Beef Producers have a say in what kinds of educational opportunities are available in the state of Wisconsin. Participate in the survey to help Extension Educators plan opportunities for you.

Tar spot disease.. it is here, the conditions are right.. and what can you do? Here we share important steps for farmers to take to scout fields, prioritize fields and areas, and what tools can help determine the severity.

Farm Well Wisconsin partners with farmers and community members in Southwestern Wisconsin to develop and offer resources that support the health and wellbeing of farmers, farmworkers, and their families. We believe farming well depends on taking care of our bodies, minds, emotions, and relationships.

Biosecurity measures should be taken seriously and followed all the time, before the show, at the show, and after the show. There key things you can do to minimize risk to your animals. Are you following the biosecurity measures in place?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites you to join us September 13-17 for daily webinars to learn more about African swine fever and its global spread. As well as actions APHIS is taking to safeguard the United States, and biosecurity measures you can implement now to protect the U.S. herd.

August is a good time to check over your trees on your property. Invasive insects like to start making their homes in the trees. So August has been deemed the ‘Tree Check Month’. One such invasive insect is the Asian Longhorned Beetle and this is how to watch for, detect, and help get rid of it.

What does your play area on the farm look like? Is there a clear line between the play area and the busy farm areas? What do you look for? Large equipment and livestock, coupled with a child’s curiosity, can lead to a tragic incident. Therefore, it is important to create a play area for children that is both fun and safe with a physical barrier separating it from the busy, active workplace of the farm. All these questions and more are answered by Jana Davidson, Education Content Specialist, Progressive Agriculture Foundation.

Farmers and Livestock Producers in Wisconsin that have been impacted by recent winter storms may be eligible for assistance from the USDA. Agricultural producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center to learn about the programs available to help recover from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses.

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Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program. The competitive sign-up, which began Monday, January 4th, provides annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. The acreage offered by producers and landowners is evaluated competitively; accepted offers will begin Oct. 1, 2021.