We know that fathers play a critical role in their child’s growth and development. Father involvement is important. For example, the relationship between a father and a child has a deep impact on children’s healthy development in language, thinking, physical, and social–emotional learning.
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2022 Small Ruminant Webinar Series – February 8 Session….
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Crawford County Fair Beef Weigh-in will be held January 22, at Eric Grimsled’s Farm, Gays Mills. Any beef project member that plans on exhibiting a market beef at the 2022 Crawford County Fair is encouraged to bring their steer. All steers weighed-in will be a part of the rate of gain contest at the […]
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4-H members can participate in events with their club as a group, with other members as a duet, or by themselves as a solo. There are several different categories to choose from: Group Division: Vocal, Instrumental, Dance, Novelty or Family Solo or Duet Divisions: Dance, Instrumental, or Vocal. Groups and individuals show off their talents […]
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Driftless Region Beef Conference to Focus on Future of the Industry
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Farmers and agricultural professionals from around the state are coming together to share & learn about all things cover crops. Whether you’re a seasoned cover cropper or an absolute beginner, there will be something for everyone!
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The University of Wisconsin-Extension and Wisconsin DNR are co-hosting a series of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Update Meetings throughout the state in early February. The meetings are specifically designed for WPDES permitted CAFO owners and managers, producers considering expansion, nutrient management plan writers and engineers.
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Beef producers from four states invited to attend. The Driftless Region Beef Conference is sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach, University of Illinois Extension, and University of Wisconsin Extension.
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Is the quality of your forage meeting your animal’s nutritional needs? Will the quality bring an excellent sale price? Help is available for you to determine the answers to both questions.
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Please note: Registrations must be made, and manuals must be picked up prior to the training and testing dates. Registration and distribution of manuals will not be done on the day of training and testing. Pesticide Applicator Training is being offered through 3 options Option 1 – Training & Testing same day – 9 AM […]
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Choose the location you wish to attend and follow the registration instructions below to pre-register.
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VIEW THE VIDEO TRAILER WORLD PREMIERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCP3cbCiwqQ February 3, 4, 7, & 8 | Online Registration and Event Information https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/…/2022-organic…/ Only $50 with Early Bird Registration by 15 December! Interpretation is available in Hmong and Spanish. BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Register to be a sponsor!
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Two awesome opportunities to either gain new parenting skillsets or help reinforce those you already have in place.
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Access to broadband is critical for Wisconsin communities in the 21st century – connected to better business performance, entrepreneurship, higher home values, better educational outcomes, improved health outcomes, and higher worker productivity. Despite these benefits, access to high-quality broadband is limited in many communities throughout Wisconsin
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Fall Soil Sampling – Keys to Success NPM Program Southwest Regional Specialist Daniel Smith and UW-Madison & Extension Field Crops Pathologist Damon Smith share tips and techniques for collecting post-harvest soil samples that accurately represent the fertility status of fields. Timing and weather considerations for fall manure applications are also briefly discussed, as is the […]
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We hope everyone has a safe fall harvest season and all your cattle are healthy.
We have assembled a number of articles on timely topics for this fall newsletter. You should find some helpful tips and information for fall and winter cattle management.
Corn Grain Harvest and Tar Spot, Cover Crops after Corn Silage, Tar Spot: Performance of the Tarspotter Mobile Application, Video: Combine Cleaning to Prevent Spreading Weed Seeds,, Publications: What is a Nutrient Management Plan? & Benefits of a Nutrient Management Plan and Publication: Management Options for Farms with High Soil Test Phosphorus Levels
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It is important to take steps to help prevent spreading weeds from field to field. How can that be accomplished?
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The fall session will run in the months of September and October on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:30 PM. The purpose of this series is to provide agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers timely crop updates for Wisconsin. Badger Crop Connect is hosted by Extension Crops and Soils educators.
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There has been major increases of tar spot disease in several area corn fields. Tar spot does very well in cool humid conditions, this is why several corn fields in the area have rapidly begun turning brown about 2 to 4 weeks early.
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Join us! We are seeking additional members of our Farmer Wellness Advisory Coalitions (FWAC). FWAC members utilize their local expertise regarding the assets and needs that exist in their communities to help plan, guide, and implement regional training, education, and community building strategies.
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New Bumper Crops Videos Click the link above and you will find the following videos: White Mold on Soybean – Tar Spot on Corn – Planting Winter Rye after Corn Silage: Managing for Forage
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With the help of parents, advisors, veterinarians and peers, youth livestock exhibitors can practice a few basic steps to prevent illness in their prize animals. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
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BQA CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION – Information has been released for the upcoming BQA recertification training. The producer can decide the location, date, and time which works best for them. If the schedule does not work for them, they may complete the training online. Registration is required seven days prior to the selected event.
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As any farmer or rancher can tell you, farm life can be demanding and stressful. It’s reaching a critical stage with coronavirus impacts on top of trade wars, natural disasters, depressed commodity prices, labor shortages and other factors. Given these ongoing challenges, it’s no surprise that more farmers and farm families are experiencing stress and mental health issues.
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Just in time for the 2021 growing season, UW Extension in cooperation with the USDA National Ag Statistics Service and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection has released updated Custom Rate Survey Results.
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Need information regarding bees? Bee pests and diseases? Wisconsin Department of Agricultures, Trade and Consumer Protection has excellent resources for you to get the answers you may be looking for…
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Agriculture is a vital part of the economy in nearly every Wisconsin county, whether urban or rural. Family-owned farms, food processors and agriculture-related businesses generate thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of economic activity while contributing to local income and tax revenues. The economic impact varies from county to county as do the commodities.
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The University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin-Madison Want to Hear From You
Thank you for participating in the December AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Minnesota’s Food and Ag Supply Chain.
