December 2024

Happy Holidays from UW-Madison Extension

IN THIS ISSUE OF AG UPDATE

Manure Tracker App Making Life Easier
Building Resiliency in Today's Agricultural Climate Workshop
WWASH Conference Featured Farmer Panels
2024 Corn & Soybean Trial Results
Field Notes Episodes 22: Water Conservation in Cropping Systems
Mooving Cows - Learn By Playing The Game
New Tool Helps Farmers Make Conservation Decisions

UPCOMING EVENTS

Badger Crop Update Meetings | Virtual
December 6, 2024, 9:00am - 3:00pm, to register click HERE

Building Resiliency in Today's Agricultural Climate Workshop | UW Whitewater
December 10, 2024, 9:00am - 4:30pm, to register click HERE

WI Water and Soil Health (WWASH) Conference | Wisconsin Dells
December 17-18, 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm, to register click HERE

Badger Dairy Insight | Topic - Nutrition | Virtual
December 17, 2024,11:00am - 12:00pm, to register click HERE

2025 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers | Virtual
January 10, 2024, 10:00am - 3:00pm, to register click HERE

CROPS & SOILS

Manure Tracker App Making Life Easier

The Manure Tracker app allows you to count and record manure applications on a field by field basis. By creating a list of FIELD names and locations specific to your farm, each manure application is counted on your smartphone and details can be sent as a .csv file to an email address for further record management and safekeeping. The app is available in both the Apple and Android app stores.

Learn More & Download Manure Tracker App

Building Resiliency in Today's Agricultural Climate Winter Workshop

Join us at the Building Resiliency in Today's Agricultural Climate Winter Workshop. Experience interactive small breakout sessions and farm panel discussions. There will also be opportunities for networking and enjoy lunch featuring locally produced foods.

Building Resiliency Schedule & Registration

WWASH Conference Featured Farmer Panels

Join us at the 2024 WWASH Conference, where on-farm research meets the implementation of soil health practices. Two interactive farmer panels will bring you boots-on-the-ground perspectives on incorporating conservation strategies. Gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to apply on your farm or the farms you work with.

WWASH Farmer Panel Topics & Registration

2024 Corn and Soybean Trial Results

Corn Hybrid Results

Soybean Trial Results

Field Notes Episode 22: Water Conservation In Cropping Systems

We sit down with Mallika Nocco, assistant professor and extension specialist in agrohydrology from UW-Madison to discuss water conservation: What is it, why does it matter for Wisconsin farmers, and what are practical ways we can implement it on the landscape?

Listen to the recording here

DAIRY & LIVESTOCK

Mooving Cows - Learn By Playing A Game!

Nowadays, everything fits in our phones, and now, even a farm does. Mooving Cows™ is a game that helps you understand the role of a person working on a dairy farm and teaches you how to communicate with cows using your body language to move them effectively and efficiently. The game was developed by Dr. Jennifer Van Os, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Animal Welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, and is available for both Apple (iOS) and Android devices. Learn more.

Learn More About Mooving Cows App

FARM MANAGEMENT

New Tool Helps Farmers Make Conservation Decisions

Sustainability is a common topic of discussion in agriculture. This is often viewed from the environmental perspective in terms of how agriculture may impact natural resources, either positively or negatively. But sustainability actually has three facets.

Learn More About Farm Conservation Decisions

OTHER RESOURCES

Wisconsin Ag Climate Outlook | Stay ahead of the weather with the Wisconsin Ag Climate Outlook email list. Get timely updates, expert analysis, and strategic insights tailored to Wisconsin's agricultural landscape.

Insect Pest Text Alerts Sign up for and read recent pest alerts.

Hay Market Demand & Price Report for the Upper Midwest | Hay auction data is collected on the first and third week of the month and posted by or before Tuesday. Prices quoted in this report are for “as fed” alfalfa hay.

DATCP's Field Notes Pest Bulletin Sign Up

Corn Hybrid Results | Soybean Hybrid Results

Farm-Ready Research virtual education offerings | Learn the most up-to-date information on topics including diary and livestock production, forages and farm management.

UW-Madison Extension Dairy Program E-Newsletter | Dairy resources from UW-Madison Division of Extension

Farmer to Farmer | Hay, Forage & Corn List | The Farmer to Farmer Hay, Forage and Corn List put Wisconsin's farmers in touch with one another for the purpose of buying and/or selling corn and forage.

Wisconet - The New Weather Station Network | Wisconet will provide live weather and soil condition updates every 5 minutes. They aim to install 75 new stations by 2026.

UW-Madison Division of Extension Dane & Dodge Counties

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Will Fulwider

Regional Crops Educator - Dane and Dodge County Extension

Email: will.fulwider@wisc.edu l Ph: 608 220 3577

Alison Pfau

Bilingual Regional Dairy Educator - Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, & Walworth County Extension

Email: alison.pfau@wisc.edu | Ph: 970 402 9710

Manuel Peña

Regional Dairy Educator - Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, & Sheboygan County Extension

Email: manuel.pena@wisc.edu | Ph: 920-449-0725

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