Agriculture
Agriculture
The UW-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Institute addresses emerging issues in Wisconsin’s agriculture and horticulture systems through research-based outreach. We support individuals, communities, and businesses by providing trusted resources to Wisconsin farmers, gardeners, agriculture and horticulture producers, and industry members. Our mission is to advance practices that are economically sustainable, socially responsible, and environmentally sound.
Our Programs
Pesticide Training
The University of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Program provides educational materials for the purpose of pesticide applicator certification in Wisconsin.
Agronomy
Powered by UW-Extension – Advancing Corn & Soybean Outreach in Wisconsin and Beyond
Dairy Resources
University of Wisconsin-Madison Division Extension Dairy Program boosts Wisconsin’s dairy industry through statewide education and research leadership.
Crops & Soils
Providing Wisconsin farmers with research-backed resources, educational events, and decision-making tools to optimize crop yields and maintain thriving fields, marshes, and orchards across the state.
Weather Resources
Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin
A weekly report delivering timely Wisconsin climate information and its impacts on agriculture to support informed farm decisions.
Wisconet
Wisconet is a statewide network of 79 research‑quality weather and soil stations providing high‑resolution data across Wisconsin.
Custom Rate Guide
The Custom Rate Guide summarizes rates paid by Wisconsin farmers who hired custom work, custom operators and farmers who performed custom work, and machinery dealers who rented out equipment for field operations:
Directories
WI Manure Applicator Directory
List of for-hire manure applicators serving Wisconsin to provide livestock producers with a complete listing of firms, contact details, equipment, and service areas.
WI Farm Drainage Directory
List of agricultural drainage tile installers and repairers serving Wisconsin to provide rural landowners and farmers with a complete listing of firms, contact details, equipment, and service areas.
Sam Bibby – Regional Crops Educator
Extension La Crosse, Vernon, and Crawford County
212 6th Street N, Suite 2200 | La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-9593 | Email: sam.bibby@wisc.edu
Beth McIlquham – Regional Livestock Educator
Extension La Crosse, Crawford, Richland & Vernon County
318 Fairland Dr. Suite 392 | Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: (608) 632-0599 | Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu
If you have any questions regarding Agriculture in La Crosse County, please contact:
Extension La Crosse County
212 6th Street North – Suite 2200 | La Crosse, WI 54601-3355
Phone: 608-785-9593 | Fax: 608-789-4808
Email: uwexmail@lacrossecounty.org