Want to grow your own healthy food but don’t have a garden? Safer-at-home is the perfect time to try container gardening. Check out the new Extension fact sheet (PDF 599 kb) for specific variety recommendations, as well as Extension bulletin A3382 “Container Gardening” (PDF 58 kb) for more details on how to get started.
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Greg Blonde, UW-Extension Waupaca County Agriculture Agent has released an updated fact sheet for pricing standing hay. Please refer to this PDF to review the fact sheet.
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As planting season approaches, each management decision is an opportunity to help maintain or even improve crop margins. The following University resources are designed to help approach each crop production and marketing decision as an opportunity to maximize economic impact. Just click the links below to access our UW research based recommendation. Thanks to Extension […]
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It is critical that agricultural producers have the ability to make clear-headed decisions during times of high-stress, whether during unique situations (such as the current pandemic) or during normal times when farm stress is still a major concern. This video highlight the important of planning and goal setting as a means to “regain” a stronger […]
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Practical information to minimize contact and infection from COVID-19 virus for farmers and others handling agricultural input products – seed, fertilizer, chemicals, feed, etc. in boxes, bags, plastic containers, drums, etc. ALWAYS make sure to follow all recommendations and requirements for additional PPE when handling pesticides (follow label information) and consult MSDS and other safety […]
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Updated on April 8, 2020 Paycheck Protection Program – Farmer eligibility and sign up begins April 3, 2020 The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides potentially forgivable loans to small businesses to cover up to two months of payroll costs and/or self-employment income during the COVID-19 crisis. Farmers are eligible for PPP loans through the […]
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As of March 28, 2020, and until further notice, the Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic is no longer accepting physical samples for diagnoses. Please refer to this resource for guidance on submitting plant disease diagnostic questions and photos.
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Kevin Bernhardt, Extension Farm Management Specialist, provides guidance for managing COVID-19 risk on the dairy farm. He outlines potential scenarios, risks, and resources in this document.
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In cases where a dairy producer is unable to ship their milk to a processor, this factsheet is to provide general information regarding the potential feeding of unpasteurized milk to the dairy herd. Read more: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/dairy/feeding-unpasteurized-milk-to-the-dairy-herd/
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The Wisconsin DNR released a press release on Friday, April 3, 2020, which provides an environmental compliance roadmap in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is an infographic which outlines the Wisconsin DNR environmental compliance process. Additional information regarding COVID-19 can be found at the DHS website and the CDC website.
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Q: Is there any truth to the rumor that farmers and farm workers might be resistant or even immune to COVID-19? A: No, see COVID19 & Farmer Exposure for details.
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State of Dairy Markets – April 1, 2020 by Mark Stephenson, PhD; Director of Dairy Policy Analysis – University of Wisconsin, Madison It’s a little ironic that today is April Fools day. Our circumstances are no joke, and I feel a need to share what we know about deteriorating dairy markets. Nobody needs a review as to […]
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With some milk processors sending letters to dairy farmers indicating they may be asked to dump milk due to COVID-19 issues (i.e. to many sick or quarantined employees unable to keep the plant running at full capacity), the WI Dept of Ag and the DNR have released a Fact Sheet for farmers outlining the rules […]
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The Governors order “Safer-At-Home” exempts essential businesses and their employees like farm and other food industry workers. The attached summary includes an example letter farm and Ag business owners may want to share with their employees to avoid potential questions. Ag Exclusion – Safer at Home
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While coronavirus diseases in cattle (pre-wean scours, winter dysentery and pneumonia?) aren’t new, they’ve never been linked to people. Moreover, there’s no evidence showing exposure to bovine coronaviruses provides any immunity to COVID19, the new coronavirus disease specific to people. However, even though this new disease in people is highly unlikely to infect cattle, it’s […]
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“Steps for Limiting Farm Families and Farm Employees from COVID-19 Exposure” With the current pandemic of COVID-19, farmers are concerned about keeping themselves, their families and employees well and work to reduce the potential spread of the disease. The following are recommendations for limiting exposure from visitors to farms. If possible: Postpone or find alternative […]
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Waupaca County Public Service Message: In a proactive effort to keep the community informed with the most current and reliable information regarding the public response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are providing the following information. We are calling on media agencies to report this information as widely as possible. Additionally, we continue to urge the community […]
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is suspending pesticide certification testing as of March 18, 2020. Exams scheduled on and after March 18, 2020, are canceled. If you have scheduled a certification exam do not go to the testing location. If your certification expires January 31-May 31, 2020, DATCP is extending […]
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The UW-Madison Extension Center for Community & Economic Development has created a resource page to assist small businesses as they navigate and prepare for the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). https://economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu/navigating-coronavirus-for-small-business/ Additionally, Extension Farm Management has created a list of resources to assist the farming industry as they prepare for possible impacts. https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/2020/06/coronavirus/
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We have had several request for two recent Ag publications. The first is County Profile – 2017 USDA Ag Census fact sheet and the second is 2012-2018 Local & Statewide Cropland Value. Please check them out. If you would like to have additional information or have question on these or any agricultural inquiries, please contact […]
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