As we make final preparations for the 2026 vegetable growing season, many gardeners are looking for ways to maximize both the production and quality of their harvest. Whether you manage a large garden, or grow just a few vegetables in containers, there are practical steps you can take to improve soil health, select and arrange […]
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As Wisconsin farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is launching another year of Badger Crop Connect webinars, a twice-monthly series providing timely, data-driven insights for the state’s corn, soybean, small grain, and forage farmers and industries. The 2026 installment kicks off on Thursday, April 9, at 12:30 […]
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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, […]
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(Antigo) Farmland is one of our area’s most precious natural resources, providing the growth medium and opportunity for dozens of different food items and income for thousands of people involved in agriculture. Owning farmland provides opportunities for families to have income, recreation, and food production. Ownership also requires active management, to various extents depending on […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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