We are already over the halfway point of summer, and it is hard to believe how fast time flies! Pests and diseases come along with summer, and you may be noticing that some of them have gone away while others are just now coming out. A few pests to keep an eye out for include […]
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We present new evidence of the scope of the obesity epidemic in Wisconsin. In 2015 to 2016, 41.2% of adults and 14.8% of children statewide had obesity.
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Food & the Wisconsin Idea is a series of meetings looking at how Wisconsin communities view food. They would like to invite any farmer’s market managers or anyone who has an interested in the farmer’s market to attend a webinar being held on May 17th. Pre-Registration is preferred.
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Madison specialist Mark Stephenson, will be updating dairy farmers in western Wisconsin about the improved Dairy Margin Protection Program. You will have a few opportunities in the next few days to learn about the changes and how to re-enroll for the program. There will be one session in Cashton at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center, […]
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Warmer weather and longer days offer an ideal opportunity to start cleaning up eating habits and getting on track to a healthy lifestyle. Getting started only requires a slow and steady approach, rather than drastic changes. Meal planning, portion control and exercise are a few ways to get started making changes in personal health through […]
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“The WI Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) sponsors free nematode testing to help producers stay ahead of the most important nematode pest of soybean, the soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Eggs of SCN persist in the soil between soybean crops so a sample can be submitted any time that is convenient. The soil test report indicates the […]
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