Week of December 20, 2021

Video: Using Genetics to Improve Herd Health

What is your breeding strategy for your herd? Learn more in this Extension Kewaunee County "Five Minute Farm Focus" video of how Brey's Cycle Farm uses genetics to improve the longevity of their herd.

Hay Market Report - December 13, 2021

In Wisconsin, prices are steady to strong for dairy quality hay. The next Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest will be posted by Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

If you have excess straw, hay, or forages to sell or are looking to buy forage, connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer webpage to place an ad. Contact us if you need help placing an ad. There is no charge for the service.

Heart of the Farm Coffee Chat: Strategic Thinking

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Heart of the Farm Coffee Chats are back this winter! Join us on the first Thursday of each month to learn and share experiences and challenges. January's focuses on strategic thinking for your farm business operation! Registration is free but required.

Nutrient Management Training

January 4 | 10:00AM-3:00PM

February 7 | 10:00AM-3:00PM

The UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program is offering virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training provides both the basics of nutrient management and an intro to SnapPlus. Please register online at least three days in advance of the training date you plan to attend.

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2022 Virtual Agronomy Update Meetings

January 4 | 9:00AM-12:00PM

January 6 | 1:00-4:00PM

Presentations include the latest information on hybrid/variety performance, an analysis and discussion of last year's growing season, and updated recommendations for field crop production. CCA CEUs offered in Crop Management. Choose from two sessions, both presenting the same information.

There is no charge for this event, but registration is required by January 3.

Heart of the Farm Coffee Chat: Strategic Thinking

January 6 | 12:00-1:00PM

Stephanie Plaster, Extension Regional Farm Management Educator, walks through how to assess yourself and your business for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and use them to develop strategies to achieve your goals and improve decision-making. Registration is free but required.

Farm Management Friday: Farm-Gate Economic Outlook

January 7 | 11:00AM-12:00PM

Panel discussion by Extension Farm Management Specialists Paul Mitchell, Ag and Applied Economics & Renk Agribusiness Institute, Mark Stephenson, UW Center for Dairy Profitability, Brenda Boetel, UW River Falls.

Register for this and other Farm Ready Research Sessions

Private Pesticide Applicator In-Person Test Session

January 11 | 8:30AM-12:30PM

Fond du Lac County is offering in-person exam sessions for those who choose to complete the training online or the self-study option. 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 January 11, February 8, and April 12.

Registration is required by 12 pm the day before each session. Walk-ins are not accepted.

USDA Dairy Margin Coverage Update

January 12 | 1:00-2:00PM

Mark Stephenson, Director for the Center for Dairy Profitability and Dairy Policy & Analysis at UW-Madison will cover what a producer needs to know for the 2022 DMC sign-up and changes to the DMC program that could affect current and previous years’ coverage of the program. Registration is required.

2022 CAFO Update

February 15-16 | 9:30AM-3:30PM

Registration fee per person: $15 for one session, $25 for the series. Let fee is $20 per person for both options after February 10.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

9:30-11:30 am Nutrient Management
1:30-3:30 pm Engineering

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

9:30-11:30 am Regulatory Updates
1:30-3:30 pm Groundwater

View the detailed agenda for each session

2022 Farmer Roundtable: Redefining the Soil Health Conversation

February 16 | 10:00AM-4:00PM

Fin N' Feather Showboats | 22 W Main St | Winneconne, WI

Topics: Getting Started, Farm Economics, Manure Management, and Equipment Considerations.

Farmers/Landowners: $5 | County/Agency Staff: $25

Advance registration is required and closes on February 4, 2022.

Private Pesticide Applicator In-Person Training

March 8 | 9:00AM-3:00PM

Fond du Lac County is offering one in-person training session with the certification test at the UWO Fond du Lac Campus. Online and self-study training options are also available. Additional information.

Registration is required and includes the training manual.

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