Crops & Soils
Wisconsin Crop Manager
The Soy Report
Corn
Wisconsin Corn Agronomy – University of Wisconsin Agronomy Department, develops relevant corn management education programs that address the needs of Wisconsin corn farmers.
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) The largest trade organization in the United States representing corn growers, a federation of state organizations, corn boards, councils and commissions developing and implementing programs and policies on a state and national level.
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association
Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board
Forages
UW Forage Research and Extension – Develops and disseminate information on the establishment, production, harvesting and storage of forages.
UW Team Forage – “To develop and disseminate research-based forage crop information for farmers, agricultural professionals, and educators to make informed decisions or develop programs that will enhance profitable forage production and utilization while sustaining Wisconsin’s natural resources.” – Mission Statement.
USDA Dairy Forage Research Center – USDFRC – The mission USDFRC is to address problems that are national in scope which limit effective and efficient use of forage for the production of milk.
Soybeans
Soybean and Small Grain – New website from the UW-Extension Soybean Specialist. The site contains videos for crop diagnostics and the Cool Bean PubDBase™. The online database contains hundreds of links to Web-based publications that address nearly every agronomic aspect of producing a soybean crop.
Pest Management
UW-Extension’s Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) – Coordinates Wisconsin’s educational efforts dealing with pesticides. Includes certification and licensing materials for private and commercial applicators.
Integrated Pest & Crop Management (IPCM) – Provides information for and about Wisconsin’s agricultural community. Several University of Wisconsin outreach programs share this site.
UW Weed Science – Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Weed Science website. This site is designed to present the research, teaching, and Extension activities of the Weed Science program in the University of Wisconsin Departments of Agronomy and Horticulture.
Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic
Soils
Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin – Their main goal is to be an informational group and to promote application of manure, in accordance with the latest standards (590), and to do so in an environmentally friendly way. Provide a knowledge base for both applicators and customers pertaining to custom nutrient hauling.
UW Soil & Forage Analysis Lab – Marshfield, WI – The lab provides testing services and technical support for University researchers and the general public, offers a wide range of diagnostic services including soil, forage, and manure analysis.
UW Extension Soils Program – Develop an integrated approach to nutrient management programs to facilitate improved nutrient management on Wisconsin farms.
Other
Wisconsin Seed Potatoes Improvement Association – The fundamental goal of the Wisconsin seed program is to improve the quality and productivity of commercial potato plantings.
Ginseng Board of Wisconsin – The Ginseng Board of Wisconsin (GBW) was established in 1986 as a nonprofit organization representing all Wisconsin Ginseng growers. There are approximately 200 Ginseng growers in the state. The GBW is funded through a mandatory assessment on dry Ginseng root and seed sold.
Shawano County UW-Extension Agriculture is on Facebook!
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If you have any questions regarding Agriculture in Shawano County, please contact:
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Katie Behnke, Agriculture & Horticulture Agent UW-Extension Shawano County Shawano County Courthouse 311 North Main Street, Room 101 Shawano, WI 54166 Phone: 715-526-6136 * Fax: 715-526-4875 Email: katie.behnke@ces.uwex.edu |
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Rhonda Sumnicht, Office Assistant UW-Extension Shawano County Shawano County Courthouse 311 N Main Street, Room 101 Shawano, WI 54166 Phone: 715-526-6136 * Fax: 715-526-4875 E-mail: rhonda.sumnicht@co.shawano.wi.us |
