Guidelines for Soil Compaction Management During a Wet Harvest Season

Guidelines for Soil Compaction Management During a Wet Harvest Season Francisco Arriaga, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Dept. of Soil Science; francisco.arriaga@wisc.edu Brian Luck, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Dept. of Biological Systems Engineering; bluck@wisc.edu University of Wisconsin-Madison, and UW-Extension Fast Facts: Waiting for better soil moisture conditions is best, but not always possible. Reduce axles loads… […]

Achieving Excellence in Dairying

In January of 2016, Dr. Gordy Jones, DVM was the featured speaker at our 54th Annual Waupaca County UW-Extension “Cow College” program in Clintonville. Dr. Jones received his veterinarian degree from Michigan State University and began his career as a dairy herd veterinarian in 1977 in Waupaca County (Weyauwega/Fremont area) and later in Oconto County. […]

Connie Abert Amphitheater Dedication

On Saturday, September 10, 2016 CAP Services and the City of Waupaca had a dedication ceremony for the new Waupaca Eco- Park. This new park offers a natural playground area, an education center and the Connie Abert Amphitheater. The Eco-Park reflects all the things that Connie Abert emulated in her programming as the Waupaca County […]

3rd Annual Meat Processing Contest!!

This is the last week to sign up for the 3rd Annual Meat Processing Contest!! 4-H and FFA member’s age 9 years old and older are invited to participate in the Outagamie County 3rd Annual Meat Processing Contest. Youth will learn the art and science of making snack sticks by experimenting with different flavors and […]

New Extension Mobile App for Pricing Standing Corn Silage

The start of corn silage harvest for 2016 is just around the corner. Most corn silage is harvested from late August through early November, when energy, fiber and moisture are at their best, depending on planting date, hybrid variety and growing conditions. A third to three-quarters of the feed consumed by more than 1.2 million […]

Wisconsin Farm Succession and Estate Planning Webinar Series Announced

The Waupaca County UW-Extension will be offering a series of webinars on farm succession and estate planning. Cost is $5.00/person per session OR $40 for the entire series for 2 farm family members. Pre-registration is required. To register contact our office at 715-258-6231 or email: dana.nelson@wisc.edu . Limited to 18 participants per session. The webinars […]

Japanese Beetles

Our office has received a few calls about the Japanese beetles. The UW-Extension publication A3737-E will provide good information on them. Japanese-Beetles-A3737-E1

Wild Parsnip and Spotted Knapweed

Wild Parsnip and Spotted Knapweed are common invasive plant species that have a lot of people asking, “How can I get rid of this stuff”? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer, but these UW-Extension publications will help you better understand what you’re up against and the options available to eliminate or at least limit further […]

2016 Corn Plant Density

Current economics may encourage corn growers to re-consider plant density / seeding rates for 2016. Click here for full article…

Managing Dairy Cattle in Extreme Cold Weather

While we hope this cold weather doesn’t last too much longer, this article has great reminders and information. Managing Dairy Cattle in Extreme Cold Weather (pdf 16.8KB)

UWEX Crop Budget Spreadsheet

Use the updated UWEX Crop Budget Spreadsheet this Fall for 2016 crop planning. Provides instant “what-if?” analysis with different input costs, market prices and yield projections.

Best Management Practices Guide for WI Soybean Growers

UW-Extension, along with UW-Madison and the WI Soybean Marketing Board, recently published a best management practices guide for WI soybean growers. From variety selection, seed treatments, planting (date, rate, row spacing), to fertilizer and pest management, this guide will help WI farmers as they consider cropping plans for 2016, especially in light current market conditions […]

Caring Bridge for Connie Abert

On May 26th, Waupaca County UW-Extension Youth Development Educator Connie Abert was involved in a serious car accident. Our office is appreciative of the outpouring of concern and support for Connie. If you would like to follow Connie’s progress, her family has set up a Caring Bridge site for her. It is: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/connieabert **Please note […]

New YouTube Videos Available!

UW Extension specialists in Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology and Soil Science have recorded 52 new YouTube videos which offer 18 hours of instruction for crop production, pest management, soil and water conservation and nutrient management. WI – Soil science fundamentals for field crops WI – Field crop and forage fundamentals WI – Weed, insect, disease […]

Pricing Hay? Try the New UW-Extension App

May 2015 Contact: Greg Blonde, UW-Extension Waupaca County, 715-258-6230, greg.blonde@wisc.edu Pricing Hay? Try the New UW-Extension App Waupaca, Wis. – It’s that time of the year when fresh mowed hay fills the air across Wisconsin, which also means many farmers and rural neighbors will be negotiating the sale of standing hay. An estimated 2.5 million […]

Using Fungicides on Alfalfa for Dairy Production in Wisconsin (A4090)

Using Fungicides on Alfalfa for Dairy Production in Wisconsin is a new UW-Extension Publication (A4090) “In Wisconsin where alfalfa production is generally targeted toward dairy production, Headline® fungicide application will often result in a slight increase in yield, but that increase might not be large enough to offset the cost of applying the product. Typically […]

Press Release for Implements of Husbandry Meetings

PRESS RELEASE Waupaca County UW-Extension – 811 Harding Street, Waupaca, WI54981 Phone: (715) 258-6230 FAX: (715) 258-6232 Title: Waupaca County Implements of Husbandry (IoH) Local Meetings Author: Greg Blonde As farming has modernized, agricultural equipment is now larger and heavier than ever. Although this can improve efficiency, it also raises concerns about the impact large […]

Agriculture: Value & Economic Impact, Corn Drying and Ag Resource Newsletter Available Online!

The 2014 Waupaca County Agriculture: Value & Economic Impact brochure is now available. It can be found along with a new document on Corn Drying 2014-2015 and the November Agriculture Resource Newsletter by clicking the Agriculture Button on the top of this page. You will find many other informative pieces of information there as well. […]

Video Series Outlines new Implements of Husbandry (IoH) Law

There is a new video series from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the University of Wisconsin Extension that outline the new Implements of Husbandry (IoH) law. DATCP Communications Director states “These training videos are designed to give farmers and local government officials […]

Extension Impact: Education Makes a Difference – Spring 2014

Extension Impact-Spring 2014 In this issue: Recognizing the Wisconsin 4-H Council, Koles Receives Promotion to Professor, Certified as MBTI Instructor, Living Well Mentally, Nutrition Lessons in Waupaca County Elementary Schools, Family Living Programs Off to a Great Start in 2014, UWEX Beef Cattle Seminar held at Equity Livestock in Marion.