Are Milking Robots the Future of Dairy Farming? Join us for a FREE conference exploring Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) and their impact on profitability, labor efficiency, and herd health. This conference is scheduled for two dates/locations: – Minnesota: Feb. 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Shady’s Bar & Grill Railside, Paynesville, MN – Wisconsin: Feb. 27, 10 […]
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Agriculture – Extension Join us March 7-8 in Wisconsin Dells for the 2025 Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Conference! From site selection and enterprise budgeting to hands-on propagation techniques, you’ll learn everything needed to start or expand your hazelnut operation. Day 1 features a comprehensive “Growing Hazelnuts in the Midwest” session, […]
Happy New Year! Check out this month’s Ag Update!
We’re making a difference in our community every day with innovative programs and impactful projects. From agricultural advancements to youth development, there’s always something exciting going on. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating our achievements!
Farmers in Dodge County, Wisconsin wanted! Researchers from Penn State are looking for farmers to participate in a confidential interview and a short survey about how they problem-solve for financial and mental well-being on the farm and at home. Receive a $50 gift card as a thank you for your time. For more information call […]
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Livestock – Extension Frigid temps are on the way!Our winter season has been relatively mild so far, but overnight lows down to -17F are predicted for next week. Take a moment to refresh yourself on managing livestock through cold snaps:– Maintain access to quality forage and supplement feed if needed– […]
Cultivate Your Farm’s Future 
Even if you have attended other transition, estate, or succession planning classes, consider attending this program to get a START on YOUR succession plan. Cultivating Your Farm’s Future: Farm Succession Workshops Start Feb. 6, 2025 Join our UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists, Joy Kirkpatrick, Steph Plaster, Kelly Wilfert, and Kevin Bernhardt as they […]
What is BQA? Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program that provides systematic information to US beef producers of how good husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimal management conditions. This Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification can be very beneficial for beef producers if they are in the […]
