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Driftless Region Beef Conference set for Jan. 22-23 in Dubuque
The 14th annual Driftless Region Beef Conference will be held Jan. 22-23, 2026, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Fall 2025 Cattle Feeder Enterprise Projections now available
UW-Madison Division of Extension has assembled a set of projections using initial purchase prices for feeders calves derived from late September 2025 Wisconsin feeder calf sale reports.
Small Ruminant Parasite Management and FAMACHA Training
This workshop and its two hands-on sessions focus on managing the health and production risks that intestinal parasites (helminths) pose to flocks and herds.
Join Us for the Cow-Calf and Fall Forage Twilight Meeting
Cow-calf beef producers are invited to a free twilight meeting.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Status Update for Wisconsin
Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in poultry flocks in Wisconsin. It is critical for both small-scale and commercial poultry owners to continue good biosecurity practices and stay informed about the current situation.
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Latest Articles
Plan Ahead for a Successful Winter-feeding Season
Now is the time to evaluate your forage inventory and compare it with the herd’s expected feed needs.
Adding weight to market cows may add value
Several criteria should be considered when deciding if adding weight and condition to market cows makes sense.
Thanks for Your Deworming Management
“On behalf of intestinal helminth parasites everywhere, I would like to thank dairy and beef producers for hosting us in their cattle and on their pastures this summer.”
Choose a Weaning Method to Decrease Stress on Calves
This article was originally published in Farm Progress It’s no secret that weaning is arguably the most stressful time in a beef calves’ life. Calves build strong maternal bonds with their mothers over the 6+ months they are tagging along until they are weaned. Weaning can be done a variety of ways, but the ultimate […]
