Week of December 13, 2021

2022 CAFO Update Series

Jointly sponsored by UW Madison Division of Extension's Conservation Professional Training Program and Wisconsin DNR, these workshops are designed for livestock operations near or at WPDES permit size (CAFOs) -- owners/management and key staff, their agronomic and engineering consultants, and agency staff and others who work with these operations.

Registration fee per person: $15 for one session, $25 for the series. Let fee is $20 per person for both options after February 10.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

9:30-11:30 am Nutrient Management
1:30-3:30 pm Engineering

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

9:30-11:30 am Regulatory Updates
1:30-3:30 pm Groundwater

View the detailed agenda for each session

Redefining the Soil Health Conversation

The keynote speaker at this Farmer Roundtable event is Keith Berns, Co-Owner of Green Cover Seed in Bladen, NE. Keith has over 20 years of no-till farming experience on 2,000 acres and teaches about cover crops and soil health. His presentation will focus on the seven things he has learned about cover crops. Advance registration is required and closes on February 4, 2022.

Credit: Penn State Extension

Financial Losses from Transition Period Diseases

by Michal Lunak, Penn State Extension Animal Systems (Dairy) Educator

Replacing dairy cows in the dairy herd is a major cost for the operation. The 2018 USDA/NAHMS Health and Management Practices on U.S. Dairy Operations reported that the average cow removal rate in the Northeastern U.S. was 31.4 percent plus a 6.2 percent cow death rate for a total of 37.6 percent cows permanently removed from herds per year. Continue Reading

Farm Management Friday: Agriculture Pricing, Leasing & Contract

December 17 | 11:00AM-12:00PM

What makes for a fair, robust, and resilient ag or farm lease agreement? The first half of this web meeting includes an example dialog between land/farm owner and renter as they negotiate the specific details of a lease agreement, highlighting important resources, tools and considerations to inform a resilient and robust agreement that serves both parties. The second half of the webinar is a discussion of specific leasing topics.

Register for this and other Farm Ready Research Sessions

Nutrient Management Training

January 4 | 10:00AM-3:00PM

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program is offering virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training will provide both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. Please register online at least three days in advance of the training date you plan to attend.

agronomy update four crop photos collage

2022 Virtual Agronomy Update Meetings

January 4 | 9:00AM-12:00PM

January 6 | 1:00-4:00PM

Presentations include the latest information on hybrid/variety performance, an analysis and discussion of last year's growing season, and updated recommendations for field crop production. CEUs will be offered in Crop Management for Certified Crop Advisers. There are two sessions to choose from, both sessions will present the same information. Please choose the one that best fits your schedule.

There is no charge for this event, but registration is required by January 3.

Heart of the Farm Coffee Chat

January 6 | 12:00-1:00PM

2021-22 Coffee Chats will resume on the 1st Thursday of the month starting in December 2021 and running through February 2022.

Details coming soon! Registration is required

Private Pesticide Applicator In-Person Test Session

January 11 | 8:30AM-12:30PM

Fond du Lac County is offering in-person exam sessions for those who choose to complete the training online or the self-study option. 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.

2022 CAFO Update

February 15-16 | 9:30AM-3:30PM

Registration fee per person: $15 for one session, $25 for the series. Let fee is $20 per person for both options after February 10.

2022 Farmer Roundtable: Redefining the Soil Health Conversation

February 16 | 10:00AM-4:00PM

Fin N' Feather Showboats | 22 W Main St | Winneconne, WI

Topics: Getting Started, Farm Economics, Manure Management, and Equipment Considerations.

Farmers/Landowners: $5 | County/Agency Staff: $25

Advance registration is required and closes on February 4, 2022.

Private Pesticide Applicator In-Person Training

March 8 | 9:00AM-3:00PM

Fond du Lac County is offering one in-person training session with the certification test at the UWO Fond du Lac Campus. Online and self-study training options are also available. Additional information.

Registration is required and includes the training manual.

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