Week of November 15, 2021

Hay Market Report - November 8, 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, November 23, 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.

2021 WI Corn Hybrid Performance Trials

Every year, the University of Wisconsin-Extension and the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences conduct a corn evaluation program in cooperation with the Wisconsin Crop Improvement Association. The purpose of this program is to provide unbiased performance comparisons of hybrid seed corn for both grain and silage available in Wisconsin. In 2021, grain and silage performance trials were planted at 14 locations in four production zones: the southern, south-central, north-central, and northern zones. Both seed companies and university researchers submitted hybrids. Continue Reading

Full Results for the 2021 growing season

Field Day Sponsored by FDL County Land & Water Conservation Department

November 18 | 10:00AM-12:00PM

Topics of discussion include the 3-year project of continuous: no-till, cover crops, and low disturbance manure application. In addition to this discussion, Dave Simon will be talking about his summer cover crop trials, and weather permitting, Chad Tasch will be applying manure using his low-disturbance toolbar.

Coffee and donuts will be available. The field is on the corner of W & Schumacher Rd in Calumet. We will be sure to have signs and staff out by the road.

Pest Management Update Meeting-Virtual

November 19 | 9:00AM-12:00PM

This year’s speakers include Mark Renz, Perennial Cropping Systems Extension Weed Specialist; Rodrigo Werle, Annual Cropping Systems Extension Weed Specialist; Nick Arneson, Weed Science Outreach Specialist; PJ Liesch Extension Entomology Diagnostician; and Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist. Topics include updates in the area of weed, insect, and disease management and a panel discussion and Q&A regarding pest management challenges related to planting soybeans early.

Registration for the virtual session includes links to pdfs of materials and a pdf version of the A3646 publication. In-person options have been canceled.

3 Pest Management CCA CEUs requested. Pre-registration is required.

Heart of the Farm Coffee Chat: Tax Planning

December 2 | 12:00-1:00PM

2021-22 Coffee Chats will resume on the 1st Thursday of the month starting in December 2021 and running through February 2022.

Katie Wantoch, UW-Division of Extension, County Educator in Dunn County and representatives from GreenStone and Compeer Financial Farm Credit Service will discuss and answer tax preparation issues and concerns. As we all know, the month of January often brings thoughts of taxes and tax preparation. This discussion will focus on issues specific to farm tax returns so those listening may gain a better understanding of what to think about regarding farm tax preparation and be able to ask better questions with their tax advisor.

Registration is required.

Nutrient Management Training

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

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

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