Livestock of all shapes and sizes offer opportunities but can also do damage! Join us to learn some of the differences and when to leverage different types for different uses. […]
Tag: Agriculture
Conservation Assessment Ranking Tool (CART)
This webinar will take a deeper look at the science behind CART and the methodology the ranking tool uses to rank different applications across multiple ranking pools for funding consideration. […]
Grazing Virtual Field Day
This grazing field day will focus on pasture management, soil health, regenerative agriculture as well as opportunities that are provided by Conservation Districts and the National Conservation Resource Service. Learn […]
Precision Livestock Farming
This virtual field day will highlight new technologies in Precision Livestock Farming either in development or recently launched.
Manure Application Considerations During Dry Soil Conditions
Maximizing the nutrient availability and retention of applied manure for the upcoming crops begins with proper handling and application to the land. During dry conditions, it is even more important as those nutrients are especially vulnerable to being flushed from the system during future rain events.
Environmental Workshop
These workshops are geared toward community leaders, local town and county officials, conservation specialists, dairy farmers, and area community members. Both workshops will feature an innovative manure applications panel, a producer-led watershed panel, in-field farm tours, and discussions on other relevant rural issues.
Resilience and Soil Health
The topic will be resilience and soil health and will feature Gregg Sanford of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this talk, Gregg will discuss the findings from this long-term analysis of perennial […]
Using the NRCS Solid-Liquid Separation Handbook
NRCS developed a new technical document entitled “Solid-Liquid Separation Alternatives for Manure Handling and Treatment.” This document brings together both the theory behind solid-liquid separation and the practical application of many different separation technologies.
Grow More Workshop
The online Grow More workshop will present a model for conservation outreach that is based in current social science and communication principles. Participants will learn about key aspects of farmer decision making and work with other conservation professionals to identify messaging strategies to reach new audiences and increase the use of farm conservation practices.
Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
Badger Crop Connect is a new crop production webinar series developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Crops and Soils Program for the 2020 growing season. Badger Crop Connect’s goal is to bring agronomists, crops consultants and farmers timely crop updates for Wisconsin.