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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 […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Most graziers value pasturing their livestock because these systems work with ruminants’ natural behaviors and herd instincts, reducing stress for both the handler and the animal. However, there are times when graziers need to work with livestock on the farmers’ terms, pushing the limits of the animals’ comfort zone. Moving animals to an unfamiliar area, […]
As high oleic soybeans become more available in Wisconsin, growers are interested in how these soybeans can improve the economics on their farm. Local markets commercially selling these soybeans at a premium price are developing, as much of the interest in high oleic soybeans in Wisconsin is centered around the dairy feed industry. High oleic […]
