The University of Wisconsin Madison Division of Extension created four educational videos about the cattle birthing process.  Educators created a video on the stages of the birthing process, the normal and abnormal birthing process, and how to apply snares and chains if you need assistance.  These videos are intended to help farmers understand the birthing process and identify when to assist the cow or call a veterinarian.

3rd Tuesday of each month from 11 am - 12 pm CST

Preparing Calves for the Road Ahead

Dr. Catie Cramer will discuss stressors associated with transport data (WI and US) from a fit-for-transport survey conducted by Colorado State University and offer some ways to mitigate transport stress. 

Grazing and Virtual Fencing on Dairy Farms

Much research is taking place on how heifer grazing can fit into the modern dairy farm. Virtual fencing is also becoming more popular. This presentation will cover what you need to know to incorporate virtual fencing into an operation.

David Jaramillo – How can grazing fit into the modern dairy

Stephanie Bowers – Virtual Fencing: A Precision Technology for Dairies if needed

Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity.

For communicative accommodations in languages other than English, please contact oaic@extension.wisc.edu.

For communicative accommodations based on a disability, please contact Heather Lipinski Stelljes at: heather.stelljes@wisc.edu for the public.

A group of Extension specialists and researchers are conducting a nationwide survey to examine buyer and seller preferences for hay and what information they are using to value hay.

If you're a hay buyer, seller, or user, the team wants to hear from you!  Click the button below to take you to a survey done being led by the University of Tennessee.

All hay prices quoted are dollars per ton FOB point of origin for alfalfa hay unless otherwise noted. The information presented in this report is compiled from public and private quality tested sales and reports in the Midwest. 

 Badger Dairy Insight, webinar

WI Ag Outlook Forum, 

Union South UW-Madison 

Annual CAFO Update meeting 

Cultivating your Farm's Future,

webinar workshop series 

Midwest Manure Summit, Green Bay 

This program is sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension with special support from the following Extension Educators: 

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.