Farm Management News

• Preliminary Wisconsin Custom Rates for the 2025 Planting Season
  April 18, 2025
  The 2025 Wisconsin planting season has begun, and the UW Madison Division of Extension is pleased to share preliminary results from the 2025 Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey. This initial release includes rates for tillage and field preparation, crop planting operations, and application of fertilizers and chemicals. Full results for all field operations and updates to […]
• Extension Farm Management in the News: March 2025
  April 3, 2025
  Extension Farm Management specialists and educators across Wisconsin are regularly featured by local and national news outlets to share expertise on a wide range of topics. With a shared commitment for research-based, culturally responsive educational programs, information, and tools to inform farm business management decisions, Extension provides invaluable guidance to a wide range of agricultural […]
• 2025 Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey launches for Wisconsin farmers and operators
  March 31, 2025
  Hiring custom operations is an important part of farming, but determining fair rates to charge can be challenging. Extension is conducting this survey to measure typical custom rates for Wisconsin farmers.
• USDA Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) intends to mitigate impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices
  March 25, 2025
• Thinking about Farm Succession? Join this free webinar on April 16
  March 20, 2025
  This introductory farm succession webinar will be held Wednesday, April 16, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Agriculture Updates

• Resource for the Ag Community: The Wisconsin Ag Climate Outlook
  January 27, 2025
  During the 2025 growing season, members of the agriculture community in Wisconsin will once again have access to a weekly climate outlook. The Wisconsin Ag Climate Outlook (WACO) includes things like historical and current weather patterns, soil moisture, precipitation, and crop progress. Combining data from national and local sources, including the National Weather Service, regional […]
• What’s next for the family farm: Resources help when making decisions
  February 25, 2024
  Christine Bender remembers the moment 10 years ago when she told her parents she wanted to come back and farm long-term. “My mom started to cry because she was so happy,” Bender said. In the decade since Bender and her family created a succession plan, they’ve had many discussions about working together. Now she serves […]
• New opportunities for farmers to advance on their conservation agriculture journeys
  January 8, 2024
  This month presents two unique opportunities for farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South to advance their efforts to improve soil health and water quality, while protecting their profitability.
• Association of County Agricultural Agents Honors 2023 Award Recipients
  May 9, 2023
  The Wisconsin Association of County Agricultural Agents (WACAA) recently recognized several members during its annual awards and recognition program. An affiliate of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), WACAA is a professional organization for county, area, and state Extension professionals to encourage excellence and professionalism in their work.
• Innovation Awards Reinforce Community Connections through Extension Research and Outreach
  April 24, 2023
  Extension awarded grant funding to seven projects that bring innovation to the division’s outreach mission. Extension annually solicits proposals for new projects around engagement and research. Innovation is a core part of Extension’s programming, which ensures that the division is addressing emerging issues in Wisconsin’s communities.