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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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
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
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




