Week of January 10, 2022

Tina Kohlman presenting at Dairy Forage Day 2021

Clean Feed Is Key To Dairy Nutrition

Silage is one of the main ingredients in dairy cattle diets and is an important source of nutrients, particularly energy and digestible fiber. Much progress has been done allowing farmers to grow and harvest quality forages including plant genetics, optimum maturity, soil fertility, and storage facilities. However, this progress does no good if the feed is not harvested and stored cleanly, minimizing potential contamination that can be detrimental to the cow. Continue Reading

Video: Root Causes of Manure Spills

In the webinar, “Root Causes of Manure Spills:15 years of Oops, Oh Crap!, and ‘how the heck did that happen???’,” UW Madison Extension Conservation Professional Training Program Director Kevin Erb offers a real-world overview of accidental manure spills that happen every year during transport, application, and storage. Noting that spills will occur, Erb provides insights into why they happen and steps to prevent them. He also discusses educational programs that help operators take steps to not only reduce spill chances but reduce the environmental harm when an accident does occur.

Farm Management Fridays January 2022 details

Upcoming Farm Management Friday Webinar Series

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension is hosting a series of webinars for farmers and agribusinesses to improve business profitability and lifestyles through informed decision-making. We hope you'll join us this winter for Farm Management Fridays webinars held bi-weekly from 11:00 am to noon.

USDA Dairy Margin Coverage Update

January 12 | 1:00-2:00PM

Mark Stephenson, Director for the Center for Dairy Profitability and Dairy Policy & Analysis at UW-Madison will cover what a producer needs to know for the 2022 DMC sign-up and changes to the DMC program that could affect current and previous years’ coverage of the program. Registration is required.

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: Farm Pulse

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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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 January 11, 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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