Agriculture Pricing, Leasing & Contracts

What makes for a fair, robust and resilient ag or farm lease agreement?   The first half of this web meeting will include an example dialog between land/farm owner and renter as they negotiate the specific details of a lease agreement, highlighting important resources, tools and considerations to inform a resilient and robust agreement that serves […]

How do Pesticides Affect Pollinators and Songbirds in Your Yard?

Maybe you’ve heard news stories about declines in pollinators and songbirds. On Tuesday, June 1st from Noon to 1 p.m., we’ll take a look at what research studies have found about how pesticides affect pollinators and songbirds, and then check out examples of what people have done to help in their yards and communities. Presenter: […]

Western Wisconsin Beef Producer Newsletter

This newsletter is a cooperative effort with UW Madison Division of Extension in Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, and Vernon Counties and the Western Wisconsin Beef Producers Cooperative.  Due to current restrictions, it is our educational outreach in place of our beef cow-calf workshops that we normally do in late summer or early fall. […]

Japanese Beetles

Japanese Beetles are the number one pest plaguing yards and gardens across Wisconsin right now!  P.J. Liesch, Director of the UW Madison Insect Diagnostics Lab, will present everything homeowners need to know about this pest via YouTube Live on Monday, July 27, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Title:  Japanese Beetles 101: An In-Depth Look at a Top […]

Managing the Surplus: Strategies for Reducing Milk Production

To support producers and industry professionals with decision-making regarding recent production restrictions placed on some dairy producers, University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension will be offering a Managing the Surplus: Strategies to Manage Milk Production webinar on May 6, 2020, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Due to the recent reduction in dairy product […]

Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times

Over the last several weeks, the dairy industry has experienced increased turmoil. We’ve heard about milk being dumped, grocery stores limiting purchases, markets sliding, and processors asking farms for reduced milk production. What is going on and what can we do?  The “Grain, Beef, & Cow Markets” webinar on April 30, from 1 – 2:30 p.m., […]

Wisconsin Ticks: Tick Biology, Diseases, and Personal Protection

Spring means gardening season, but it also means that the ticks are out. In this talk, we’ll cover the basic biology of Wisconsin’s main tick species and discuss the health threats associated with ticks. Lastly, we’ll examine ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our pets from ticks. Our presenter will be PJ Liesch from […]

Farm Management Through a Crisis: Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times

Over the last several weeks, the dairy industry has experienced increased turmoil. We’ve heard about milk being dumped, grocery stores limiting milk purchases, dairy markets sliding, and processors asking farms for reduced milk production.  What is going on and what can we do? The “Dairy Policy & Supply Chain Disruptions” webinar hosted by UW-Madison Extension, […]

Western Wisconsin Beef Producers Scholarship Application

Western Wisconsin Beef Producers Scholarship Application   This scholarship is available to any graduating high school senior attending or planning to attend a College, Vocational School, Technical School, Agriculture Short Course, or any other institution of higher learning. The applicant must be a (or have an immediate family member that is a) member in good […]

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