Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program The Madison Field Scout Training Classes will be held on the UW Madison Campus from January 4-8, 2016 (Friday, January 8th is an exam date and non-students are …
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Discovery Farms Conference December 15
On December 15, 2015 in Wisconsin Dells, Discovery Farms will continue the tradition of offering feasible farm management strategies that benefit both the farm and water quality. The 4th Annual UW Discovery Farms Conference offers something …
2015 UW Extension Pest Management Update Meeting Series
Damon Smith, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist Mark your calendars as the UW Extension’s Pest Management Update meetings are just around the corner (November 9-19). This year’s program will follow the new format established in the …
2015 Soil, Water, & Nutrient Management Meetings scheduled
CONTACT: Francisco Arriaga, farriaga@wisc.edu, 608-263-3913 The Department of Soil Science, in conjunction with University of Wisconsin-Cooperative Extension will host eight Soil, Water, & Nutrient Management Meetings around the state, starting December 1 through December 10. …
CCA Exam Preparation
Bryan Jensen UW Extension The registration period is now open for the February 5, 2016 CCA exam(s). The first step, other than registering for the exam, would be to review the International and/or Wisconsin Performance …
2016 Wisconsin CCA of the Year
Bryan Jensen UW Extension The Wisconsin CCA Board is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Wisconsin CCA of the Year Award. This award is designed to recognize a CCA who is highly innovative, delivers exceptional …
Soybean Yield Contest
Shawn Conley, WI State Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist There are some record soybean yields sitting out in the fields this year. Don’t forget you have until October 15th to enter the WI Soybean Marketing Board …
Pasture walk highlights research results on organic pastures
Mark Renz, Associate Professor and Extension Weed Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Forage from pastures is critical for organic milk production, however many farms are not maximizing the potential of their pastures. Researchers from the University …
Remember Crop Diagnostic Training Center Crop and Pest Management Workshop!
Registration is open for UW-Madison Integrated Pest Management Program’s Crop & Pest Management Workshop and will be held August 13, 2015. FAST and easy ONLINE registration by credit card: https://www.patstore.wisc.edu/ipm/register.aspx The workshop will be hosted at the Arlington …
Bring your biggest weed to Farm Technology Days
Mark Renz; Extension Weed Specialist Mild temperatures and ample rainfall have resulted in another year of rampant weed growth in Wisconsin fields. Did some of the weeds on your farm not get controlled? Are they …