Extension Richland County

05/21/2026

Alfalfa weevil season is starting in Wisconsin. This video shares early 2026 scouting updates from the Arlington Research Station, including what alfalfa weevil larvae look like, where they are being found, and how to assess damage. Learn the key treatment threshold, why sweep nets alone are not enough, and when early cutting is the best management option.

Resources Mentioned:
Managing Alfalfa Weevil in Wisconsin Alfalfa Fields: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/articles/managing-alfalfa-weevil-in-wisconsin-alfalfa-fields/
DATCP Trapping Network Page: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/TrapNetworks.aspx
Insect Pest Text Alert Service: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/pest-management/insect-pest-alerts/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDWF4xR28zw

Alfalfa weevil season is starting in Wisconsin. This video shares early 2026 scouting updates from the Arlington Research Station, including what alfalfa wee...

05/21/2026

Are you seeing a surge of moths in your area? UW–Madison Extension Field Crops Entomology Specialist Emily Bick provides an essential update on the true armyworm flight patterns currently hitting Wisconsin.

While moth counts are high, the timing of this first flight means the first generation likely won't be an issue for your corn—but the second generation is a different story. Watch this video to learn when to scout and why timing your management is the only way to protect your yield.

Resources Mentioned:
Managing True Armyworm in Wisconsin Corn and Small Grain Fields: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/articles/managing-true-armyworm-in-wisconsin-corn-and-small-grain-fields/
DATCP Trapping Network Page: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/TrapNetworks.aspx
Insect Pest Text Alert Service: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/pest-management/insect-pest-alerts/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8vIoGwWOOs

Are you seeing a surge of moths in your area? UW–Madison Extension Field Crops Entomology Specialist Emily Bick provides an essential update on the true army...

05/18/2026

Sheep and goat producers seeking practical tools to improve herd and flock health are invited to attend Parasite Patrol Plus FAMACHA, a hands-on educational workshop hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension on June 2, 2026, from 12:30–4:30 p.m. at the G**s Mills Community Center, 16381 WI-131, G**s Mills, WI.

Topics for this event include:
Understanding Parasite Life Cycle: Participants will learn how internal parasites develop and spread, providing the foundation for effective prevention.

Management Strategies for Parasite Control: Educators will discuss grazing management, targeted selective treatment, and other best practices for reducing parasite pressure.

F***l Egg Count (FEC) Training: Attendees will discover how to use f***l egg counts as a herd health tool. Participants are encouraged to bring a f***l sample from their flock or herd for on-site examination.

FAMACHA Certification: Extension staff will provide official FAMACHA training. Participants will complete the educational session and demonstrate proper techniques to earn certification.

Registration for the event is $30 without the FAMACHA training and $60 with the FAMACHA training. All participants have the option to take home McMaster slide for at-home f***l egg counts.

For more information, including the complete agenda, fees, and registration form, visit https://go.wisc.edu/wtj7ki to register. Contact Beth McIlquham at [email protected] or 608-632-0599 with any questions."

https://richland.extension.wisc.edu/2026/05/18/parasite-patrol-plus-famacha/

04/14/2026

📍 Join us at a location near you!
Healthcare in the Digital Age workshops are coming to communities across Wisconsin:
✔️ Green Bay: April 22
✔️ Rhinelander: April 23
✔️ Dodgeville: May 6
✔️ Rice Lake: May 19
✔️ Milwaukee: June 2
Choose the location & date that works best for you and be part of the conversation on improving healthcare access through broadband.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu/healthcar.../

📍 Join us at a location near you!

Healthcare in the Digital Age workshops are coming to communities across Wisconsin:

✔️ Green Bay: April 22
✔️ Rhinelander: April 23
✔️ Dodgeville: May 6
✔️ Rice Lake: May 19
✔️ Milwaukee: June 2

Choose the location & date that works best for you and be part of the conversation on improving healthcare access through broadband.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu/healthcareworkshops/

04/09/2026

Register for the 2026 Badger Crop Connect webinar series to get free, real-time management updates for Wisconsin corn, soybean, small grain, and forage crops from UW–Madison experts.

Webinars are held at 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from April through October.

To register for the series, sign up for email reminders, or watch prior webinar recordings, visit go.wisc.edu/BadgerCropConnect

https://richland.extension.wisc.edu/2026/04/09/badger-crop-connect-webinar-series-returns/

03/31/2026

Our Office has officially completed the move to our new location in Richland Center, WI. We are now in the Richland County Community Services Building. Across the street from the Courthouse and from State Farm Insurance.

Our address has changed but our phone number remains the same. 🙂

03/17/2026

Camelina Conversation, March 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Winter camelina is a new cover crop for Wisconsin. A brassica with winter-hardiness similar to cereal rye, winter camelina is an exciting opportunity for Wisconsin farmers looking to diversify their cover cropping program with potentials for cash cropping.

Club 60 Supper Club, W2164 WI-60 Trunk, Columbus, WI 53925
Hot lunch $10, payment can be made in person, cash or check

Please register: https://go.wisc.edu/p7s31m

https://richland.extension.wisc.edu/2026/03/17/camelina-conversation-march-19-2026/

03/06/2026

Due to our office moving, please bear with us for any interruptions in service or delays in responses to inquiries.

We will be relocating to the Richland County Community Services Building in Richland Center, WI.

02/25/2026

Feb. 26 - Join Extension’s Crops and Soils Program Thurs., Feb. 26 for the final forage cover crops webinar of the 2026 Focus on Forage series!

Featured this week are Dr. Lisa Kissing-Kucek (USDA-ARS Dairy Forage Research Center), Dan Marzu (UW–Madison Extension), and Bill Powel-Smith (LandCares).

They will discuss forage cover crop topics including cover crop species and varieties for forage and grain systems, Wisconsin cover crop forage quality data, and using forage cover crops in dairy cow diets.

Learn more and register: go.wisc.edu/FocusOnForage

02/23/2026

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