Soil Health Assessments: Field Day

What is a slump test and what does it mean? What tools can show field compaction and infiltration concerns? Join American Farmland Trust, Savanna Institute, and NRCS to learn how to conduct an assortment of in-field soil health assessments, and how to interpret them with your farmers and landowners.

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Extension On-Farm Cow-Calf Workshops Slated for April 29, 2023

Cattle handling facilities and herd health topics will be the focus at the April 29, 2023, Division of Extension On-Farm Cow-Calf Workshop near Mauston, WI. The on-farm workshop will include a tour and discussion of the host farm’s cattle handling/working facilities (weather permitting), and discussions about beef handling facilities, and herd health and upcoming changes to purchasing antibiotics. Earn a BQA Credit for attending.

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Got Plant Problems? Learn plat diagnostics online!

Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems is a new online course offered by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program. The course is designed for gardeners who are looking for troubleshooting skills for the problems that arise. This is a twelve-week online course that runs from February 1 – April 30, 2023.

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“Jumping Worm” – Amynthas spp.

Amynthas species, invasive earthworms from temperate regions of Asia, were found in limited areas near the Visitor Center in fall 2013. Commonly called “jumping worms” or “crazy worms,” Amynthas have since been found elsewhere in Wisconsin, primarily in urban areas. What can you do and how to identify them are topics addressed in this article.

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