New Field Notes Podcast – Agroforestry

Field Notes Episode 13: Agroforestry Surrounded by the peak autumn colors of Wisconsin, we thought we’d take a turn to talking about trees, specifically about integrating trees and crops in a system called agroforestry. Let’s chat about the many benefits of trees in cropland and some of the challenges.

Cool New State Weather Tracking & Soil Moisture Measurement Coming Soon!

Wisconet provides up-to-date weather information to support Wisconsin farmers, researchers and residents If you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes, it will change. Wisconsin saw such changes this spring. After a record wet January – April, the state experienced the third-driest May-June in the last 129 years. Lack of precipitation during the growing season […]

Sesquicentennial and Century Farm & Home Applications

Wisconsin State Fair officials are pleased to announce that applications  are now available for the 2024 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award, a prestigious award given  to families who have dedicated their life to Wisconsin farming for 100 or 150 years. Applications can be picked up in the UW Extension Office or click below to download […]

Dairy Spanish Webinar | El “Break” Info-Lechero

Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero Sept 20 & 27, Oct 4 & 11, 2023 By Alison Pfau and Tina KohlmanUW-Madison Division of Extension – Dairy Team To help Wisconsin Spanish dairy workers and the Spanish dairy industry to get the most current and update research information, UW-Extension has developed the Dairy Spanish Webinar El […]

Dairy Spanish Webinar | El “Break” Info-Lechero

Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero Sept 20 & 27, Oct 4 & 11, 2023 By Alison Pfau and Tina KohlmanUW-Madison Division of Extension – Dairy Team To help Wisconsin Spanish dairy workers and the Spanish dairy industry to get the most current and update research information, UW-Extension has developed the Dairy Spanish Webinar El […]

Manure Composting Field Day

Manure Composting Field DaySime Farm, 1192 Starr School Rd, Stoughton WITuesday, September 12th9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Interest in manure composting is growing among farmers due to potential benefits associated with storing, hauling and application flexibility to established hay and other crops. Composting refers to the process of aerating solid manure piles to encourage more […]

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