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. Spread over two days, February 15 and 16 and covering a variety of topics.

Farmers and agricultural professionals from around the state are coming together to share & learn about all things cover crops. Whether you’re a seasoned cover cropper or an absolute beginner, there will be something for everyone! Topics include creating new opportunities for in-season manure, managing equipment for planting green, adaptive rye management, incorporating cover crops in vegetable rotations, cover crops as forage, and MORE!

USDA Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) update from Mark Stephenson, Director for the Center for Dairy Profitability and Dairy Policy and Analysis at UW Madison. What you need to know for 2022 sign-up and changes to the program that could affect previous years coverage.

Silage Additives for Conventional and Alternative Forages: Cost & Benefits with Dr. Luiz Ferreratto, UW-Madison Extension Ruminant Nutrition Specialist. Disease and Mycotoxin Considerations when Making Corn Silage with Dr. Damon Smith, UW-Madison Extension Field Crop Pathology Specialist

This months’ highlights are Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers, Answers to Your Nutrient Management Planning Questions, and Grain Management Considerations in Low-Margin Years Publication.

Register early to attend the 2022 Organic Vegetable Production Conference! Topics will include many topics including: Farmer Quality of Life, Keeping Employees Coming Back, Demos, and different vegetable sessions. Join the round tables, visit the social times, and learn about the organic vegetable farming industry.

With nearly 2.5 million cattle in four Midwest states, university extension services in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin are teaming together to offer the Driftless Region Beef Conference.  The tenth annual event will be held Jan. 27-28, 2022 at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

The 2021 Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Meetings will be virtual. Two sessions are offered, four speakers, and CEU’s are available. The event is FREE to attend but registration is required.

What is going on with Tar Spot and White Mold? How do you prepare for it? Join a two hour meeting that will discuss those options and much more. Presentations will be given by Extension Plant Pathologist, Dr. Damon Smith.

The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration.
There are currently nearly 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State. The Sesquicentennial Program similarly originated in 1998 as part of the State’s Sesquicentennial Celebration and has since honored over 980 properties. Applications are available now!