University of Wisconsin Madison-Division of Extension Dodge County Agriculture Educators, bringing you science-based information relevant to Dodge County farmers.

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IN THIS ISSUE OF THE MARCH AG UPDATE

Meet Dodge County's new Crops Educator.
Check out two in-person workshops with focused conversations on spending your fertilizer dollars, herbicide considerations for the growing season, and nutrient management.
The benefits of growing your own nitrogen.
Frost seeding red clover into winter wheat.

Hi there,

As the temperatures warm, snow melts, and the growing season nears, I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Will Fulwider, and I started as Dodge and Dane Counties’ Crops and Soils Educator in early December. I have previously worked with a variety of cropping systems from grape growing in California to wetland rice production in China. I look forward to working with you on research-based educational programming to help you meet your production, conservation, and profitability goals. If you have any questions or want to discuss what you would like to see from Extension, please do not hesitate to reach me at will.fulwider@wisc.edu.

Here’s to a successful growing season!

-Will

CROPS & SOILS

FINALIZING YOUR AGRONOMIC INPUT DECISIONS FOR 2022

Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Pizza Ranch, 900 W. Main St., Waupun, WI

Workshop-Free. Cost of Buffet & Drink-$11.29. Pay at Lunch!

Registration & Welcome

Mike Ballweg; Regional Crops & Soils Agent for Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Washington & Ozaukee Counties and Will Fulwider; Regional Crops Educator, Dodge & Dane Counties

- Are You PRE-pared for the 2022 Weed Management Season?

Rodrigo Werle; UW-Madison Extension Weed Specialist

- Spending Your Fertilizer Dollar Wisely; Know When it Makes Sense to Use Soil Reserves

Mike Ballweg; Regional Crops & Soils Agent, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Washington & Ozaukee Counties

- How Can Farmers Minimize Phosphorous Runoff and What Are

Realistic Goals?

Chelsea Zegler; Ag & Water Quality Educator

REGISTER HERE BY MARCH 8TH!

DODGE COUNTY FORAGE COUNCIL WINTER MEETING & FORAGE CONTEST

Friday, March 18, 2022 | 11:00 AM | Pizza Ranch, 1726 S. Church St., Watertown, WI

Producers, consultants, and nutritionists are invited to attend! Three (3) Certified Crop Advisor CEU credits are available. $20 per person includes meal, materials, and Dodge County Forage Council dues.

REGISTRATION FLYER HERE.

Frost Seeding Red Clover in Winter Wheat

Grow your own nitrogen.

This is the perfect time of the year for frost seeding red clover into winter wheat as snow cover melts and the soils freeze-thaw springtime cycle begins.

If you plant winter wheat, you have an opportunity to "grow" your own nitrogen (N) to help manage input costs and accrue soil quality benefits.

READ MORE HERE.

BADGER CROP CONNECT IS RETURNING FOR THE 2022 GROWING SEASON!

The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants and farmers timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CEU’s are available by topic for each presentation.

Webinars offered on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s at 12:30 p.m. (March – October 2022). Stayed tuned!

REGISTER HERE

ONE GOOD IDEA

One Good Idea is a multimedia clearinghouse where farmers can learn from other farmers about how to be successful and profitable with soil health and other stewardship practices.

Read more about this new online platform and campaign HERE.

DAIRY & LIVESTOCK

2022 FARM READY RESEARCH WEBINAR SERIES

SMALL RUMINANT WEBINAR SERIES

2nd Tuesday of March, April, May

Parasite Management for Small Ruminants in Grazing Systems | Tuesday, March 8, 2022; 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Gene Schriefer discusses parasites and grazing management because overtime parasite loads on pasture can decrease the performance of both ewes and lambs and, in extreme cases, result in death. REGISTER HERE.

UPCOMING >> Tuesday, April 12th -

Bridging the Gap Between Meat Goat Hobby and Commercial Meat Goat Business

RESOURCES

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UW-Madison Division of Extension Dodge County

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Will Fulwider

Regional Crops Educator - Dodge and Dane County Extension

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

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