When Do I Cut? Predicting Pre-Harvest Alfalfa Quality

Determining when to cut first-crop alfalfa is often difficult because alfalfa quality, relative to flowering stage, varies greatly.

Resources for Making ARC and PLC Decisions for 2021

Signup for the USDA commodity support programs ARC (Agriculture Risk Coverage) and PLC (Price Loss Coverage) for 2021 crop years is currently ongoing, with the March 15, 2021 deadline rapidly approaching.

Marketing with Confidence | Grain and Livestock |Tuesdays & Thursdays through March 2021

Starting in January, the UW-Madison Division of Extension will be putting on one half an hour webinar a week taking you through the basics of finding your farm’s cost of production, understanding your cash flow, and then using this foundational information to make the important decisions about how and when to sell your grains and livestock.

‘Tis the Season for Soil Health & Water Quality

As we enter the holiday season, there is one holiday that simply cannot be missed—World Soils Day. On Dec. 5th of every year, we set a day to appreciate soil and focus on the importance of healthy soil. Soil

Farm Ready Research Webinar Series

Beginning in December 2020 and continuing through April 2021, Extension experts will host webinars throughout the week on topics ranging from determining cost of production to preventing on-farm injuries to navigating your farm business.

Online Training Only for Private Applicator Pesticide Certification

Farmers needing certification to apply pesticides in 2021 will have an online option for their pesticide safety training. Applicators can do the online training instead of attending an in-person training. There will not be an in-person training scheduled at Dodge County.

Heart of the Farm-Coffee Chats Series for Fall 2020/Winter 2021

The Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture Conference series is an Extension program that addresses the needs of farm women by providing education on farm business topics, connecting them with agricultural resources and creating support networks.