Ag Update Newsletter – October 2024
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Agriculture
Soil Solutions – Horticulture Class
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Horticulture – Extension Fall is a great time to improve your garden soil’s health. Discover how to adjust pH levels and apply the right fall fertilizers to give your soil a boost. This program offers practical tips to help you enhance your garden’s foundation, and is perfect for gardeners looking […]
Badger Crops & Soils Update Meetings🌱
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Agriculture – Extension Early bird registration is open until October 14 for the 2024 Badger Crops and Soils Update Meetings! Join us in Eau Claire (Dec. 3), Arlington (Dec. 4), Appleton (Dec. 5) or online from anywhere (Dec. 6) for a full day of the latest agronomic, pest, and nutrient […]
Expanding Your Horizons – Girls & S.T.E.M. Careers
Are you in GRADES 6, 7 or 8 and thinking about your future? Are you unsure about what careers are out there? Do you like games and puzzles, computers, or working with your hands? Are you interested in nature, the environment, or health? Do you wonder about the stars above you or the earth beneath […]
Dairy Workshop – Calving Management & Neonate Care (English & Spanish Sessions)
Ag Update Newsletter – September 2024
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Have you heard of Wisconsin Farm Center?
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) The Wisconsin Farm Center provides free and confidential services to Wisconsin farmers and their families. With decades of agriculture experience, our staff focus on helping farmers sustain, grow, or effectively transition their businesses.
What’s an Elm Zigzag Sawfly?!
There’s a new invasive insect taking aim at Wisconsin trees: the elm zigzag sawfly (EZS). The pest, named for the distinctive zigzag pattern its caterpillars chew in elm leaves, had its first Wisconsin sighting in Portage County on July 4. As of Aug. 13, the insect has since been detected in at least 17 Wisconsin […]
