Even though the value of an individual beef animal is higher now than at any point in history, every decision and investment made on a beef operation must maximize returns and potential profit. This is particularly true for beef cow/calf operators, as a decision today will likely impact profitability for many years to come.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting a workshop highlighting intestinal parasite management for Small Ruminant, Dairy, and Beef Producers.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting a workshop highlighting intestinal parasite management for Small Ruminant, Dairy, and Beef Producers.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is excited to announce the 2025 Badger Lambing School, a hybrid educational program designed for sheep producers. This program will take place every Wednesday in February 2025, culminating in an in-person session on March 1, 2025, at the UW-Madison Arlington Research Station Sheep Unit.

The Producing Quality Beef workshops will teach about the traits that make cattle more valuable and how things like mud and fitness affect their price. Participants will also learn about the latest beef quality audit and get hands-on experience grading beef.

Join us for the 2025 Small Ruminant Webinar Series! This series will help small ruminant farmers learn new things and get useful tips. The webinars will happen on the fourth Thursday of each month from January to April. Experts will share practical advice, research updates, and the latest trends

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is excited to announce the 2025 Badger Lambing School, a hybrid educational program designed for sheep producers. This program will take place every Wednesday in February 2025, culminating in an in-person session on March 1, 2025, at the UW-Madison Arlington Research Station Sheep Unit.

Jeff Morris, UW-Madison Division of Extension Swine Outreach Specialist, is excited to announce the 2025 Show Pig Symposium. This event will be held Saturday January 11, 2025 at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.  The educational program will be held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm with lunch served at noon.  This will be a tremendous opportunity for […]

The 13th annual Driftless Region Beef Conference ↗️ will be held on January 23-24, 2025, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque, Iowa. With the national beef cow herd at record low numbers, the conference will focus on marketing and the future of cow herd expansion. Keynote speakers include Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma […]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is launching the School for Beginning Beef Production, an online series for new beef cattle producers or those adding beef to their farms. The series includes six free sessions in January 2025, held from 7–8:30 pm on January 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30 via Zoom. Participants […]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is launching a new webinar series called “Noontime Beef Roundup.” This free series is designed for beef producers and industry professionals to learn important topics related to the beef industry.