March 2025

The common weather idiom we hear is that 'March comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb.' As we start the month, our weather has been fairly mild. We are abnormally dry with an overall lack of snowfall for the season so far. This area is slated to get rain (or possibly some snow) this week that will help with this deficit; however, frost depths can impact infiltration of this precipitation. If we continue to stay dry, field season could start earlier. We will play the waiting game to see what the weather holds. If you are thinking about frost seeding, our temperature trends are favorable. Reminder to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast if you are spreading manure. Have a great month! 

-Due to increased demand, Sauk County is hosting an additional date for Pesticide Applicator Training on March 25th. Register here or call the Sauk County Extension office 608-355-3250. Reminder that this course is only for private applicators and covers general farm training.  

-Have field research interests for this year? Let me know how I can help! 

Extension Professors have opportunities available. Want to know about slug pest pressure on your field? Have a soybean field that you would like scouted for pest pressure? The Bick and Conley Labs have opportunities for this growing season. Help advance research and get data to perfect your field practices. Ask for more information. 

Free to register! Webinar April 18th at 12pm.

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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