News and Updates

Regional Ag News and Updates

Serving Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Washington Counties

Agriculture: Dairy Programming Update October 2026

Agriculture: Dairy Programming Update October 2026

Agriculture Manuel Peña Regional Dairy Educator920-449-0725 I manuel.pena@wisc.edu Extension Dairy Educator Manuel Peña Contributes to the structure and processes of dairy producers, conservation and financial groups and other dairy professionals, enhancing their ability to function effectively. Supports informed decision making by providing research-based information to achieve their objectives. Continuous Needs Assessment in Sheboygan County Completed […]

A Corn Silage Dry-down Event for Dairy Farmers and Forage Growers

A Corn Silage Dry-down Event for Dairy Farmers and Forage Growers

Dairy  I Manuel Peña, Regional Dairy Educator A corn silage dry-down event for dairy farmers and forage growers in the east central region, where participants can submit corn silage samples for free to assess their dry matter content. This information helps them to determine the appropriate time to harvest their corn for silage maximizing forage […]

Using Disease Forecasting Tools to Make Better In-Season Management Decisions and Tar Spot Found in WI

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

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