With the weather finally cooperating, farmers are working around the clock to complete spring planting. While farmers rush to get the seeds in the ground, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) cautions farmers not to make hasty decisions when securing financing for the growing season.

Scissors cut information will be available on the Extension Outagamie Alfalfa Scissors Clip Hotline and on the website (info listed above).  We will likely begin sampling on either Monday, May 20 OR Thursday, May 23 depending on growth.  Results will be posted the day after sampling is done. Samples will continue to be collected Mondays & […]

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2019 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today the availability of a new web-based tool – developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin – to help dairy producers evaluate various scenarios using different coverage levels through the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The 2018 Farm Bill authorized DMC, a voluntary […]

Madison, WI – Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture is offering six conferences throughout Wisconsin during the months of March and April 2019 for Wisconsin farm women. Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture workshop series is a University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension program committed to addressing the needs of farm women by providing education […]

Outagamie County Forage Council Announces Scholarship Opportunity The Outagamie County Forage Council is proud to sponsor a $500 educational scholarship for a deserving youth entering or already enrolled in post-secondary education in the area of agriculture.  The award is designed to recognize outstanding individual accomplishment and achievement.  Students completing their senior year of high school […]

We will likely begin sampling on Monday, May 21 with results being posted on Tuesday, May 22.

Blizzard Evelyn left damage in her wake. If you’re looking for additional resources to help you deal with damage to your farm structures, Wisconsin Frame Builders Association may be able to help. Click the link below to be taken to their directory, or pate the following address into your browser. http://www.wisconsinframebuilders.org/member-directory.php Link to WI Frame Builders […]