Dodge County Farm Succession Conversation February 18

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, UW-Madison Division of Extension, will hold a discussion about farm succession planning from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.

The purpose of this conversation is to learn the challenges farmers face when trying to plan for the future of their businesses.  We also hope to learn what types of educational topics, delivery methods, and other support farmers need to plan for succession.

When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026; 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Where: Auditorium at the Dodge County Building, 127 E Oak Street, Juneau, WI.

Lunch: Lunch will be provided for participants at 11:30 am, with the discussion beginning promptly at 12:00 Noon. We will conclude at 1:30 pm.

Deadline to register - 5pm on February 11, 2026.

Other details:

• You will not be required to share anything that you feel is too personal. We want to know what you think about succession planning, the barriers, and educational needs for Wisconsin farms in general, not the specific details of your succession planning. We will take notes and audio record the discussion; however, your answers/comments will not be connected to your name.
• Participation is limited to 12 people.
• Register for this conversation by completing this registration form or by contacting joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu or call at 608-263-3485.

Winter Camelina Workshop

Columbus: March 19

Join us March 19 at Club 60 to learn from Extension research on if a camelina cover crop can run a compromise in preventing nitrate leaching while reducing yield drag on the following corn crop. Hear experiences in planting and management from fellow farmers. Anna Teeter from Cargill will also join us to talk about future potential for cash cropping camelina with Cargill's camelina oilseed program.

Pesticide Applicator Training

Dane County: March 17

• Sign up for an in-person training and order your manual:

https://patstore.wisc.edu/secure/Items/private

• You can always self-study or take the exam online, read more information here:

https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/pat/private-how-to-get-certified/ 

2025 Wisconsin Fungicide Test and Disease Management Summary Available 

Each year the Wisconsin Field Crops Pathology Program conducts a wide array of fungicide and disease management tests on alfalfa, corn, soybeans, and wheat. These tests help inform researchers, practitioners, and farmers about the efficacy of certain fungicide products on specific diseases and how to pair them with other disease management strategies. 

Managing Feed Efficiency: What You Can Control

Knowing the forces that shape feed efficiency is only half the story; the next step is using them to your advantage.  As a part of a series discussing feed efficiency for dairy farms, this article explores strategies related to feeding and management that farms can use to influence it. In this article, Feed Efficiency specifically refers to energy-corrected milk divided by dry matter intake (ECM/DMI), an on-farm metric to evaluate cows’ conversion of feed into milk.

Free HPAI Webinar for Dairy Producers

Join us for the webinar “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Best Practices for Dairy Farms and Dairy Employees”. Feb 17th, 2:00 pm.  

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) isn’t just a poultry issue—it can impact dairy operations, animal health, and farm employees. Understanding best practices now can help protect your herd, your workforce, and your business. This free webinar brings together leading experts to share practical steps for monitoring, prevention, and response. Registration is now open at: https://go.wisc.edu/hpai2026