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Badger Crops and Soils Update Meeting
Badger Crops and Soils Update Meetings
Access the latest agronomic, pest, and nutrient management research from the University of Wisconsin and learn how it can be applied to Wisconsin’s farmland.
December 3–6, 2024
The annual UW Badger Crops & Soils Update Meetings will be offered in 3 one-day in person sessions along with 1 virtual session this year. The meetings will present the latest information on agronomic, pest, and nutrient management research coming out of the University of Wisconsin with a lens to on-farm application.
The in-person registration fee includes lunch. The virtual session has a reduced registration fee. Register by November 1, 2024 for early bird pricing.
CCA Credits
Six continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisors will be offered at all meetings.
2.5 crop management, 1.0 nutrient management, 1.0 pest management, and 1.5 soil and water credits are available.
December 3
Eau Claire
Chippewa Valley Technical College
December 4
Arlington
Arlington Ag Research Station
December 5
Appleton
Fox Valley Technical College
December 6
Virtual
Online via Zoom
Registration Fees
Registration Type | Registration Cost |
---|---|
In-Person Early Bird (by Nov. 1) | $100 |
In-Person (after Nov. 1) | $140 |
Virtual Early Bird (by Nov. 1) | $80 |
Virtual (after Nov. 1) | $100 |
In-Person Student | $50 |
Virtual Student | $25 |
Agenda
Time | Topic | Speaker |
---|---|---|
9:00 – 10:00 | Soil & Water Talks | Steven Hall, Mallika Nocco |
10:00 – 10:30 | Soil & Water Q&A | Steven Hall, Mallika Nocco, Chris Bandura, Francisco Arriaga |
10:30 – 10:45 | Morning Break | |
10:45 – 11:45 | Forage & Grain Talks | Marta Kohmann, Scott Newell, Harkirat Kaur |
11:45 – 12:15 | Forage & Grain Q&A | Marta Kohmann, Scott Newell, Harkirat Kaur |
12:15 – 1:00 | Lunch & Regional Educator Updates | UW–Madison Extension Regional Crops Educators |
1:00 – 1:30 | Economic Update | Jeff Hadachek, Paul Mitchell |
1:30 – 2:30 | Pest Management Talks | Emily Bick, Rodrigo Werle |
2:30 – 3:00 | Pest Management Q&A | Emily Bick, Rodrigo Werle, Damon Smith |
Interested in Sponsoring?
A $500 sponsorship provides 20 Wisconsin students the opportunity to attend this event. In turn, your business will receive a thank you on the event website and a verbal acknowledgment at the meetings across Wisconsin.
A $1000 scholarship provides 40 students the opportunity to attend. In turn, your business will receive all the same benefits as above plus one in-person registration.
To sponsor this event, please reach out to Josh Kamps.
This program is sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.