IN THIS ISSUE OF AG UPDATE
- Soil & Nutrient Management Workshop
- Managing Crop Residue
- WWASH Conference
- Field Notes Episodes 20 & 21: Two Takes on the Economics of Conservation
- Automatic Milking System (AMS) User Group to Host Event November 12
- Handling Down Cows
- How Can We Measure Methane Emissions From Commerical Farms?
- Navigating Solar Leases on Ag Land
- Getting Started On Your Farm Succession Plan Webinar
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AMS Users Group Meeting | Automatic Milking System/Springs Dairy, Freedom WI
November 12, 2024, 11:00am - 2:00pm, to register click HERE
Getting Started on Your Farm Succession Plan | Virtual/Webinar
November 13, 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, to register click HERE
Badger Dairy Insight | Reducing enteric methane emissions in US Holstein cows/Virtual
November 19, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm, to register click HERE
Soil & Nutrient Management Workshop | Dodge County Administration Building, Juneau
December 3, 2024,10:00am - 2:00pm, to register click HERE
Badger Crop Update Meetings | Eau Claire/Arlington/Appleton/Virtual
December 3-6, 2024, 9:00am - 3:00pm, 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
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Soil & Nutrient Management Workshop
Come to gain a better understanding of nutrient management. Topics covered will be: soil testing, interpreting soil tests, manure & legume crediting, fertilizer recommendations, and more. This event starts at 10:00 am at the Dodge County Administration Building in the Auditorium. Free hot lunch at 12:00 pm. Please RSVP to be included in free lunch.
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Managing Crop Residue
Harvest season doesn’t always end with grain harvest. Every year, farmers are faced with a choice: Take fodder off the field or leave all the crop residue in place.
When it comes to farming, every decision can impact both the immediate and long-term health of your land. Here are some considerations to think about when deciding whether or not to remove crop residue from the field.
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WWASH Conference
Join us at the 2024 WWASH Conference, where on-farm research meets the implementation of soil health practices. Experience engaging keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, and insightful round tables designed to deepen your understanding of agronomy, water quality, and soil health. Gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to apply on your farm or the farms you work with.
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Field Notes Episode 20: An Economist’s Take on the Dollars & Sense of Conservation Agriculture
Much time has been spent on the environmental benefits of conservation agriculture. But, do practices like reduced tillage and cover crops pencil out for farmers, and how do we figure that out? In the first episode of this two-fer on the economics of conservation, we talk with Jeff Hadachek, Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor of Ag Economics at UW-Madison, to get the economist’s take on why economics is a useful tool when talking about conservation practices and adoption.
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Field Notes Episode 21: A Farmer’s Take on the Dollars & Sense of Conservation Agriculture
Much time has been spent on the environmental benefits of conservation agriculture. But, do practices like reduced tillage and cover crops pencil out for farmers, and how do we figure that out? In the second episode of this two-fer on the economics of conservation, we talk with Jake Kaderly, who works as a crop consultant under the name Kaderly Ag and farms 330 acres in Green County, for the farmer’s take on how he pencils out conservation practices.
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Automatic Milking System (AMS) User
The AMS User Group is excited to announce its upcoming event aimed at fostering a supportive community for dairy producers utilitzing Automatic Milking Systems (AMS). This gathering will provide an excellent opportunity for learning, idea exchange, and sharing best practices among dairy farmers. This event will feature special guest speaker Courtney Halbach from the Dairyland Initiative, who will discuss essential facility design principles for Automatic Milking Systems. Also included are a complimentary lunch and guided farm tour after the presentations.
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: J-Springs Dairy, N4182 Cty Rd EE, Freedom WI 54913
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Handling Down Cows
Dealing with a down cow can be frustrating, however with proper procedural practices in place, you will equip your team with the attitude and skillset to handle the situation. As an owner or manager, your response is a direct reflection of your character when dealing with a down cow. Act with preparedness, professionalism and a positive attitude.
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How Can We Measure Methane Emissions From Commerical Farms?
Studies around the world confirm that the lifespan of methane compared to the other greenhouse gases is short, meaning that methane is degraded in the atmosphere after about 10 years, a blink compared with carbon dioxide, which can linger for thousand of years. However, methane still is a potent cause of global warming, and the dairy farmers and academics are constantly working together to find different alternatives to mitigate methane from farms while keep the production and the animal welfare.
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Navigating Solar Leases on Ag Land
Solar leasing can be a significant financial opportunity for landowners. Solar leases provide a potential new source of income for farmers and other rural landowners. However, a solar lease is about more than just the money. Solar leases and easements are complex legal agreements with many business implications for the landowner. The first offer received may not be the best. Instead, landowners need to do homework upfront to determine if a solar lease offer is right for them, financially and legally.
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Getting Started on Your Farm Succession Plan Webinar
Have you been thinking about planning for your farm’s future, but you’re not sure where to start? Do you have a family member or someone outside of the family interested in coming into the farm business, but you don’t know how to have that first conversation? Join UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Succession Outreach Specialist, Joy Kirkpatrick, and Farm Law Outreach Specialist, Kelly Wilfert, on Wednesday, November 13, from noon – 1:00 pm for the Getting Started on Your Farm Succession Plan webinar.
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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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