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Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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The field day will explore the potential benefits and impacts of planting corn into a living winter cereal rye cover crop. While the field day will primarily focus on the Iowa trial, the research project has replicated sites located in 15 states across the country. Building on existing research trials, the team is examining different […]
Join Mike Demchik, Ph.D. and Tigerton Lumber Co. as we follow three trees from standing stock to milled wood. In this workshop we will explore how defects move through a log by evaluating the standing stock of three species, cutting them down, merchandising and grading the down logs, and milling them on site. Throughout this […]
Two Onion farm, located in Belmont Wisconsin, shares their findings from their on-farm research trial to evaluate the cordon trellising method which is used in Europe to improve fruit quality and reduce labor requirements. Chris will walk us through the methods, costs, and yield findings of this two year old study. Learn more about this […]
This free, virtual meet-up series is a peer-learning opportunity for watershed professionals to share ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects. If you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel,” this meet-up series is […]
Manure is an extremely valuable input to soil health and crop production because it supports so many functions including water movement, microbial growth, nutrient cycling, and adds micronutrients. However, because of its bulk and weight, when applied at the wrong time/conditions compaction issues can offset manure's value. Join us to see how we can manage […]
Financial management is a topic often identified as a stressor for farm businesses. This session will discuss end of the year financial activities that you can do now to plan for 2022. Info here.
Are your dreams of a White Christmas likely to come true? What is the snowiest month of the year? How far into spring do you need to keep that snow shovel handy? This webinar will look at past snowfall and winter weather data for the north central US, share tools and resources to help you […]
Join us for a brief foray into the intersections of science, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process, how those results inform policy decisions, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. Info here.
Manure Mondays is a webinar series that continues where the Manure Expo left off and provides the opportunity to share new technology and information about managing manure. A series of educational sessions will be presented by OMAFRA and NAME (North American Manure Expo). Registration is free and includes access to all sessions. Sessions will run […]
The DATCP and the Nutrient and Pest Management team is excited to announce the 2022 Online Nutrient Management Trainings. They will be offering four different 10 am - 3 pm sessions: January 4 February 7 March 1 March 15 You only need to attend one of the four training session to be certified to write […]
The 2022 Agronomy Update Meetings will be virtual this year due to COVID-19. The meetings will present the latest information on hybrid/variety performance, an analysis and discussion of last year's growing season, and updated recommendations for field crop production. CEUs will be offered in Crop Management for Certified Crop Advisers. There is no charge for […]
Do you know the history, background, and intent of the standards in Administrative Code NR 151, Wisconsin's runoff management rule? Chances are, even if you have been around for a while, or are tasked with interpreting or enforcing the rule, you still have some questions. With the passage of time, and the recruitment of many […]
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