Focus on 4-H for August 23, 2024
Weekly updates and information on 4-H news, activities, and educational offerings.
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 […]
Hay Market Report
El “Break” Info-Lechero 2.0
***NOTE: This webinar series will be delivered in Spanish. To help Wisconsin Spanish dairy workers and the Spanish dairy community to get the most current and up-to-date research information, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension has developed the Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero 2.0. This Webinar series offers updates on a variety of dairy […]
Hungry for some bear knowledge?
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Hungry for some bear knowledge? Black bears are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Their diet also changes with the seasons, so what they eat depends on the time of year. In spring, bears mainly subsist on budding plants, grasses and any food opportunities […]
Focus on Fathers Conference 2024
Join us for the 2024 Fathers In Focus Conference, where Fathers, Father Figures, men, and mentors are invited to come together to Tackle the challenges and share the success of their fatherhood experience. Let’s inspire dads to be stronger advocates for one another, and support their continued involvement in their children’s lives and the community. […]
2024 Weed Management Workshop
Are weeds giving you a hard time? Want to learn more about the latest research-based weed management recommendations? Join Extension and the WiscWeeds Team on Thursday, September 12 at UW Arlington Ag Research Station Public Events Facility for a day of weed management skill sharing, learning, and further understanding mechanisms of weed control. Don’t miss […]
SAVE THE DATE – WWASH Conference Dates Announced!
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Agriculture – Extension Save the Date! The 2024 Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference (WWASH), is happening December 17-18 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI! Join us for two days of inspiration and education where on-farm research meets practical soil health practices. Dive into engaging […]
