Badger Connect

Badger Crops and Soils Update Meetings 

Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference

Harvesting and storing of mycotoxin affected corn grain

The fungi that cause several corn ear rot diseases can produce mycotoxins, which are chemical substances that can be dangerous to humans and livestock. Corn affected by ear rots requires important management steps to limit yield losses and reduce mycotoxin concentrations.

Now is a great time to test for Soybean Cyst Nematode

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains the most significant yield-limiting pest of soybeans in the United States, causing an estimated $1.5 billion in economic losses annually. Wisconsin runs a free testing program for Soybean Cyst Nematode for farmers

Early bird registration is open for the 2025 Badger Crop Update Meetings, Dec. 2-4

The annual UW Badger Crops & Soils Update Meetings are three regional, one-day in-person sessions and one virtual session that present the latest information on agronomic, pest, and nutrient management research coming out of the University of Wisconsin with a lens to on-farm application.

Fresh Cow Management in Automatic Milking Systems

Fresh cows are a critical group on the farm. Cows’ success during the fresh period lays the foundation for their lactation. While many core strategies for fresh cow management apply across both conventional and Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) 🔍, AMS facilities introduce some unique considerations. Understanding these can help farmers optimize cow health, production, and farm workflow.

Resilient Farms and Families Responding to Stress

The ongoing economic conditions in agriculture are taking a toll on farm families and their rural communities. The associated chronic stress is also impacting mental and physical well-being, relationships, and decision-making. Extension helps farmers, families, businesses, and communities remain resilient by learning how to manage stress and use planning tools to make sound decisions and create a road map for the future.

Farm Pulse: Crop Insurance, Grain Marketing, and Agricultural Contracts Online Course

Farmers today face increasingly complex decisions that directly impact their profitability and long-term sustainability. Farm Pulse: Crop Insurance, Grain Marketing, and Agricultural Contracts is an online course designed for farmers interested in learning the importance of risk management, crop insurance, grain marketing, and agricultural contracts. This course will help farmers identify production, marketing, and contractual risks in their farm business to assist them in making informed decisions that enhance farm profitability.