University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you use SnapPlus for nutrient management planning, you’re likely aware that Version 3 brings some significant changes. Extension, DATCP, and the SnapPlus Team are hosting a free six-part webinar series to walk through the new features in detail so you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Each session focuses on a […]
The 2026 Badger Crop Connect webinar series returns for 2026 beginning on April 9! This twice-monthly series provides Wisconsin-specific data and research to help you manage your or your clients’ field and forage crops. Webinars are held at 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from April through October. The series […]
Did you miss out on the Focus on Forage webinar series? All recordings are now available on demand. Select just the speakers you want to hear from, like an update on winterkill in alfalfa, economics of pasture raised dairy heifers, cover crops for high quality forage or research results. Find all the recordings on the […]
Many commonly used agricultural products such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and fuel additives can be hazardous if not handled or disposed of properly. These materials require special care when it’s time to discard them. The Clean Sweep program is an event specifically designed to help farmers safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted or unused hazardous […]
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 […]
UW-Madison Division of Extension has launched Shoebox to Strategy: Organizing Your Farm’s Legacy, a workshop series designed to help farm families organize critical documents and financial information. Organizing important farm records is a task that is easy to put off, but having these documents in order supports the continuity and stability of your business—especially in […]
Organize your nutrient management plan in a simple and practical way with the Wisconsin Nutrient Management Workbook, available now! Designed specifically for Wisconsin farms, the workbook walks through the key information needed to develop or update a nutrient management plan. Use this tool to organize the details that matter most before you meet with your […]
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announces the release of the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Request for Proposals for 2026. In addition to nitrogen rate trials, this year’s RFP includes new opportunities for first-time applicants to explore nitrogen management on their farm using simplified research approaches. NOPP staff from DATCP and UW […]
