If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results. Our innovative dairy management programs range from genetics to farm and business management. Extension researchers work hand-in-hand with row crop, forage and fresh produce growers to provide best practices for every aspect of the growing phase. We also advise communities on using sustainable practices to create inviting spaces free from invasive species. Our work supports people, communities and businesses.
Agriculture programs:
2023 PEAQ Readings
Predictive Equations for Alfalfa Quality (PEAQ) is a method to measure standing alfalfa’s forage quality before it’s harvested. PEAQ readings are taken by farmers bi-weekly on Monday and Thursdays to help other farmers determine the timing of first cut.
Extension Dodge County Agriculture Newsletter
Ag Update is Extension Dodge County’s monthly e-newsletter. Updates will include University of Wisconsin-Madison resources and information from the Crops & Soils and Dairy program areas.
Newsletters
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2, 2022
- April 8, 2022
- March 4, 2022
- October 29, 2021
- July 2, 2021
- June 11, 2021
- June 3, 2021
- May 20, 2021
- February 4, 2021
- January 29, 2021
- January 7, 2021
Wisconsin Farm Account & Record Books
Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Program
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 975 properties. In 2021, 111 property owners were honored.
Applications are available in the Extension Dodge County office. For more information see the Wisconsin State Fair website or call 414.777.0580.
Application deadline: March 1, 2023.
More Ag News & Information
Other UW-Madison Extension Resources
- Crop Insurance and Disaster Payments in a Drought Year
- Sale of Livestock Due to Weather
- Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) website
Agriculture Safety & Health News
- Integrating Safety Into Agritourism
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) for Agriculture
