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

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 […]

Agriculture: Dairy Programming Update May 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 Discussions […]

2026 Twilight Meeting

This meeting is for anyone who wants to learn about forages, and forage quality, mainly Growers and Dairy farmers. This time one of the topics (the main one) discussed will be the use of short corn for Corn silage. The attendees will also get practical tips for better management, not only research data. It is […]

Milk from the Udder World and A Smarter Approach to Mastitis Treatment for Modern Dairy Farms

The Milk from the Udder World Workshop was hosted in Fond du Lac this month and it brought the attention of farms in other Counties in the region. Managers and workers came to the event to learn how milk is produced and how to prevent mastitis. Carolina Pinzon, the creator of the training has also […]

How Phosphorus and Potassium Move (or Don’t): The Agronomy Behind Stratification

Stratification, or the unequal distribution of nutrients within the soil profile, has been well documented across Wisconsin, with the most concentrated nutrients existing within the upper 2” of soil in all fields. Having reduced or eliminated tillage on more acreage across Wisconsin in recent decades, it is worth considering what has happened to soil stratification […]