A late summer seeding of alfalfa following a spring wheat crop is a great option to maximize seasonal productivity and fits very well as a part of a diverse crop rotation. Aside from the usual considerations when performing a late summer seeding of alfalfa, there are a few considerations to keep in mind when planting alfalfa following a wheat crop: the potential for residual herbicide damage to alfalfa and the impact of volunteer wheat.
Creep feeding provides supplemental feed to nursing beef calves, in an area that the cows can’t get at the feed.
Introduction The latest long-range forecasts from the National Weather Service show that Wisconsin has a 40% to 50% chance of a hotter-than-normal summer. Long periods of heat stress are more likely to have lasting effects on cattle, including early embryonic loss in heifers and cows, poor semen quality in bulls, and reduced gains in feeder […]
Introduction In an effort to help Wisconsin sheep farmers and shepherds, we share this contact list of people and businesses which shear sheep in Wisconsin. View / Download Latest update The Wisconsin Sheep Shearers List was last updated on June 2, 2024. List compiled by Lisa Paskey, Coordinator of Pen of 3 Carcass Competition & […]
The explosive growth of solar sites, especially large, utility-scale (>100 MW) sites that require state approval, has put solar in competition with agriculture for land use.
This video focuses on basic biosecurity practices for livestock operations.
This video outlines practices for biosecurity at fairs, shows, and exhibitions.
This video provides an overview of biosecurity during disease response.
Improving the way we track live pig movements will help control disease spread and ensure we can continue to provide safe, healthy pork to the world.
Composting can be used for occasional mortality, emergency livestock mass casualties, and disease outbreaks.
