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Badger Crops and Soils Update Meeting
Badger Crops and Soils Update Meeting
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.
November 27-30, 2023
Balancing Innovation and Sustainability
The annual UW Badger Crops & Soils Update meetings will be offered in 4 one-day in person sessions along with 1 virtual session this year. Five CEUs are approved for the following areas: 2.0 crop management, 1.0 pest management, 1.0 soil & water and 1.0 nutrient management. The meetings will present the latest information on agronomic, pest, and nutrient management research coming out of University of Wisconsin with a lens to on-farm application.
The in-person registration fee of $150 includes lunch. The virtual registration fee is $125.
Detailed agendas
November 27, Barneveld
9:00am | Welcome-introduce speakers and educators in the room |
9:15 am | Keynote: Understanding weather trends and implications for agriculture, Steve Vavrus, State Climatologist, UW |
9:45 am | Panel: Building resilience across the farm, responding to climate challenges Rodrigo Werle, Associate Professor and Cropping Systems Weed Scientist Extension SpecialistJoe Lauer, Professor, Corn Agronomist Extension SpecialistFrancisco Arriaga, Associate Professor Soil and Water Conservation Management Extension Specialist |
10:30am | BREAK |
10:45 am | Future of Forages at UW: Introduction to new Forage Team Member. Kohmann, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Forage Systems Agroecology, and Scott Newell, Extension Alfalfa Outreach Specialist What can we learn from on-farm nitrogen rate trials? Matt Ruark, Professor and Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Extension Specialist |
11:45 am | LUNCH |
12:30 pm | Regional UW-Madison Extension programming highlights Josh Kamps, Regional Crops Educator, Rock, Jefferson and WalworthWill Fulwider, Regional Crops Educator, Dane and DodgeSam Bibby, Regional Crops Educator, Juneau, Vernon and Sauk |
12:45 pm | Panel: Balancing Sustainability & InnovationShawn P. Conley, State Extension Soybean and Small Grain SpecialistSteven J. Hall, Assistant Professor, Plant and Agroecosystem SciencesDamon Smith, Professor and Extension Specialist, Field Crops Pathology |
1:30 pm | Weed management in pastures and alfalfa during a drought. Mark Renz, Professor and Extension Weed Specialist Precision Ag. Technology updates and things to consider before investing. Brian Luck, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Biological Systems Engineering What’s the ROI for Biologicals in Soybean. Shawn P. Conley, State Extension Soybean and Small Grain Specialist |
November 28, Fon du Lac and Virtual option
9:00 am | Welcome-introduce speakers and educators in the room |
9:15 am | Keynote: Understanding weather trends and implications for agriculture, Sarah Marquardt, Senior Services Hydrologist, NWS/NOAA |
9:45 am | Panel: Building resilience across the farm, responding to climate challenges Rodrigo Werle, Associate Professor and Cropping Systems Weed Scientist Extension SpecialistPaul Mitchell, Professor, Agricultural Economics Extension Specialist, Extension Funded Faculty in Cropping Systems Management, Director of Renk Agribusiness InstituteJoe Lauer, Professor, Corn Agronomist Extension Specialist |
10:30am | BREAK |
10:45 am | Future of Forages at UW: Introduction to new Forage Team Member. Kohmann, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Forage Systems Agroecology, and Scott Newell, Extension Alfalfa Outreach Specialist Update on tillage and surface residue management for corn. Francisco Arriaga, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Soil Science |
11:45 am | LUNCH |
12:30 pm | Regional UW-Madison Extension programming highlights Liz Gartman, Regional Crops Educator, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Washington and OzaukeeChris Clark, Regional Crops Educator, NW WI region Natasha Paris, Regional Crops Educator, Adams, Waushara, Marquette, and Green LakeKevin Jarek, Regional Crops Educator, Outagamie and Winnebago |
12:45 pm | Panel: Balancing Sustainability & InnovationDamon Smith, Professor and Extension Specialist, Field Crops PathologyBrian Luck, Associate Professor, Machinery and Precision Agriculture Extension SpecialistShawn P. Conley, State Extension Soybean and Small Grain Specialist |
