Dodge County

Applications are available for the 2012 Wisconsin Ayrshire Breeders Association (WABA) Shayr-A-Heifer Program.  The Shayr-A-Heifer Program is designed to provide qualified applicants with an opportunity to work with a Registered Ayrshire as a project animal.  Qualified applicants will be expected to enter into a contract with WABA.  Ownership will be on a 50/50 basis between WABA and [...]

Cooperative Extension Dodge County Extension Office For Immediate Release: February 1, 2012 Contact: Bonnie Borden, Dairy & Livestock Youth Educator Dodge County University of Wisconsin Extension 127 East Oak Street, Juneau, WI  53039-1379 Phone: 920-386-3790 Email: bonnie.borden@ces.uwex.edu Web site: http://dodge.uwex.edu/ Meat Animal Quality Assurance (MAQA) Train-the-Advisor Training This Meat Animal Quality Assurance (MAQA) Train-the-Advisor Training [...]

Cooperative Extension Dodge County Extension Office For Immediate Release: January 30, 2012 Contact: Bonnie Borden, Dairy & Livestock Youth Educator Dodge County University of Wisconsin Extension 127 East Oak Street, Juneau, WI  53039-1379 Phone: 920-386-3790 Email: bonnie.borden@ces.uwex.edu Web site: http://dodge.uwex.edu/ Upcoming UW-Extension Meat Animal Webinars For fair board staff, meat animal project leaders and volunteers [...]

The Dodge County Beef Feeder Weigh-In  will  be Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Dodge County Fairgrounds. NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. Due to the growth in this project over the past several years, all dairy beef and beef calves MAY NOT WEIGH MORE THAN 125 pounds. Call Janet Arndt with any questions [...]

For those of you that have iphones there is an app available for vet products.  Search for it by “CVP” or “Compendium of veterinary products” or go to this link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/compendium-veterinary-products/id400724036?mt=8. This is a good resource at your fingertips on health products and vaccines names, withdrawals, labels, etc….  IT’S FREE!!   MWI Veterinary Supply also offers [...]

UW-Extension along with Land Conservation will again be holding Nutrient Management meetings this winter. They would be glad to help anyone review soil tests and/or get started on a Nutrient Management plan. Please call 920-386-3790 if you are interested in soil testing or Nutrient Management. For more information on nutrient management, click here:  Nutrient Management Details. For [...]

(updated 12/28/11) Phase-out deadline was recently extended to October 1, 2012. New federal rules designed to save energy, will require more efficient lighting systems for farms, businesses and homes. Starting January 1, 2012 , a new law raises efficiency standards for light bulbs. Requirements will first target the phase-out of 100-watt incandescent light bulbs, and 75, [...]

All private farmers who apply restricted use pesticides must be certified once every five (5) years.  The training is a cooperative effort by UW-Extension, DATCP,  local cooperatives and suppliers.  Training sessions dates for Dodge County will be February 7th in Randolph and  March 6th and April 4th in Juneau. Register in person at the Dodge County UW-Extension Office. Cost is [...]

Clean Sweep is a program designed to lower the environmental risks associated with improper disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Sweep programs provide the public with opportunities to dispose of unwanted pesticides, household products and chemicals for safe and legal disposal before they cause problems. Generally, Dodge County has an agricultural and/or household  Clean Sweep Program every two [...]

The Dodge & Fond du Lac County Corn Growers will host winter lunch meetings at the Waupun Pizza Ranch on February 24 and March 23 (4th Friday of each month).  Meetings will begin at noon with lunch “on your own” followed by a guest speaker.  The meeting will conclude by 1:30 p.m.  Please join your fellow crop [...]

Contract growers of vegetables for processing require unique management strategies that will be discussed at their annual clinic to be held on Wednesday, February 22nd at the Lomira Legion Hall. The program, hosted by the Dodge and Fond du Lac County UW-Extension, will feature speakers from industry, the university and other agencies. The program will [...]

The Wisconsin Southdown Stars Sale and Symposium will be held on April 21st, 2012 at the UW Agriculture Research Center Public Events building, Arlington, WI.  Details can be found at the Wisconsin Southdown Association’s website (www.wisconsinsouthdowns.com). Several short educational sessions will start the day and will cover an update on genetic testing related to the [...]

The care and well-being of dairy and beef cattle will be the focus for the upcoming Midwest Dairy & Beef Husbandry Conference to be held on March 1, 2012 in Madison, WI.  The conference is being offered by University of Wisconsin-Extension and will be held at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, [...]

A one-day Equine Educational program for horse owners will be offered on Feb. 11, 2012 in Bristol, WI. This program focuses on horse nutrition and is organized and sponsored by Illinois and Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Services   Examples of some of the session topics include general horse nutrition, managing manure, feeding vitamins and minerals to [...]

A cattle fitting and showmanship clinic, and Meat Animal Quality Assurance (MAQA) Training will be Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Waupun Feed & Seed in Waupun. Youth can learn from experts about how to clip and fit steers or heifers and learn about animal husbandry and management practices for [...]

Nasco will be presenting their 26th annual Showing & Grooming Demonstrations on May 12, 2012.  Experienced showmen will conduct these informational demonstrations.  Topics for discussion will include: animal selection, proper clipping techniques, choice of grooming equipment and showmanship.  Questions may be freely asked during the demonstrations. During each demonstration, door prizes will be given away and [...]

(updated 2/1/12) Bonnie Borden’s popular Sausage Class is filled for 2012. Dodge County UW-Extension Educator Bonnie Borden offers  a “hands-on” workshop each spring. Borden, along with UW Meat Specialists, teach participants how to make different types of sausage and participants get to take product home with them. Sampling and sharing ideas  is part of the fun!  Reservations are [...]