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Aspirin After Calving: What About Udder Health?
It is well-known that around calving dairy cows are challenged by different physiological events. One of these main challenges is the systemic inflammatory process, that although normal, when exacerbated can have severe negative effects in a cow's health and performance. Treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, after calving has shown to have positive effects in cow production, uterine health, and fertility; but what about udder health?
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Badger Dairy Insight: Diving Into Dairy Data Projects
Victor Cabrera, Professor and Extension Specialist, will discuss the Dairy Brain project-a software being developed to provide the status of their operation and herd health; Dairy Farm Date Ecosystems-a description of the value of data on farms and the Data Money Extension project past experiences. Some examples of applications and demonstrations will be included.
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Video: 2022 Outlook on Pesticide Shortages
In this recent Bumper Crops video, Damon and Rodrigo make recommendations to help farmers manage crop protection in a year of possible high prices and low supplies of pesticides:
- Buy early
- Understand any unfamiliar product labels
- Store safely
- Use a good integrated pest management plan
- Have a Plan B and C
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Register for January 27 DBIA Grant Webinar
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is launching a Dairy Business Builder Grant Program on February 1 to help farms diversify through dairy product development, specialization, packaging, and/or marketing strategies; creation of value-added dairy productions; enhance the value of dairy commodity or by by-product through product development or alternate use; and/or creation or expansion of a program for exporting dairy products.
Small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin can visit cdr.wisc.edu/dbia now to sign up for a January 27 webinar hosted by DBIA. The webinar, scheduled for 12:30-2:00 pm (CST), will help participants prepare competitive applications for the Dairy Business Builder Grant program.
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Video: Farm-Gate Economic Outlook
This recent Farm Management Friday webinar focused on farm-scale economic outlook and actions for farms in 2022 with panelists University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Dairy Policy Specialist & Center for Dairy Profitability Director Mark Stephenson, Renk Agribusiness Institute Director Paul Mitchel & University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture & UW-River Falls Marketing Specialist Brenda Boetel.
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Focus on Forage: Optimizing Forage Production in WisconsinJanuary 26 | 12:30-1:30PM
1 CCA CEU Available
- Silage Additives for Conventional and Alternative Forages: Cost & Benefits with Dr. Luiz Ferreratto, UW-Madison Extension Ruminant Nutrition Specialist
- Disease and Mycotoxin Considerations when Making Corn Silage with Dr. Damon Smith, UW-Madison Extension Field Crop Pathology Specialist
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Exploring High-Quality Grasses in Dairy Forage SystemsJanuary 27 | 10:30AM-3:00PM
Sponsored by The Sheboygan County Forage Council, Midwest Forage Association, and Extension Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Washington Counties.
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DBIA Grant Program WebinarJanuary 27 | 12:30-2:00PM
Gain a better understanding of this reimbursement grant program and to help you to submit a more competitive application in preparation for the application opening on February 1. Register Online
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Farm Management Friday: Risk ManagementJanuary 28 | 11:00AM-12:00PM
The first step in problem-solving is being aware that you have a problem. In the case of risk management, it involves choosing among alternatives that reduce the adverse financial effects of the uncertainties, such as weather, yield, price, government policy, global market, and other factors that can cause wide swings in farm income. Kevin Bernhardt, Extension Farm Management Specialist, and Katie Wantoch, Extension Educator, Dunn County discuss how to define risk and risk management, manage risks, and self-analyze your own tolerance for risk. We will also highlight the process for developing a risk management plan for your farm business.
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Heart of the Farm Coffee ChatFebruary 3 | 12:00-1:00PM
The Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture Coffee Chat series is an Extension program that addresses the needs of farm women by providing education on farm business topics, connecting them with agricultural resources, and creating support networks. Sessions will be facilitated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. Registration is free but required.
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Private Pesticide Applicator In-Person Test SessionFebruary 8 | 8:30AM-12:30PM
Fond du Lac County is offering in-person exam sessions for those who complete training online or self-study. Exams are held at the UWO Fond du Lac Campus on the second Tuesday of the month from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Seating is limited. Available dates are February 8, and April 12.
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