MARCH 2025 

Hopefully we can put the winter weather behind us and move on to spring! Check out some great upcoming events!

MANAGING SLUGS IN WISCONSIN FIELD CROPS

Slugs are becoming an increasingly challenging pest for Wisconsin farmers who use conservation cropping practices like no-till and cover crops. The increased adoption of these practices in recent years, along with milder winters and wetter springs projected for Wisconsin in the future, may increase the importance of slugs as pests of field crops. 
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ARE YOU A FARMER THAT PLANTS RYE? PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY!

Cornell University is working to understand the many ways farmers are growing and using cereal rye, including for grain, forage, and as a cover crop. Our team is also developing new rye varieties and want to understand important breeding priorities for different end uses. We expect the survey to take 5-10 minutes. We appreciate your time and responses.
TAKE THE SURVEY
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REMINDER: SIGN UP FOR PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING TODAY!
IN Person Zoom Training - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 19 - Sheboygan Co. Extension Office
REMINDER: ALL MANUALS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE. There are no manuals available in the offices.
PURCHASE YOUR MANUAL & TRAINING
UW PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING WEBSITE

EXTENSION CALVING MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS

This program will help farm personnel manage the calving manaement process. Attendees have the opportunity to practice calving events on a cow model!
  • March 13 - English Session
  • March 14 - Spanish Session
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BADGER DAIRY FEEDING SCHOOLS - SIGN UP TODAY!

Join the Extension Dairy team as they share the latest research and industry info on topics like feed safety, feed management, transition cow health, and the economics of feeding. 
  • March 26 - Fond du Lac County Highway Department, Fond du Lac
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FINDING A WISCONSIN FARM LAWYER

If you are unsure about hiring a lawyer for your Wisconsin farm, you’re not alone.  Many farmers say they are skeptical that an attorney will be helpful. People often feel that attorneys are intimidating. It can be challenging to find “the right one." Read on for tips to find, interview, and select the right attorney for your farm’s legal needs.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FOCUS ON FORAGE WEBINAR SERIES - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
  • February 26 - Focus on Cover Crop Forages
  • March 5 - Focus on Alfalfa Toolbox
FOCUS ON FORAGE REGISTRATION
WATER QUALITY WEBINAR SERIES - NOON - 1:00 p.m.
  • March 4 - Nitrogen Balance: Reevaulating Crop Rotations
  • March 11 - Neonicotinoid Insecticides
WATER QUALITY WEBINAR REGISTRATION
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HIGHER FERTILITY SUCCESS ON WI DAIRY FARMS - LIVE PANEL

Join Dr. Paul Fricke and WI dairy farmers that have a focus on fertility in their herds. This will be an interactive format where questions are encouraged to be asked to these dairy producers.  This virtual panel discussion is one you don’t want to miss!
  • March 18 - 11 A.M. - NOON
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