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Alfalfa First Crop Monitoring Project Started Monday. Representative Fields Can Be Added.

I (Scott Reuss, Crops and Soil Educator) started the First Crop Alfalfa Quality Monitoring program this Monday, May 11. I only walked the five fields that are going to be part of the other projects going on along with this program, as the alfalfa is certainly a ways from being ready. The alfalfa I walked […]

Reminder of All Things Water Event This Saturday; Alfalfa Fields Needed for Projects. Alfalfa Fields Needed for First Crop Monitoring and Nutrient Usage Study. NOTE: Alfalfa First Crop Monitoring to Start Next Week

There are a number of projects which I am working or cooperating on this growing season. A key regional project is the annual First Crop Alfalfa Quality Monitoring, which I will be conducting at least weekly from mid-May until most fields are harvested. Along with that project, I am taking part in a state-wide project […]

Badger Crop Connect Webinars

The growing season is here and so are the 2026 Badger Crop Connect Webinars. These webinars are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month starting at 12:30 p.m. There are recordings of each webinar available at the BCC website, as well as the registration process. You should only need to register once for […]

Drums Alive®- A Class Designed for Middle-Aged and Older Adults

This unique program combines movement, music, drumming and rhythm to support your physical health, mental sharpness and emotional well-being, all while having a blast! Drums Alive is a research-based program for all fitness levels – no experience needed. You can choose your class schedule: * Monday, 5:30-6:30 pm, April 13th – June 29th * Thursday, […]

Corn Silage Moisture Results Show Variability Still Present, But Definitely Drying Down

There were 46 corn silage samples tested between the Extension and Charapata Seed sampling events on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The overall average of the samples was approximately 69%, with a wide range of 52.8% to 74%. The vast majority of samples were in the range of 68 to 73% test result, with the expectation that […]

Corn Silage Moisture Monitoring for 2025

The decision to start harvesting corn silage on a given day is one of the most economically impactful decisions of the year for area livestock farms. UW-Madison, Division of Extension, is assisting area farms through a series of weekly corn silage moisture monitoring events. Samples will be chopped at the times/places below and then analyzed […]

New Wisconsin Ag Climate Outlook Alert!

Know what weather is headed your way! Sign up today to get weekly, in-season email updates from the Wisconsin Ag Climate Outlook by visiting https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/wisconsin-climate-outlook/ . Each report includes helpful maps regarding temperature, precipitation, and comparisons to recent weather and climate patterns to help you make the best decisions you can around planting, irrigation, nutrient […]

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Local Foods Available

There are many farms in our area which focus on producing food products and selling directly to consumers. Whether you want to find a perfect head of cauliflower, a peck of apples for school lunches, or fresh farm eggs for baking, our area’s farms are ready to meet your needs. One easy location to find […]