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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March 20th is National Agriculture Day! According to the Value and Impact of Agriculture Report published in 2014 by the UW-Extension Agriculture Department: Agriculture provides jobs for 3,756 La Crosse County residents. Agriculture accounts for $977 million in economic activity. Agriculture contributes $218 million to the county’s total income. Agriculture pays $11.7 million in taxes. […]
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These programs cover some of the essential elements of local governance in Wisconsin. New this year…2 programs will be offered via both webinar and teleconference! Topics will include how to run an annual town meeting, local government fiscal stress drivers and responses, alcohol beverage regulation and licensing, and board of review training. Click on the […]
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La Crosse County UW-Extension is pleased to introduce our new Agriculture Educator, Kaitlyn Lance! As part of our new team, Kaitlyn is conducting a needs assessment for La Crosse County agriculturalists. Now is your chance to let us know what’s going well, what needs improvement, and what new ag programs you’d like to see come […]
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