Bring your own chair and coffee mug and learn more about:  Status of surface water quality across Shawano County, Shoreline restoration basics and professional resources to help, Using native plantings to improve surface water quality and wildlife habitat, Potential cost-share in Shawano County for homeowners, Glas’s shoreline restoration project-preparation, establishment, and expectations.  Everyone is welcome!  […]

Topics include:  Forage options after wheat-monocultures and mixes for fall and spring harvest, Best management strategies for fall alfalfa establishment, Fertilizer considerations for fall forages and new seeding alfalfa, Preparing for corn silage harvest.  Workshop is free and light lunch provided by Shawano County Forage Council.  Green Valley Community Center.  RSVP to Shawano County UWEX […]

Sunday, June 24th – Hosted by:  Wagner Farms, N6928 County Road BB, Oconto Falls, WI (located at the intersection of County Road BB and Church Road near the Shawano County line.)  Dairy Dash & Stroll  5K run/Walk starts at 7:30 a.m.  Church Service 8:00 a.m.  Brunch 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Wagon rides, farm tours, kids games […]

One of the challenges when pricing standing hay is the lack of an established market like corn or soybeans.  Another challenge is multiple cuttings of hay versus a single harvest for a grain crop.  No wonder the price for standing hay can vary greatly between farms, even between fields.  Here’s one approach for pricing standing […]

Agronomy/Soils Field Day will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the UW-Arlington Agricultural Research Station from 8 am – 2:45 p.m.  For further information and registration details see attached flyer:  Flyer

Ryan Schone, Milwaukee County Extension, put together this program featuring Janet Gamble on beginning farmer fruit and vegetable education:  Beginning farmer education video

Thursday, June 28th – 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Justin Seeger, E5944 County Road G, Marion Wi 54950-Justin has been rotationally grazing since 2015. Tuesday, July 17th – 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – Bouressa Family Farm, N3775 Ritchie Road, New London-Bouressa Family Farms raises a 100% grass fed and finished beef herd of British White Park cattle. Thursday, […]

The Wisconsin Farm Center serves the state’s farmers and agribusinesses in sustaining and growing Wisconsin’s agricultural economy and rural communities.  The Wisconsin Farm Center is accessible weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through office visits or a call to a toll-free help line.  Farms calls by appointment.  See the attached link for their website:  […]

Low commodity prices did not dampen average agricultural land prices in 2017.  The WI Department of Revenue transfer return data finds average agricultural land values were steady in 2017.  See the attached document:  Wisconsin Ag Land Prices 2012-2017

Just in time for the 2018 cropping season, an updated Custom Rate Survey of the cost for common farming operations is available from the USDA:  Wisconsin Custom Rate Guide 2017

In this video, Rodrigo Werle, UW Extension Cropping Systems Weed Scientist, provides some tips on how to manage waterhemp in soybeans. Waterhemp Management in Soybeans, Tips for the 2018 Season In this video, Rodrigo Werle, UW Extension Cropping Systems Weed Scientist, provides some tips on how to manage waterhemp in soybeans. Herbicide Resistant Weeds in […]

Have you been struggling with white mold in soybeans over the last couple of field seasons?  Do you want to know more about possible approaches to managing white mold in soybean.  You might find this new video helpful in your operation.  Dr. Damon Smith, UW Field Crop Pathologist, discusses recent data on research of soybean white […]

July 2-Composting; August 6-House Plants; September 10-Bulbs; October 1-Raspberries.  Classes will be held at the Shawano City-County Library, 128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  No charge to attend.