Central Wisconsin No-tillers is a farmer-led group focused on improving the practices of no-tilling planting and cover crops in Central WI.  Attend a meeting to learn from the experiences of fellow farmers.  1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.  UW Marshfield ARS, M650 Drake Avenue, Stratford, WI  54484.  See attached flyer for further info:  Flyer

Shawano County UW-Extension will be offering a Master Gardener Volunteer Training.  Sessions are on Thursday evenings, beginning September 13th through December 6th from 6 to 9 pm.  The Master Gardener Volunteer program is designed for those who want to learn more about gardening in order to share their knowledge with others.  It is a program […]

July 25th 10:30 a.m. – ParKelm Farm (W2956 Hwy. 23, Green Lake, WI)  is owned by Natasha and Jordan Paris.  They have been scaling up their animal grazing operations since 2012.  Hereford beef cattle, Icelandic sheep, and Large Black Hogs are grazed on forage throughout the summer on 57 acres of pasture.  Come learn about multispecies […]

Join us on a bus tour to visit two large-scale dairies in Northeast Wisconsin.  Come and learn why these farms raise their heifers on grass and hear about the economic and health benefits they are experiencing.  Tauchen Harmony Valley Dairy currently milking 750 cows and VandeWettering Farms LLP currently milks around 350 cows.  Matt Akins, […]

The following research trials will be showcased:  1) Herbicide Programs in Corn, 2) Weed Management in Enlist Corn, 3) Impact of Carrier Rate on Efficacy of Pre-Emergence Corn and Soybean Herbicides, 4) Comparison of PRE-Emergence Herbicides for Weed Control in Soybean, and 5) Systems Approach for Weed Control in Balance Beans, Enlist, Liberty Link, and […]

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 […]

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

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, August 2 – 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. – Steve Rosenow, E9451 Kanaman Road, New London-Steve currently rotationally grazes 30 Hereford cow/calf pairs on 30 […]

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

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.