Week of January 17, 2022

Saving Money on Your Calf Program

Traditionally, the calf program has been viewed as a high daily cost center. We have trimmed calf rearing costs by limiting their milk intake (4 quart/day) to encourage early intake of calf starter and rumen development. Ultimately, the goal was to wean the calf as soon as possible. Is this really a good goal when it goes against everything “normal” in early nutrition of most all mammals? Is this a wise return on the investment in the heifer replacement program?

Historically, we have raised all heifer calves with the option of selling any “surplus” heifers for a profit. Unfortunately, economic conditions have changed as rearing costs now commonly exceed the purchase price for a “springing” heifer.

Continue Reading in the January/February 2022 Virginia Tech Dairy Pipeline

Exploring High-Quality Grasses in Dairy Forage Systems

January 27 | 10:30 am-3:00 pm | 501 Mill Street, Waldo, WI 53093
$20.00 per person with lunch provided.

Topics include:

Alfalfa/Grass Mixes in Dairy Forage Systems at UW-Marshfield
Tall Fescue, Meadow Fescue, and More
Yield & Quality Trial Results from UW-Marshfield Farm
Growing & Using Grasses in Dairy Forage Systems
Stretching Your Fertilizer Dollar in 2022 - When Can We Borrow from Soil Reserves?

Registration form to sign up by January 24, 2022.

January 6th Heart of the Farm Recording: Strategic Thinking

Video: Heart of the Farm Coffee Chat-Strategic Thinking

What is strategic thinking? It is being intuitive, visual, and creative; using critical thinking to solve complex problems; and diving into emerging themes, issues, patterns, and opportunities. In this Heart of the Farm Coffee Chat Webinar, 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.

Farm Management Friday: Farm Pulse

January 21 | 11:00AM-12:00PM

Long-term success for a farm business begins with a strong financial foundation. Kevin Bernhardt, Extension Farm Management Specialist and Katie Wantoch, Extension Educator, Dunn County will discuss the Farm Pulse Program, which provides a framework for informed decision-making; making sense of financial information, so you know where to start immediately. Participants are invited to enroll in the Farm Pulse Program to help you evaluate your farm business finances and take the pulse of your business and goals for the future. Other topics in the webinar include an overview of the financial model and the purpose and value of the basic financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows.

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Focus on Forage: Optimizing Forage Production in Wisconsin

January 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 Systems

January 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.

SVP requested by January 24. Register online or Mail-in Form

Heart of the Farm Coffee Chat

February 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.

Private Pesticide Applicator In-Person Test Session

February 8 | 8:30AM-12:30PM

Fond du Lac County is offering in-person exam sessions for those who choose to 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.

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

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