Japanese Beetle Considerations for Crops
Japanese beetles are here already this year. When do you start to manage them? How to manage them? What can you use? All this and more to help manage this pest.
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Potato Leafhopper Management in Alfalfa
Are you noticing some pests in your alfalfa or other crops? Not sure what to do to get rid of them or how to manage them? Here is some useful information on the potato leafhopper.
DATCP Farm Center Offers 24/7 Hotline, Counseling Resources
Wisconsin Farmers facing increased stress and other challenges can access additional free and confidential counseling resources by contacting the Farm Center at DATCP. It is up and running as of July 1, 2020.
Richland County HCE Serving Community by Sewing Masks
At a time when our community is struggling with a rapidly spreading illness and uncertainty, this group steps forward to help in any way they can. While staying safe, the Richland County HCE members used their skills to fill an urgent need- sewing masks to distribute to the surrounding areas.
Insects Out and About: Armyworms, Rose Chafers, and others
Three different insect pests are common enough this year that a friendly reminder to be on the lookout for them is in order. What they look like, what they do, and how to spot them are all good things to know.
Freezer and Crock Pot Meals: The Basics
Time runs away from all of us at some point. Is it meal time and you are struggling to remember what you have in your house to fix? Do you have this to go with that? Is there enough of that to make this? A one night class with our Family Living Agent, Chelsea Wunnicke, on Freezer and Crock Pot Meals: The Basics helps to take the panic out of dinner time.
What is Roundup for Lawns?
New products come out all the time. But what about well known or familiarly named products just in a new version? Have you heard about Roundup for Lawns? But you have heard about Roundup for weeds. So what is the difference?
Boost the Value of Your Food Drive Donations!
Food drives are an important part of helping out the community. The items being donated are always appreciated. But how can we make sure we are giving items that are safe? And high quality? There are some tips and guidelines to follow that will make the most of your donated items.
