JUNE 2025

INTRODUCING THE BADGER CROP NETWORK!

The Badger Crop Network is a NEW, one-stop shop for Wisconsin farmers to access all the up to date research and crop production resources they need to be on the cutting edge. The site is now the home to Cool Bean (Dr. Shawn Conley - soybeans), WiscWeeds (Dr. Rodgrigo Werle - weed management), WiscBadgerCorn (Dr. Harkirat Kaur - corn) and Badger Crop Doc (Dr. Damon Smith - disease).

Badger Crop Network will highlight information from each researcher in a familiar format through blog posts, social media posts and sharing of research papers and content on pages of the website.

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BADGER CROP NETWORK

ALERT: BLACK CUTWORM ACTIVITY IN WI

Black cutworm is active in southern WI, and a recent insect pest text alert reminds us to continue scouting for the next week as corn continues to emerge and is vulnerable. Check out these links to help guide your cutworm management.

BADGER CROP NETWORK - CUTWORM

SCOUT FOR BLACK CUTWORM

WISCWEEDS MANAGEMENT PLOT TOUR - JANESVILLE

Join the WiscWeeds Team and UW-Extension for the 2025 Rock County Farm WiscWeeds Management Plot Tour — a free, hands-on field event hosted at Rock County Farm in Janesville, WI.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19 - 9 a.m. - NOON
Rock County Farm, 200 US 14, Janesville, WI
Lunch to follow Field day

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MANAGING INTERNAL PARASITES IN CATTLE

Gastrointestinal parasites, also known as helminths, nematodes or stongyles, deprive cattle of nutrients and can reduce milk production and daily weight gain. Effective parasite management includes pasture management and strategically deworming cattle at specific times of the year to minimize parasite populations in both cattle and on the pasture. Deworming is beneficial for beef and dairy operations, provided it is done correctly with effective products. However, due to anthelmintic resistance, relying solely on dewormers is insufficient.

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ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR WI AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY TRAINING

Extension offers a virtual education program to help the Wisconsin agriculture community identify and respond to various behavioral health challenges. The next virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the agriculture community is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, June 17 & 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – noon via the Zoom platform.

Participants are required to attend both virtual sessions. Pre-registration and approximately two hours of self-paced, online pre-work are required to participate in the June 17 & 19 trainings.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BADGER CROP CONNECT WEBINAR SERIES - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Join us the 2nd & 4th THURSDAY of each month for timely crop updates to help you manage through the growing season.

JUNE 12 - EARLY SEASON SOYBEAN & SMALL GRAIN MANAGEMENT
JUNE 26 - TIPS FOR PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT

Did you miss a BCC session? Catch up by clicking on the 2025 Recordings Tab!

BADGER CROP CONNECT REGISTRATION

BADGER DAIRY INSIGHT WEBINAR - 11 A.M. - NOON

Badger Dairy Insight webinars provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding & genetic selection, automation & moderization, and nutrition decisions for producer, dairy workers and ag professionals.

JUNE 17 - IMPROVING REPRODUCTIVE MGMT OF DAIRY REPLACEMENT HEIFERS

BADGER DAIRY INSIGHT REGISTRATION

SAVE THE DATE: FORAGE & COVER CROP FIELD DAY

Join us for the first annual Forage & Cover Crop Field Day! The event will explore the latest in forage & cover crop management.

TUESDAY, JULY 15 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Arlington Ag Research Station

More information to come. See a list of tentative topices by using the link below.

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