As Wisconsin farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is launching another year of Badger Crop Connect webinars, a twice-monthly series providing timely, data-driven insights for the state’s corn, soybean, small grain, and forage farmers and industries.
The 2026 installment kicks off on Thursday, April 9, at 12:30 p.m. featuring two UW–Madison experts. Dr. Paul Mitchell, UW–Madison professor of agricultural and applied economics, will provide a spring 2026 economic outlook, addressing shifting market trends, input costs, and financial risk management. Joining him is Josh Bendorf, UW–Madison Extension climate outreach specialist, who will present a spring weather outlook to help producers navigate planting decisions through early-season forecasts and winter trends.
Following the April 9 opener, webinars will continue every second and fourth Thursday of each month, April through October at 12:30 p.m. Each session offers participants the opportunity to earn free Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) continuing education units (CEUs).
Registration is free but required. To register for the series, sign up for email reminders, or watch prior webinar recordings, visit go.wisc.edu/BadgerCropConnect.