Scott Newell, Alfalfa Outreach Specialist at the University of Wisconsin discusses the status of 2024 alfalfa seedings. While many newly established fields are doing well, some areas of the state are struggling with thin stands. This may be due to several factors working together including waterlogged soils, cool spring temperatures, pathogen presence, residual herbicide damage and other management practices. He also discusses reseeding failed stands in these conditions. 

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension and K-Lund Angus, Jim and Roxanne Lund, will be hosting a beef cow-calf field day on Thursday, August 22, 2024. While Wisconsin is known as “America’s Dairyland”, beef production is on the rise. Producers of all sizes and experience levels are welcome to attend this field day. Discussion will include considerations for starting your own cow calf herd, transition from dairy, and designing handling facilities for both new construction and retrofitting existing buildings. UW-Madison Extension Beef Specialist Bill Halfman will lead a presentation and discussion on cow herd management going into the fall and marketing a uniform calf crop. Don’t miss out on this local opportunity to connect with others in the beef industry.

Field day features:

When: Thursday, August, 2024, 5:30 PM Registration, 6:00 PM program.

 Where: K-Lund Angus, Jim and Roxanne Lund, 390 County Road BB, Woodville, WI (approximately 3.5 miles Southwest of Interstate Exit 24, Woodville)

Please bring your own lawn chair for seating.

Pre-registration is requested for planning purposes. We ask those interested only to come on the date and time designated for the tour. Questions? Please contact Extension Regional Dairy Educator Ryan Sterry at 715-531-1950 ryan.sterry@wisc.edu