News and Updates

Regional Ag News and Updates
Serving Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Washington Counties
Past Regional Ag Update E-Newsletters
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Using Disease Forecasting Tools to Make Better In-Season Management Decisions and Tar Spot Found in WI
As we move deeper into the growing season, fungicide application decisions become one of the biggest sources of stress for farmers across the Midwest. Between aggressive marketing, endless online opinions, and an expanding list of fungicide products, determining whether, and when, to spray can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, advances in plant pathology and epidemiology have led […]

Join us for a High-Oleic Soybean Field Day on August 25th
Registration is not open yet. Contact: Katelyn Goldsmith, Statewide Dairy Outreach Specialist UW-Madison Division of Extensionkatelyn.goldsmith@wisc.edu608-262-3872

Bovi-Noticias – The bilingual newsletter
Bovi-Noticias is a bilingual newsletter (English and Spanish) created to support dairy producers and farm managers in training, educating, and engaging their teams. Its mission is to improve on-farm practices, boost worker confidence and skills, and promote safer workplace behaviors. Bovi-Noticias is more than a newsletter—it’s a bridge between knowledge and action on the farm. It delivers relevant, easy-to-understand information tailored to both dairy workers and […]

Updates to A2809: 2026 Wisconsin N, P, and K Recommendations for Corn and Soybeans
Dr. Matt Ruark, UW–Madison Extension soils and nutrient cycling specialist and professor of soil science, discusses what’s changing in Wisconsin nutrient management guidelines for corn and soybeans. This video covers upcoming updates to A2809, including nitrogen rate adjustments, phosphorus and potassium recommendations, and how soil type, crop rotation, and fertilizer prices affect decisions in […]



