COMING EVENTS!!
Save These Dates!
- May 13: Pasture Walk, Torok Farm, Arena (see announcement below)
- June 7: Iowa County Dairy Breakfast, Levetzow Farm, rural Dodgeville
- June 11-12: 4 State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference, Dubuque, IA
- July 10: Iowa County Cattlemen's Steak Feed, Val & Scott Gaffney farm, rural Barneveld
- July 13: Farmers' Appreciation Day, Dodgeville
- July 29-30: Driftless Area Grazing Conference, Prairie du Chien
- August 15: Pastures Field Day, UW Lancaster Research Station
- August 19-20: WI Grazing School, Richland Center, contact Jean Stramel, (608) 647-8874
For a current Iowa County Ag Newsletter, click here
First 2008 Pasture Walk For Southwest Wisconsin May 13th (2008 schedule)
A pasture walk is scheduled for 1 – 3 pm on May 13, 2008 at 6042 County Rd H, Arena, hosted by Mike & Janie Torok. The Toroks’ are experienced grass-fed beef producers who’ve recently relocated back home to Wisconsin. We will discuss the challenges of getting to know a new farm setting and redeveloping a grass-based operation using the farm’s resources. Directions: From US Hwy 14 between Arena & Spring Green, take Country Rd H south approx. 4.5 mi. or from US Hwy 18 at Ridgeway, take County Rd H north approximately 8 mi. Farmers and others interested in pasture-based livestock systems are welcome to attend and participate in the discussion. Please dress appropriately for May weather and walking the pastures. For additional information about this topic or other UW Extension programs and resources, contact the Iowa County UW Extension Office, 222 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533 or phone (608) 935-0391.
New Custom Rate Guide is Available (guide)
The latest edition of the WI Custom Rates Guide is available and provides estimate for custom rates for various farming equipment and operations.
Risk Management Series Offered for Pork Producers (brochure)
With the market climate that is currently facing pork producers across the state and nation, pork industry organizations are working to develop opportunities to help pork producers manage risks in the marketplace. Following a survey of pork producers across the U.S., a Risk Management interactive educational series has been developed. CME Group, Pork Checkoff, and the Wisconsin Pork Association have come together to offer a complimentary series of risk management Webinars – online, interactive presentations that will give pork producers direct access to industry professionals. Producers can choose from an Introductory Track, which will run on May 19-22, or an Advanced Track, which will run from May 27-May 29, based on their experience and educational needs.
The Introductory Track, offered from 12:00-12:30 p.m. or 4:00-4:30 p.m., will feature the following dates and topics:
- May 19 – Futures and Options: The Basics
- May 20 – Introduction to Hedging
- May 21 – Developing a Marketing Plan
- May 22 – Trading Tools and How to Get Started
In the Advanced Track, pork producers can take advantage of the following topics from 2:00-2:45 p.m. on the dates listed:
- May 27 – Roll of the Lender in Risk Management
- May 28 – Systematic Risk Management
- May 29 – Advanced Hog Margin Management
There is no charge to participate in these webinars. To participate, pork producers must register by Friday, May 16 at www.cmegroup.com/porkwebinars. All of the events will be archived and available after 5 p.m. of the day they are broadcast. For more details or questions, contact Wisconsin Pork Association at 1-800-822-7675 (in-state only) or the Pork Checkoff at 1-800-456-7675. More details on the program can also be downloaded at www.pork.org, and clicking on Risk Management under the calendar.
CURRENT TOPICS!!
New Corn and Soybean Herbicides for 2008 (article)
Summary: This season brings several new corn and soybean herbicides to the market.
While some of these herbicides are marketed specifically for use in herbicide-resistant crops, others can also be used to reduce the risk of early-season weed competition. All but one of these herbicides contain active ingredients that have been previously marketed. (from WI Crop Manager, March 27, 2008)
Fertilizer Management Considerations for 2008 (article)
UW Extension Soil Scientist Carrie Laboski recently provided this update in response to the skyrocketing fertilizer prices that farmers are facing in 2008. The article reviews current research-based recommendations for nutrient needs of our major crops (corn, soybeans, alfalfa and wheat) to help farmers determine their best strategies for managing fertilizer inputs this year. (from WI Crop Manager, March 27, 2008)
National Ag Library English/Spanish Thesaurus & Glossary (website)
Did you know that USDA has an agricultural thesaurus and glossary presented in English and Spanish as part of the National Agricultural Library? You can download these materials too. Check out their website!
Farmers' Health Cooperative of WI (brochure)
Farmers and businesses primarily serving agriculture are also invited to contact the Farmers Health Insurance Cooperative of WI for more information by calling (800) 539-9370 or visiting their website at www.farmershealthcooperative.com .
 Click on this "Extension Responds" logo to find more information on other topics of interest to farmers across Wisconsin.
PROGRAM AREAS
Crop and Livestock
Production Practices
Family Farms and Business Management
- Farm Transfer and Farm Business Arrangements
- Farm Financial Management
Environmental Stewardship and Land Use
Information for
Rural Landowners
- Rural Landowners Resources page
 The Iowa County Landowner's Reference Guide is a quick guide
to federal, state and county agencies that serve Iowa County.
(2 pages, 130 KB)- Partners in Rural Wisconsin Guide provides information to rural landowners on what its like to live in the country!
Rural land ownership has its own unique responsibilities that require the partnership of adjoining landowners and farmers. This guide is intended to help build positive relationships between farmers and non-farm neighbors by providing information about the realities of agriculture and issues related to rural landownership.
RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST
MISSION
To provide research-based information and educational programs to assist farmers in pursuit of: business, production, quality of life, and stewardship goals.
STAFF
If you have
any questions regarding Agriculture in Iowa County, please contact:
Rhonda Gildersleeve
Iowa County - UW Extension
222 N Iowa St, Ste 1
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Phone: 608-935-0391
Fax: 608-930-1220
Email: rhonda.gildersleeve@ces.uwex.edu
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