APRIL 2025 

Hopefully April means less snow showers and more spring! As we gear up for the planting season, check out some great opportunities in this issue of the Updates. 
WINTER WHEAT WINTERKILL STAND ASSESSMENT
Winter wheat is tough but not invincible. This winter, Wisconsin experienced prolonged cold temperatures with little to no snow cover, creating conditions conducive for wheat winterkill. Without insulating snow, wheat plants are exposed to freezing conditions, damaging their crowns and roots. Assessing stands in the spring will help producers determine if their crop has survived and is strong enough for a good yield. This article covers steps to assess early-season stand loss from winterkill. 
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FINAL CALL - POLLINATOR & DAIRY FARMS SURVEY - ENDS APRIL 7

If you haven't already - please complete the Pollinators & Dairy farms survey today! Your input will drive the development of resources for producers interested in supporting polinators.
TAKE THE SURVEY

POLLINATOR NATIVE PLANT & GRASS SALE

The 2025 Ozaukee County Pollinator Plant Sale is now taking orders! Take this opportunity to plan and implement a pollinator planting at your home or farm. Browse a variety of grasses and plants to support pollinators and beautify your landscape. 
Orders close April 11, 2025 with plants delivered in June. Use the button below to access the online store. 
CLICK HERE TO ORDER PLANTS
GOT WEEVILS? SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE ALFALFA PEST SURVEY
If you are an alfalfa grower in Wisconsin, we want to hear about your experiences managing alfalfa weevil and what adaptations are needed as the dynamics of this pest change. Please contribute to the Midwest Alfalfa Insect Regional Survey today, which should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
TAKE THE SURVEY
UNDERSTANDING DRY MATTER: A KEY TO BETTER DAIRY FEEDING MANAGEMENT
Dairy cattle diets are formulated on a dry matter (DM) basis, so it is important to understand what that means. All forages and feeds contain both water and dry matter so, in a simplistic way, the DM fraction refers to the absence of water. To formulate a diet, removing the water is key, because it is the only way to know the real nutrient value of the ingredients we use. Read the article for more details!
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2025 CUSTOM RATE SURVEY - WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

If you are a farmer or a custom operator who performed or hired custom services in 2024, please open the survey and complete the sections that pertain to you - this survey should take 10-15 minutes and all results are anonymous.
Those who complete the survey with valid responses will be entered into a raffle for one of ten Fleet Farm and/or Cabela’s gift cards for $100. 
COMPLETE THE SURVEY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BADGER CROP CONNECT WEBINAR SERIES - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Badger Crop Connect is back for 2025 - join us the 2nd & 4th THURSDAY of each month for timely crop updates to help you manage through the growing season. 
  • APRIL 10 - 2025 Weather/Market/Soil Condition Outlooks 
  • APRIL 24 - Manure & Nutrient Management (tentative)
BADGER CROP CONNECT REGISTRATION
WISCONSIN AG LAW UPDATE - LEGAL INSIGHTS FOR WI AGRICULTURE
The Wisconsin Ag Law Update is a biannual webinar dedicated to providing the latest legal insights impacting Wisconsin farms. Sign up for this important update today!
  • APRIL 18 - NOON - 1 P.M. - ZOOM
MORE INFORMATION & REGISTER
CLEAN SWEEP PROGRAM - UPCOMING EVENTS
Reach out to your county Land Management department for information specific to your county:
  • OZAUKEE COUNTY - MAY 3, 2025
  • FOND DU LAC COUNTY - MAY 3, 2025
  • SHEBOYGAN COUNTY - JUNE 6 & 7, 2025
OZAUKEE COUNTY
FOND DU LAC COUNTY
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY

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Get more great timely production information by subscribing to some of the great e-newsletters provided by Extension & DATCP. Click the links below to get on the list! 
WISCONSIN CROP MANAGER
WISCONSIN AG CLIMATE OUTLOOK
DAIRY E-NEWSLETTER
BOVI-NOTICIAS BILINGUAL E-NEWSLETTER
FIELD NOTES - DATCP PEST NEWSLETTER
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