Wisconsin Agriculture - Extension

Free lunch and real-world nitrogen data? Say less.

Join us on Thursday, June 25th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Cherokee County Park in Colby, WI as we dive into research trials to see how different nitrogen practices and cover crop mixes impact corn yields.

Get an in-field look at real results, plenty of time to walk the plots, and a free lunch provided by EPPIC - Eau Pleine Partnership for Integrated Conservation.

📍 Location: Cherokee County Park | 108042 County Rd N, Colby, WI

🍽 Don’t miss out on a free lunch and even better agronomic discussion. See you in the field!

🔗 Register: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/cover-crop-plots-field-day-june-25-in-colby/

The doctor is in, and by "doctor," we mean the Badger Crop Doc!

Tune in Thursday, June 25 at 12:30 p.m. for our 2026 Field Crops Disease Update Badger Crop Connect webinar. Dr. Damon Smith, Extension's field crop pathologist, will cover the latest disease trends hitting Wisconsin field crops right now and share the exact resources you need to make the right management calls.

💻 Register for free: go.wisc.edu/BadgerCropConnect

Farm stress is real, and ag service providers are often considered a trusted first line of support. Join our Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community training this summer to gain practical skills for recognizing and responding to mental health challenges.

📅 July 28–29 | 🕒 12:30–3:30 pm (virtual)
👉 For more information and to register, visit: go.wisc.edu/MHFAJuly2026

Manuel Peña and Alison Pfau of the Dairy Team hosted the Calving Management Workshop in Sheboygan. Over 50 participants from across Wisconsin joined them in to learn about obstetrics, colostrum management, installations, mistakes to avoid and rumen development. The course was presented in both English and Spanish and included hands-on demonstrations for participants.

Meet Bruce Spangenberg, Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist! 🌱

Bruce helps Wisconsin homeowners and lawn care professionals maintain healthy, resilient lawns through practical, research-based guidance. From answering lawn care questions to developing tools like the Wisconsin Lawn Care Calendar, he's dedicated to helping people make informed decisions and grow thriving landscapes.

Learn more about Bruce: https://extension.wisc.edu/2026/06/15/extension-agriculture-staff-spotlight-practical-resources-for-lawn-and-landscape-care/

Calling all Central Wisconsin crop consultants and farmers! 📢

If you’re looking for solid, local data on nitrogen efficiency, this is a field day you won’t want to miss. Get an up-close look at ongoing trials from our Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program in Colby, WI.

See the Proof: Walk the plots and evaluate how different nitrogen application rates and cover crop mixes are holding up.

Talk Shop: Discuss the results directly with the researchers and fellow ag professionals.

Free Lunch: EPPIC - Eau Pleine Partnership for Integrated Conservation is covering lunch at Cherokee County Park, so we can keep the conversation going.

🗓️ Thursday, June 25th from 10am-1pm
📍Cherokee County Park | Colby, WI

Learn more and register: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/cover-crop-plots-field-day-june-25-in-colby/

Initially introduced as a campaign to offset the spring production surplus and seasonal economic strains in the 1930s, over the years June Dairy Month has broadened well beyond its original purpose nationwide to celebrate dairy products, producers, innovation, nutrition and more.

How do you show your dairy pride? 🐄🎉

Read about the origins of June Dairy Month here: farms.extension.wisc.edu/articles/origins-of-june-dairy-month

📸 Photo courtesy of Babcock Hall Dairy Plant

Tune in to the June 16 webinar from Extension and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to hear annual updates on SnapPlus, Wisconsin’s nutrient management planning software for farmers. Free session, 11am–12:30pm, with one-on-one office hour time available.

Register: go.wisc.edu/841xe6

Want to see how different nitrogen rates and cover crop mixes actually perform in the field? Join us for the EPPIC - Eau Pleine Partnership for Integrated Conservation Summer Tour: Stop #2!

We’re heading to Colby, WI, to get a first-hand look at real results from the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program. We put together research trials showing how these practices impact corn yield.

When: Thursday, June 25th | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Cherokee County Park | 108042 County Rd N, Colby, WI

Bonus: Lunch will be provided by EPPIC, followed by plenty of time for networking and discussion.

Come with your questions and leave with real-world data for your operation. See you there!

Learn more and register: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/cover-crop-plots-field-day-june-25-in-colby/