1:30 pm | Updates on disease management strategies in corn and soybeans. Damon Smith, Professor and Extension Specialist, Field Crops Pathology What’s the ROI for Biologicals in Soybean. Shawn P. Conley, Soybean and Small Grains Extension Specialist Weed and cover crop management in corn and soybean: lessons from a drought year. Rodrigo Werle, Associate Professor and Cropping Systems Weed Scientist Extension Specialist |
November 29, Stevens Point
9:00am | Welcome-introduce speakers and educators in the room |
9:15 am | Keynote: Understanding weather trends and implications for agriculture, Josh Bendorf, Ag Climatology Fellow, USDA Midwest Climate Hub |
9:45 am | Panel: Building resilience across the farm, responding to climate challenges Rodrigo Werle, Associate Professor and Extension Cropping Systems Weed ScientistPaul Mitchell, Professor, Agricultural Economics Extension Specialist, Extension Funded Faculty in Cropping Systems Management, Director of Renk Agribusiness InstituteJoe Lauer, Professor, Corn Agronomist Extension Specialist |
10:30 am | BREAK |
10:45 am | Future of Forages at UW: Introduction to new Forage Team Member. Kohmann, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Forage Systems Agroecology, and Scott Newell, Extension Alfalfa Outreach Specialist What can we learn from on-farm nitrogen rate trials? Matt Ruark, Professor and Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Extension Specialist |
11:45 am | LUNCH |
12:30pm | Regional UW-Madison Extension programming highlights Natasha Paris, Regional Crops Educator, Adams, Waushara, Marquette, and Green LakeChris Bandura, Extension Outreach Specialist, Conservation Cropping SystemsRichard Halopka, Agriculture Educator, ClarkKen Schroeder, Agriculture Educator, Professor, Portage |
12:45 pm | Panel: Balancing Sustainability & InnovationMark Renz, Professor and Weed Extension SpecialistJeffrey Hadachek, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Ag and Applied EconomicsFrancisco Arriaga, Associate Professor and Soil and Water Conservation Management Extension Specialist |
1:30pm | Updates on disease management strategies in corn and soybeans. Damon Smith, Professor and Extension Specialist, Field Crops Pathology Precision Ag. Technology updates and things to consider before investing. Brian Luck, Associate Professor and Machinery and Precision Agriculture Extension Specialist, Emily Bick, Assistant Professor of Precision Pest Ecology for field and forage crops |
November 30, Eau Claire
9:00 am | Welcome-introduce speakers and educators in the room |
9:15 am | Keynote: Understanding weather trends and implications for agriculture, |
9:45 am | Panel: Building resilience across the farm, responding to climate challengesJoe Lauer, Professor, Corn Agronomist Extension SpecialistDamon Smith, Professor and Extension Specialist, Field Crops PathologyShawn P. Conley, Soybean and Small Grain Extension Specialist |
10:30 am | BREAK |
10:45 am | Future of Forages at UW: Introduction to new Forage Team Member. Kohmann, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Forage Systems Agroecology, and Scott Newell, Extension Alfalfa Outreach Specialist Leverage points to decrease cropland nitrate leaching. Steven J. Hall, Assistant Professor, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences |
11:45 am | LUNCH |
12:30 pm | Regional UW-Madison Extension programming highlights Jerry Clark, Regional Crops Educator, Dunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire, Associate Professor Steve Okonek, Agriculture Educator, Trempealeau and Jackson Becky Brathal, Regional Crops Educator, Pierce, St. Croix, Barron and Polk |
12:45 pm | Panel: Balancing Sustainability & InnovationEmily Bick, Assistant Professor of Precision Pest Ecology for field and forage cropsBrian Luck, Associate Professor, Machinery and Precision Agriculture Extension SpecialistMatt Ruark, Professor and Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Extension Specialist |
1:30 pm | Innovative Markets for Climate-Smart Practices. Jeffrey Hadachek, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Ag and Applied Economics Weed and cover crop management in corn and soybean: lessons from a drought year. Rodrigo Werle, Associate Professor and Cropping Systems Weed Scientist Extension Specialist Update on tillage and surface residue management for corn. Francisco Arriaga, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Soil Science |
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.