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Crop Insurance and Grain Marketing Workshop Offered March 4

(Cecil) Grain crop farms have many challenges to overcome in their quest for profitability in 2026. Risk management via crop insurance and use of grain marketing tools and techniques can assist in that quest. UW-Madison, Division of Extension, is conducting an event to help grain producers better understand how crop insurance and marketing opportunities and […]

UW Madison, Division of Extension to hold Cattle Feeders Workshop March 3 at Cecil

(Cecil) Although cattle prices are at record highs, margins remain tight and good management is critical to successful cattle finishing. Join UW Madison Extension Specialists for a workshop addressing timely topics including silage management, market outlook, and tools to help decision making. Cost of the program has been partially underwritten by a donation from Equity […]

Fruit Management Seminar Series in Antigo

(Antigo) Growing fruit crops for your family and for other families is a very tasty venture, but there are potential pitfalls that can impact your enjoyment of the process. Langlade County Land Conservation is offering a series of workshops that will help you better understand the opportunities, challenges, and necessary activities of successfully managing fruit […]

“Ewe Got This” Lambing Basics Workshop

March 27th, 8:30 am – 5 pm, at 164475 Granite Rd., in Wausau. This workshop is focused on sheep, but goat producers are also welcome to participate. Cost: $40. See the following poster for the QR code to register.

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! Starting in January, 2026. Registration required by January 14th. Class is limited.

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 […]