. That being said, it is a great time to be thinking of what spring holds for your farm and cropping systems. Check out the Wisconsin Ag Climate Outlook for the latest updates and predictions as we have experienced less than normal winter precipitation thus far. As you are making your elections for ARC and PLC in 2025, review these resources. This newsletter is full of educational opportunities. I challenge you to try something new in 2025! 

-Have field research interests for this year? Winter is a great time to start brainstorming and planning for the upcoming growing season. Let me know how I can help! 

-View the 2024 Wisconsin Weed Science Research Report here.  

-Please take this quick survey to help the future of Extension programming in Sauk and Juneau counties! Feedback is welcome at any time. Take survey

-Sauk County still has seats for Pesticide Applicator Training! Please sign up soon to guarantee a spot as there are only several left. 

Locations And Dates - 2025 CAFO Update
Engineering technical sessions: 9:30-11:30am
Tuesday Jan. 28 | Green Bay | Tundra Lodge
Tuesday Feb. 11 | Mauston | Outdoors Forever 
Clubhouse
Permit holder / consultant sessions
Tuesday, Jan. 28 | Noon-4pm | Green Bay
Tundra Lodge
865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay
Wednesday, Jan. 29 | Noon - 4 p.m. | Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac County Highway Dept. 
1820 S. Hickory, Fond du Lac
Thursday, Jan. 30 | 8 a.m. - Noon | Manitowoc
Farm Wisconsin
7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc
Tuesday, Feb. 4 | Noon - 4 p.m. | Darlington
Multipurpose Building 
11974 Ames Rd, Darlington
Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 8 am– Noon | Jefferson
Jefferson County Highway Dept. 
1425 S. Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | Noon - 4 p.m. | Mauston
Outdoors Forever Clubhouse
W4890 Cty Rd N, Mauston
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 8 a.m. - Noon | Eau Claire
29 Pines Conference Center 
5872 33rd Ave, Eau Claire

Register at https://go.wisc.edu/CAFO2025

The latest in forage research and industry.

Free to register! Webinars 12:30-1:30pm.

February 6-7, 2025

Kalahari, Wisconsin Dells

March 6th 6:00-9:00 pm

Register online or call the Richland Extension Office 608-647-6148

Anastasia Kurth

Regional Crops and Soils Educator 

Email: anastasia.kurth@wisc.edu

Phone: 608-477-3018

Extension Sauk County: 505 Broadway St., Third Floor, Baraboo, WI 53913

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